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Budget 2026/27

What is budget, and how is it formed?

Every mid-Ashar, Nepal's fiscal year ends and a new fiscal year begins. Before the start of the new year, the government announces the budget for the coming year. For everyone from the private sector to the general public, the budget is the most important basis for planning for the future.

Economy

Let there be more international students in Nepal

In this second episode, we talk with Prof. Uddhab Pyakurel, Kathmandu University School of Arts, who emphasises that Nepal’s government must prioritise international students — for instance — simplify the visa process and fees for them and extend adequate support to universities, and budgetary support to extend scholarship opportunities to international students.

Society

For balanced international relations, the house has to be in order first

This episode with Gaurab Shumsher Thapa touched upon the foundational understanding of the broader themes of international relations, the history of Nepal's IR, the essence of soft power, national interest, and the principle of Panchsheel.

The idea dates back to a few years ago, mainly to attract foreign investors

Finance  Karan Poudel

Where do women stand in top echelons of the industry where they share a substantial presence in the workforce

Finance  Ayusha Chalise

In conversation with Dori Nguyen, Managing Partner of Utopia Kathmandu, on urban tech, startups, and building future-facing cities

Interview  Aakriti Maya Aryal

The country’s current economic situation looks concerning but not yet dire. But the economy may go south if the present complacency persists.

Economy  Karan Poudel

Making MSMEs resilient enough to survive any crisis means first tackling challenges they face

Business  the_farsight

The central bank’s autonomy is underscored only when its governor cannot be easily sacked

Economy  Karan Poudel

To build a sustainable transport system, Nepal shouldn't shy away from making large public investments and must pave the way for private sector engagement and …

Economy  Karan Poudel

There’s plenty of talk about banking liquidity and credit crunch – headlining on a regular basis. What does the financial jargon mean and can result …

Finance  Prabodh Sharma

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