BUSINESS

The demand for powerful computers in Nepal is spiking as customers look to use such devices for work and gaming.Gaming laptops are in high demand as these laptops can be used for professional work such as animation, CAD and graphic design. And once work is over, one can unwind by playing the latest games at high settings. Domestic computer…

Nepalis spent a whopping Rs 48 billion on foreign holidays in the first half of Fiscal Year 2018/19. Data compiled by Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) shows outbound Nepali holidaymaker spent Rs 47.99 billion in the first six months of FY 2018/19 -- a rise of 30 percent compared to spending figures in the same period of FY2017/18. Such spending was Rs…

Smart Telecom has expanded its services to 45 districts across the country.The company’s services are now available in leading cities such as Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, Kavre, Pokhara, Nepalgunj, Birgunj and Biratnagar.Smart Telecom is offering 4G service in 19 districts and 2G service in 26 districts, says a statement issued by…

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd, a part of Mahindra Group, is organizing an auto show named 'Mahindra Udaya 2019 Festival' at Bhrikuti Mandap Exhibition Hall on February 22-24.The event, which will showcase full range of global mobility solutions, is a first of a kind lifestyle auto show organized by the Mahindra Group, a statement…

The government has said it will allot shares worth Rs 102.28 billion to the public to raise funds for constructing hydropower projects with total installed capacity of 3,479 megawatts. The Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation stated that it planned to build 19 hydropower projects under its flagship programme — Nepal’s Water,…

The year 2019 has begun with a very encouraging growth trend in tourist arrivals to Nepal.According to Nepal Tourism Board, 77,300 international visitors came by air and 14,493 came overland to Nepal in January. In aggregate, a total of 91,793 visitors came to the country, a cumulative increase of 25.4 per cent over the same month last…

Japan’s civil aviation agency will conduct safety checks of Nepal Airlines Corporation before allowing it to resume service to Kansai International Airport, Osaka, forcing the national flag carrier to postpone the inauguration from February to March-end.The Japan Civil Aviation Bureau will conduct safety checks before granting landing…

The civil aviation regulator has allowed Shree Airlines to operate international chartered flights of up to three hours, enabling the private airline company to fly to destinations such as India and Bangladesh.The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) this week allowed Shree Airlines to use three of its four aircraft — two 50-seater…

Agni Moto Inc has brought Valentine's Day offer for its customer this year as well, with special discounts on Mahindra two-wheelers.According to a press statement issued on Wednesday, the company is providing a discount of Rs 8,000 on each purchase of Mahindra bike or scooter.As the hype of Valentine's Day is increasing each year among…

The 5th edition of Nepal Buildcon International Expo is set to kick off on Friday at Bhrikuti Mandap, Kathmandu with over 150 multinational companies showcasing more than 300 brands and products from across the globe.The three-day expo organised by Media Space Solutions in collaboration with Futurex Trade Fair and Events (India)—one of the…