Nepal News News Nepal » Economy: Nepal’s Economy Has Few Ways to Absorb the Cost of Flood Damage
The country’s government estimates that the recent catastrophic floods caused $5 billion in damage. That’s one-tenth of Nepal’s entire economy.
News Nepal » Economy: Exclusive-Nepal's flood damage may cost up to a tenth of economy to rebuild
By Saurabh Sharma Aug 29 (Reuters) - Nepal may need $4 billion to $5 billion to rebuild after this week's devastating floods, Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle told Reuters on Saturday, a bill equal to ...
News Nepal » Economy: Nepal endured months of political upheaval. Devastating floods are now testing its new government
The flash floods two weeks ago swallowed settlements in Nepal, damaged hydropower projects and left thousands of homes in need of rebuilding.
News Nepal » Economy: Nepal’s Floods Upset Its China-India Balancing Act
Trade infrastructure was swept away. Nepal’s trade with China, which was already limited, will be further restricted after the August 26 floods.
News Nepal » Economy: Nepal economy shifts away from farming
From high school, Nepali students memorise that Nepal is an ‘agricultural country’, and that 80% of the population is engaged in farming. While it is true that most Nepalis are still dependent on ...
News Nepal » Economy: Nepal’s flood survivors face economic ruin as migration beckons
With homes and savings washed away, survivors of last month's devastating floods in Nepal are seeking work abroad Taradevi Tamang's village exists on official maps, but on the ground, it looks as ...
News Nepal » Economy: A Himalayan Flood Brings Economic Collapse to Nepal’s Border Region
The complete destruction of the Gyirong Port border complex is especially serious. The port was Nepal’s primary trade and tourism gateway with China. At the moment, Nepal has no fully functional ...
News Nepal » Economy: Gen-Z Key In Scaling Up India-Nepal Economic Ties: Industry Leaders To NDTV
Kamlesh Agarwal, the President of the Nepal Chamber of Commerce, called India and Nepal “complementary economies” who can create an “integrated” ecosystem.
News Nepal » Economy: Nepal’s New Leader Faces Restive Gen Z, Rising Economic Expectations
This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Nepal, long associated with Mount Everest, experienced a profound political transformation ...
News Nepal » Economy: Steering Nepal’s Economy Amid Global Challenges
WASHINGTON DC, Jan 22 2026 (IPS) - Nepal has a unique opportunity for transformation. The recent youth-led protests underscored aspirations for greater transparency, governance and a more equal ...
News Nepal » Economy: Nepal’s yak economy
When Nepal decided to mark the annual National Yak Day on 20 April 2025, it celebrated an animal that has been the backstay of mountain livelihoods for centuries. The sure-footed yak is more than just ...
News Nepal » Economy: Nepal’s flood damage may cost up to a 10th of the economy to rebuild
The flood levelled towns in the border area, sweeping away bridges and roads and damaging major hydropower stations ...