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Corruption has been deterring investments in Nepal

Hikmat Bahadur Thapa serves as an advisor to the Non-Resident Nepali Association-International Coordination Council (NRNA-ICC). Involved in the NRNA movement since its inception, he was instrumental in connecting NRNs in Africa to the broader Nepali Diaspora Network, having previously served as the treasurer of NRNA-ICC. Originally from the Kailali district of Sudurpashchim, Nepal, he was …

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NBI has been promoting values in business practices but facing challenges from government-business collusions

Kush Kumar Joshi is currently serving his third consecutive term as the President of the National Business Initiative (NBI), an organisation dedicated to promoting ethical and responsible business practices in Nepal. Under his leadership, the NBI has been instrumental in peacebuilding efforts, election funding reforms, disaster risk reduction and management, and the advancement of modern …

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Gen Z must learn how to effectively engage in politics, support youth representatives in getting elected, & involve themselves in political innovation

Mahabir Pun is the Minister for Education, Science and Technology in the incumbent interim government. He is an innovator, researcher, teacher, social entrepreneur, and author. Pun is well-known for his pioneering work in installing wireless technologies in Nepal’s rugged mountain villages, a contribution for which he was honoured with the Ramon Magsaysay Award. Born in …

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This is the most convenient time for borrowers in terms of cost of fund and accessibility of fund in the banking history of Nepal

Govinda Gurung is the Chief Executive Officer of Agricultural Development Bank Ltd. He is a seasoned banker with over 28 years of experience in the commercial banking sector, both in Nepal and internationally. He holds an MBA from Nepal Commerce Campus, Tribhuvan University. His banking career started in 1996 as a Management Trainee at Himalayan …

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Our motto is to strengthen our business for generations to come

Laxman Neupane is the Chairperson of the Siddhartha Business Group of Hospitality. Having entered entrepreneurship in the late 1990s, he has since built the Siddhartha Business Group of Hospitality into an empire encompassing 33 enterprises. Currently, the group has a total of 26 establishments, which include hotels, restaurants, and banquet services. Beyond hospitality, the group …

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I will give KIOCH everything I possibly can

A prominent figure in both public health and medicine, Dr. Bhagawan Koirala has dedicated over three decades to building public institutions and performing as a highly respected cardiac surgeon. Dr. Koirala’s passion for institutional development and healthcare standardisation has established him as a ‘change maker’. He has reformed Nepal’s health system, notably by introducing a …

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Monetary Policy has just deferred the problems, bankers and borrowers should make efforts to find a lasting solution

Manoj Gyawali is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Nabil Bank. He was appointed CEO on March 26 of this year, after serving as the acting CEO. Gyawali began his journey at Nabil Bank as Deputy General Manager (DGM) in August 2020, and was later promoted to General Manager and Deputy CEO. Known for his …

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The budget prioritises allocations based on private sector feedback, which is a positive development

Kamlesh Kumar Agrawal, the President of Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC), leads a pioneering business organisation established after the advent of democracy in the country. Since its inception in 1951, the NCC has been dedicated to expanding the chamber movement within Nepal. NCC consistently acts as a bridge between the government and private sector, collaborating …

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Nepal Telecom is fully open to collaborations with private operators for tower co-location, fibre leasing, and shared backhaul infrastructure

Sangita Pahadee (Aryal) is the Managing Director of Nepal Telecom, the country’s first and largest telecommunication service provider. Her journey with the organisation began on February 22, 1995, as a junior employee in the Transmission Department, making her one of the few women leaders at the helm of a major organisation. An engineer by training, …

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We’ve made a huge investment in infrastructure, people & processes in last one decade to improve the quality of products

Ramesh Krishnan, engineer by qualification, embarked on his professional journey four decades ago with Lucas TVS (A TVS Group company) based in erstwhile Madras-an automobile hub of India. Following a nine-year tenure there, he transitioned to Unilever in 1994, marking a significant shift in his career towards the food and beverage industry. Ramesh subsequently held …

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