Adhering to constitutional provisions, the government is set to unveil the budget for the Fiscal Year 2025/26 by the end of May (Jestha 15). The government’s Policies and Programmes, presented by President Ram Chandra Poudel on May 2, have indicated a proactive approach and a commitment to efficient resource allocation to invigorate the economy starting …
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Raj Goodman Anand, the visionary Founder and CEO of AI consultancy AI First Mindset and B2B content marketing agency Goodman Lantern, distinguishes himself by leading a team where 70% are women. Goodman Lantern collaborates with innovative clients spanning five continents. Anand’s profound understanding of artificial intelligence stems from his engineering background and further rigorous study …
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Chirag Sharma, Managing Director of Burly Home Appliances, India’s leading Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) founded in 2018, recently oversaw the Nepal launch of their new line of 17 air coolers. The launch event was held on March 17, 2025, at Vivanta Kathmandu. Burly has partnered with CG Electronics as their exclusive distributor in Nepal. The …
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Deepak Raj Joshi serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), a collaborative initiative between the government and the private sector dedicated to tourism promotion. Under his leadership, the NTB has been actively engaged in positioning Nepal as a compelling investment opportunity through forward-thinking promotional and marketing strategies, adapting to the …
What additional benefits are the C-suites availing? Lucrative salaries and perks associated with certain professions often become the talk of the town. In publicly listed companies, this information is transparent and published in their annual reports. Salaries and incentives for government employees are also publicly known. However, in privately owned corporates and industries, these matters …
Nepal’s insurance sector has experienced substantial consolidation in recent years, prompted by the increased paid-up capital requirements for insurance companies. The Nepal Insurance Authority (NIA) – the regulator of the insurance sector – has raised the paid-up capital of insurance companies tenfold since 2017 in two phases, leading insurance companies to pursue mergers to meet …
Speak without Fear #3 The thought of standing before an audience and delivering a speech once sent shivers down my spine. I was an introvert, my mind often racing with self-doubt and fear of judgement. My inabilities to communicate effectively or express my thoughts clearly were a persistent hurdle in my personal and professional growth. …
Samikshya Rana is the Human Resource Head at IME Pay. She has been in the HR profession for over a decade. She began her career in recruitment and gradually transitioned into broader HR functions, gaining invaluable experience and a deep understanding of workplace culture, employee engagement and talent development. In a conversation with the HRM …
After assuming office as the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump announced a private sector investment of up to $500 billion to develop artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, aiming to outpace global competitors in this business-critical technology. Within a week of President Trump’s announcement, the Chinese AI bot DeepSeek delivered a major surprise to …
I began my career at Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) as an assistant in 1986. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to pursue higher education (Chartered Accountancy) in Chennai, India. Upon completing my studies, I returned to NRB. My tenure at the central bank spanned various departments, including the Non-Banking Supervision Department (now known as …
