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  • Published on Apr 11, 2026

    WB estimates Nepal’s growth rate to remain at 2.3 percent this FY

    KATHMANDU, April 10: The World Bank (WB) has projected Nepal’s economic growth rate to moderate at 2.3 percent in the current fiscal year (FY), down from 4.6 percent of the last FY.  The WB estimates slow growth of Nepal’s economy at a time when the …

    Source: República - Indeterminate
  • Published on Apr 11, 2026

    ADB projects Nepal’s economic growth at 2.7 percen...

    KATHMANDU, April 10: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has projected Nepal’s economic growth at 2.7 percent for the current fiscal year. According to the ADB, irregular rainfall, the Gen Z movement, and the impact of the Gulf conflict are expected to affect …

    Source: República - Indeterminate
  • Published on Apr 5, 2026

    Nepal accepts $90 million loan from World Bank and Asian Development Bank

    The government of Nepal has decided to accept a concessional loan of $90 million (Rs 13.32 arba) from the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The decision was made in a cabinet meeting on April 05, 2026. The loan is to be utilized for various …

    Source: NepaliTelecom - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 10, 2026

    Nepal growth outlook dims as global lenders cut projections below 3 percent

    Nepal's economy has come under intense strain from a series of overlapping shocks that began with a drought in the Tarai during the peak paddy transplantation season in July last year and deepened through political unrest, natural disasters, and …

    Source: The Kathmandu Post - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 10, 2026

    Nepal’s Growth Projected to 2.3 percent in FY26 Amid Middle East Conflict and Lingering Effects of Domestic Disruptions

    Growth in Nepal is projected to slow to 2.3% in FY26 from 4.6% in FY25, reflecting the impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the lingering effects of the September 2025 unrest, according to the World Bank’s latest economic update. Looking …

    Source: New Spotlight Nepal - Indeterminate
  • Published on Apr 5, 2026

    Govt approves $185 million loan from World Bank and Asian Development Bank

    KATHMANDU, April 5: The government has approved foreign loans totaling $185 million (around Rs 27.5 billion) to strengthen the country’s digital infrastructure and support sustainable development. A cabinet meeting on Monday endorsed the proposal to secure …

    Source: República - Indeterminate
  • Published on Apr 10, 2026

    Nepal’s Energy Paradox: From Access to an Electricity-Led Economy

    Nepal has solved its power shortage problem, but it has not yet solved its energy problem. The end of load-shedding, expansion of hydropower, and nearuniversal electricity access represent one of the most significant infrastructure transformations in the …

    Source: New Spotlight Nepal - Indeterminate
  • Published on Apr 9, 2026

    Nepal approves loan

    The cabinet approved $185M in foreign loans for the Digital Nepal Transformation project, which aims to modernise government services. Of this, $50 million comes from the World Bank and $40 million from the ADB to modernise digital government services. An …

    Source: Nepali Times - Center-left
  • Published on Apr 9, 2026

    Nepal's GDP Growth To Slow To 2.3 Pc In FY 202526 As Fallout Of West Asia Conflict

    (MENAFN- IANS) Kathmandu, April 8 (IANS) Nepal's economic growth is projected to slow significantly in the current fiscal year 2025–26, weighed down by the over-a-month-long US-Iran war and the lingering effects of the Gen Z movement in September last …

    Source: MENAFN - Indeterminate
  • Published on Apr 7, 2026

    Debt or development? Nepal's $185 million loan decision sparks political backlash

    KATHMANDU, April 7: The Balen Shah-led government has drawn criticism for its recent decision to accept foreign loans totaling US $185 million (approximately Rs 27.5 billion) from two major multilateral lending institutions. A cabinet meeting held on …

    Source: República - Indeterminate
  • Published on Apr 16, 2026

    Pakistan Keeps Pushing for Peace

    Welcome to Foreign Policy’s South Asia Brief. The highlights this week: Pakistan remains at the center of U.S.-Iran mediation, 9 million people are struck from voter rolls shortly before elections in West Bengal, and India’s finance minister skips the …

    Source: Foreign Policy - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 7, 2026

    Women farmers: The heartbeat of Nepal’s food systems

    As the world marks the International Year of Women Farmers, I find myself reflecting on Nepal, where women farmers truly hold our food systems together. They feed families, protect fragile ecosystems and sustain the national economy. Yet too often, their …

    Source: The Kathmandu Post - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 4, 2026

    Nepal’s new dawn: RSP’s mandate for change

    The newly elected government in Nepal convened its first parliamentary session on April 2. The lawmakers elected in March represent the most significant realignment in Nepal's post-1990 democratic history with the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), …

    Source: Hindustan Times - Indeterminate
  • Published on Apr 5, 2026

    Nepal Government Approves $185 Million in Concessional Loans for Development Projects

    Kathmandu. The government has accepted a loan facility worth approximately 28 billion rupees. The Cabinet meeting decided to accept this concessional loan assistance for two specific projects. Based on the proposal from the Ministry of Finance, the …

    Source: Ratopati - Indeterminate
  • Published on Apr 5, 2026

    Iran war and soaring fuel prices hit travel and tourism in Nepal hard

    Yogendra Shakya, a prominent hotel entrepreneur, had to abruptly cancel a mid-April family trip to Hong Kong. The reason was simple: airfares had become prohibitively expensive. “The airfare is so high. It terrorises everyone,” said Shakya, chairman of Ace …

    Source: The Kathmandu Post - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 24, 2026

    World Bank approves Rs 12.5 billion loan for Greater Lumbini Project

    File The World Bank has approved a loan of 85 million US dollars (around Rs 12.5 billion) for the implementation of the Greater Lumbini Area Development Project. The decision was made during a board meeting held on March 13 in Washington, DC, for a project …

    Source: OnlineKhabar - Center-left
  • Published on Apr 3, 2026

    Why disasters in Nepal are not natural

    Each monsoon season, Nepal faces recurring severe impacts from natural hazards. Landslides in hilly regions and river overflows destroy roads, settlements, and livelihoods, displacing thousands of families every year. These occurrences are typically …

    Source: The Annapurna Express - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 4, 2026

    Meet Nepal PM’s Cabinet: Inexperienced, yet committed to delivering on promises

    Balen Shah chose to speak very few words during the run-up to the first elections after the GenZ protests, but his party Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) swept the poll with nearly two third majority in Parliament.His name, his style and his silence – …

    Source: The Indian Express - Center-left
  • Published on Apr 15, 2026

    The government has turned its back on pandemic prevention

    Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …

    Source: The Independent - Center-left

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  • Published on April 18, 2026 - 02:42 GMT

    Turkic Investment Fund Enters World Bank's RAMP Network

    (MENAFN) The Turkic Investment Fund — the first multilateral financial institution founded collectively by Turkic nations — has secured membership in the World Bank Treasury's Reserve Advisory and Management Partnership (RAMP) network, the fund …

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  • Published on April 16, 2026 - 05:21 GMT

    Turkey Secures Financing for Major Istanbul Rail Link from World Bank

    (MENAFN) Türkiye has signed a financing agreement worth €1.67 billion ($1.9 billion) with the World Bank to support the Istanbul North Rail Crossing (INRAIL) project, which aims to improve intercontinental trade connectivity through a major transport …

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  • Published on April 18, 2026 - 03:28 GMT

    Nigeria's Annual Inflation Climbs Unexpectedly in March

    (MENAFN) Nigeria's annual inflation rate climbed unexpectedly in March, as rising energy costs tied to the Middle East conflict piled fresh pressure on Africa's largest economy, official figures revealed Wednesday. The National Bureau of Statistics …

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  • Published on April 18, 2026 - 03:02 GMT

    Cotton Prices Soar 20 Percent Amid Mideast Crisis

    (MENAFN) Global cotton markets have been thrown into turmoil since the United States and Israel launched a joint military offensive against Iran on Feb. 28, sending prices soaring nearly 20% and shattering a two-year downward trend — even as the broader …

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  • Published on April 18, 2026 - 02:55 GMT

    IMF Lifts Algeria’s Economic Growth Outlook to 3.8 Percent

    (MENAFN) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lifted its economic growth projection for Algeria to 3.8 percent in 2026, signaling stronger-than-expected performance despite mounting geopolitical pressures worldwide, a news agency reported. According …

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  • Published on April 18, 2026 - 02:45 GMT

    IMF's Chief Warns Rushed Rate Hikes Choking Global Growth

    (MENAFN) International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva cautioned Wednesday that central banks risk choking off global growth if they move too hastily to raise interest rates in response to the economic shockwaves emanating from …

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  • Published on April 14, 2026 - 02:01 GMT

    IEA, IMF, World Bank Raise Concerns Over Prolonged Fuel, Food Crisis

    (MENAFN) Three of the world's most powerful economic institutions sounded a stark alarm Monday, cautioning that energy and fertilizer prices may stay painfully elevated long after shipping through the Strait of Hormuz resumes — with the heaviest burden …

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  • Published on April 13, 2026 - 07:50 GMT

    IMF, World Bank Host Spring Meetings Amid Mideast Crisis

    (MENAFN) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank (WB) have opened their Spring Meetings in Washington this week, with finance ministers and central bank governors from across the globe convening Monday through Saturday against the backdrop …

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