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Nepal government has set a target of achieving a 7 percent economic growth rate for the upcoming fiscal year

The government has announced that it will enable Nepal Aushadhi Limited to produce 25 types of medicines in Nepal that are currently distributed free of charge.

The government has announced that it will allow the private sector to trade electricity in the international market.

Nepal government has announced that it will implement the long-term “Vision Kathmandu–2040” plan. Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle said that projects such as underpasses, overpasses, underground electric wiring, and open-space development would be carried out.

The government has stated that it will implement an automated system within three months to attract investment.

The government has announced a mission-mode approach to speed up infrastructure development, as outlined in its policy and programme. Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle said the government will introduce a sunset law as part of its reform plan.

Nepal Budget: Government has reduced the customs duty structure from 11 tiers to 7 tiers, while lowering customs rates on industrial raw materials by one tier. Customs duties have been reduced on 273 items, and excise duties on 360 items have been abolished .

Nepal government has carried out a comprehensive review of tax rates. The personal income tax exemption threshold has been doubled to 1 million

U.S. Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Sarah B. Rogers will visit India and Nepal as part of an official tour of South and Central Asia scheduled from May 27 to June 10, 2026, the U.S. Department of State announced.

“Public Information Officer at Birgunj Customs Office, Udaya Singh Bishta, said that goods worth Rs 83.25 billion were exported during the corresponding period in the last fiscal year” #Birgunj #goods #AMN theannapurnaexpress.com/story/64670/

“The  budget would focus on promoting good governance and economic revitalization” #budget #SwarnimWagle #AMN theannapurnaexpress.com/story/64668/

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“For many young people, Balen’s rise represents frustration toward traditional party leadership and a desire for change from the previous ways” Writes- Suyogya KC #RepublicDay #AMN theannapurnaexpress.com/story/64666/

“According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the precious yellow metal is being traded at Rs 290, 600 per tola today” #gold #silver #AMN theannapurnaexpress.com/story/64664/

“This day is marked on May 29 every year to commemorate the first ascent to Mt Sagarmatha by New Zealand's Edmund Hilary and Nepal's Tenzing Norge Sherpa” #SagarmathaDay #AMN theannapurnaexpress.com/story/64663/

“A contingent of the Nepal Army presented a guard of honour to the Head of the State in the ceremony” #RamChandraPaudel #RepublicDay #AMN theannapurnaexpress.com/story/64658/

“The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Thursday it will bar drones over FIFA World Cup 2026 matches and related fan events across the U.S., to fortify security” #drones #WorldCup #AMN theannapurnaexpress.com/story/64662/

“Egypt began their World Cup preparations with a 1-0 home win over Russia on Thursday but talisman Mohamed Salah was rested for the friendly clash in Cairo” #Egypt #Russia #AMN theannapurnaexpress.com/story/64661/

“Iranian FA chief Mehdi Taj said on Thursday he was unaware of any plans to bring striker Sardar Azmoun into Iran's World Cup squad despite an appeal for his recall from a vice president of the Islamic Republic” #Iran #WorldCup #AMN theannapurnaexpress.com/story/64660/

“Argentina named their 26-man squad for the World Cup on Thursday, with Lionel Messi set to lead the defending champions at the tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada” #LionelMessi #Argentina #WorldCup #AMN theannapurnaexpress.com/story/64659/