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Informal cross-border trade balloons: Report

Small informal trade is dominated by a small group of traders forming an oligopoly, while large-scale informal trade is controlled by mafia-style syndicates with political backing, says a SAWTEE report. ....

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Nepal awaits revival of key US trade preference scheme

The generalised system of preferences expired in 2021. However, Nepali exports to US continue to claim benefits. ....

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Chinese eye Nepali orthodox tea

Until mid-March, the export of orthodox tea to China jumped 88.31 percent. Insiders say the opening of Chinese market to Nepali tea is significant. ....

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Nepal faces inflation risk from Red Sea disruption

The country is heavily reliant on imports from India, which is already experiencing soaring shipping expenses. ....

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Weeks after auto-renewal of trade treaty with India, Nepal wants revision

The bilateral trade treaty was automatically renewed in November without addressing several of Nepal’s concerns. ....

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