Author: Himalaya Post

Kathmandu – NMB Bank has been honored with the STP (Straight Through Processing) Award 2025 by Commerzbank AG, Germany, recognizing its excellence in delivering high-quality and efficient international payments and financial institution transfers. The STP Award is a globally respected benchmark, presented to a select group of banks that demonstrate exceptional capability in processing cross-border transactions seamlessly without manual intervention. This achievement highlights NMB Bank’s strong focus on operational precision, advanced technology, and efficient automated systems. Speaking on the recognition, CEO Govind Ghimire stated: “This award reflects our continuous efforts to simplify international banking for our customers. By maintaining...

Kathmandu – ICT Foundation Nepal (IFN), in collaboration with Google LLC and Mero Job Limited, has opened applications for the ‘Google Career Certificates Scholarship Program 2026.’ The program has been launched targeting Nepali learners who want to enhance their skills in information technology and other technology-related fields. Under the program, 500 fully funded scholarship seats will be available for eligible candidates across Nepal. The organizers have stated that prior experience is not mandatory to participate in the program. Implemented as an official NPO partner under the Merojob-Google Career Certificates Scholarship Program 2026, this initiative will provide participants access to...

Kathmandu – Catch Spices, one of the popular brands of Dharampal Satyapal Group (DS Group), a leading FMCG conglomerate and a multi-business corporation, announced its strategic plans to strengthen its presence across Retail and the HoReCa (Hotels, Restaurants, and Catering) segment in Nepal. The announcement was made at the 11th edition of GAI Food & Beverage and Hospitality 2026, where the brand is participating as the Diamond Sponsor from 22nd – 25th April 2026, at Bhrikutimandap, Kathmandu. This move marks the next phase of growth for Catch Spices in Nepal. It is focused on expanding distribution reach, deepening market...

Kathmandu – Changan Group has announced a sweeping new growth strategy that aims to put it among the world’s top ten car companies and reach RMB 600 billion in revenue by 2030. The plan, called the “1+4+4+5” framework, was unveiled at the company’s Global Strategy Launch and Global Partner Conference in Chongqing on April 21, 2026, in front of around 700 guests from across the industry. At the heart of the strategy is one clear goal: to build a world-class automaker with strong technology developed in-house. To get there, Changan will focus on four main business areas, vehicles, components,...

Kathmandu – ICRA Nepal Limited has upgraded the credit ratings of MAW Hire Purchase Private Limited (MHPL), reflecting improved financial performance and stronger asset quality. The company’s long-term loan rating has been raised to LBBB- from LBB+, while its short-term rating has improved to A3 from A4+. The rating action highlights MHPL’s steady progress in strengthening its overall credit profile. The company has shown notable improvement in asset quality, supported by better recovery mechanisms and the use of technology-driven controls, particularly in its growing mobile phone financing segment. MHPL continues to maintain healthy profitability levels. Its net interest margins...