Author: Himalaya Post

– Dr. Top Lal Panthi (PhD) (Consultant: Corporate Social Responsibility) This week became more memorable in Nepal as the government suddenly changed. The shift appears to have been triggered by Gen Z protests against the KP Oli government, fueled by widespread corruption among existing leaders and the controversial decision to ban social media platforms like Facebook. The movement gained momentum with strong calls for an anti-corruption campaign supported by the new leaders. However, the protests also left behind scars. Many government and private infrastructures were damaged by unknown groups. Political leaders were threatened and, in some cases, mistreated by...

– Keshav Nepal When U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a steep 50% tariff on Indian goods in retaliation for New Delhi’s decision to continue purchasing discounted Russian crude oil, many observers predicted that India’s economy would stumble. Yet, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the opposite has happened. Rather than retreating in the face of protectionist measures from Washington, India has transformed the challenge into an unprecedented opportunity, opening up more than 40 new trade avenues across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and beyond. This strategic pivot marks a turning point in global economic and geopolitical...

– Top Lal Panthi I speak as an ordinary citizen of Nepal who closely observes the country’s economic realities. Nepal, a landlocked nation situated between two economic giants, India and China, is strategically positioned to benefit from cross-border trade and integration. In theory, our geography should make Nepal a business corridor, but in practice, we are struggling with fundamental economic challenges. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) remains the primary yardstick for measuring a nation’s economic health. Nepal’s GDP in 2024 stands at 42.91 billion USD, contributed by three sectors: agriculture, industry, and services. Ideally, a balanced economy would see each...