Gold and silver prices continued their upward trend in the Nepali market on Monday, with gold rising by NPR 1,400 and silver by NPR 35 per tola.
Nepal's Shinta Mani Mustang has secured the top spot in Robb Report's 50 Greatest Luxury Hotels on Earth 2026, marking a historic achievement for both the hotel and Nepal's luxury tourism industry.
Global IME Bank has introduced Nepal's first bank account opening service integrated with the Nagarik App, allowing eligible users to open a personal savings account online using their National Identity Card details, making the process faster, simpler, and more secure.
Nepal welcomed more than 1.2 million foreign tourists in fiscal year 2082/83, with India remaining the largest source market, followed by the United States and China. The Nepal Tourism Board credited stronger air connectivity, targeted international promotions, and public-private collaboration for the sector's continued recovery.
The Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) has launched a high-level inspection of electricity infrastructure in Morang and Sunsari following public complaints over frequent power outages and voltage fluctuations. The inspection aims to improve the reliability and quality of electricity supply across eastern Nepal.
Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has amended its Integrated Payment System Directive, making it mandatory for digital wallet users to update their National Identity Card details. Existing users have until the end of Ashwin 2083 BS to comply, while separate provisions have been introduced for Nepalis living abroad.
The government is preparing to preserve the fire-damaged International Convention Centre in New Baneshwor as a museum after a technical study concluded that the structure cannot be restored for regular use. Officials are considering transforming the site into a "Gen Z Museum" to commemorate last year's protest movement.
Nepal's capital market is facing fresh uncertainty after the Securities Board of Nepal (SEBON) reportedly stopped registering new IPO applications, even as dozens of companies wait to enter the approval pipeline. The move has raised concerns over transparency, regulatory accountability, and its impact on capital formation.

Nepal's Social Security Fund (SSF) has emerged as a key pillar of the country's welfare ambitions, but policy inconsistencies, restrictions on contributors, and recurring service disruptions are raising concerns about whether the system is meeting the needs of the workers it was designed to protect.
Gold and silver prices increased in the Nepali market on Sunday, with gold rising by Rs. 1,600 per tola and silver gaining Rs. 60 per tola, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association.
Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has reaffirmed the government's commitment to the principle of "Once a Nepali, Always a Nepali," urging the Nepali diaspora to actively contribute to the country's development and investment opportunities.
US President Donald Trump says ongoing negotiations with Iran are showing signs of progress, while emphasizing that Washington remains fully prepared for military action if diplomacy fails.