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#NRBReport #LabourMigration #N1 min readNRB Report: Labour Migration to Saudi Arabia and Qatar Declines, Japan and Oman Surge
Overall, Nepal’s foreign-employment market continues to grow, though the direction of flow is changing. Declines in Saudi Arabia and Qatar are offset by sharp increases in Japan, Oman, and non-traditional markets, marking a gradual transition toward higher-skill and diversified overseas employment opportunities.
Sandeep Chaudhary
#NRBData #NepalMigration #Fore1 min readUAE Remains Top Job Destination for Nepali Workers with 37,381 Migrants in 2025/26
In FY 2025/26, the UAE remained Nepal’s top job destination, hosting 37,381 Nepali workers in the first two months alone — a 40% year-on-year increase. The Gulf region continues to absorb the majority of Nepali labor, with strong growth also seen in Japan and Cyprus. Total labor migration approvals (new and renewal) exceeded 136,000 during the review period.
Sandeep Chaudhary
#NRBData #ForeignEmployment #N1 min readNepal’s Foreign Employment Rises 17.9% in FY 2025/26 – Over 90,000 Workers Leave in Two Months
In the first two months of FY 2025/26, Nepal sent 90,198 new workers abroad, up 17.9% year-on-year. The UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar remained the top destinations, while Japan and Cyprus showed growth. Including renewals, total foreign employment reached 1.36 lakh workers, highlighting Nepal’s ongoing dependence on labor migration for income and remittance.
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#NRBData #NepalChinaTrade #Nep1 min readNRB Report: Nepal’s Trade with China Expands Sharply as Industrial Imports Rise 32%
Nepal’s trade with China surged in early FY 2025/26, with imports up 25.1 percent to Rs 65.17 billion, led by a 32 percent rise in industrial imports. Key drivers included telecommunication equipment, fertilizers, solar panels, and machinery, marking a shift toward industrial investment — but also highlighting growing trade imbalance concerns.
Sandeep Chaudhary
#NRBData #NepalChinaTrade #Tel1 min readNepal Increases Imports of Telecommunication Equipment and Machinery from China by 52%
Nepal’s imports from China climbed to Rs 65.17 billion in the first two months of FY 2025/26, up 25 percent year-on-year, led by a 52.6 percent rise in telecommunication equipment and strong demand for industrial machinery. The surge reflects rising investments in technology and infrastructure but also adds to Nepal’s trade-deficit challenge.
Sandeep Chaudhary
#NRBData #NepalChinaTrade #Nep1 min readSolar Panels, Wheat Products, and Chemical Fertilizer Drive Nepal-China Trade Growth
In FY 2025/26, Nepal’s imports from China climbed 25%, totaling Rs 65.17 billion, driven mainly by solar panels, wheat products, and chemical fertilizers. The surge highlights industrial recovery and the country’s push toward renewable energy, though it also increases Nepal’s trade deficit risk due to heavy reliance on Chinese imports.
Sandeep Chaudhary
#NRBData #NepalChinaTrade #Nep1 min readNRB Data: Nepal’s Imports from China Reach Rs 65.2 Billion in Two Months, Up 25%
In the first two months of FY 2025/26, Nepal’s imports from China climbed 25 percent, totaling Rs 65.2 billion. Growth was led by telecom equipment, fertilizers, solar panels, and PVC compounds, showing rising industrial and technology demand. While the expansion reflects economic momentum, it also deepens Nepal’s import dependency and trade-deficit concerns.
Sandeep Chaudhary
