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#NepalEconomy #TradeDeficit #E1 min readTrade Deficit Still Above Rs. 109 Billion Despite Higher Exports: Can Nepal Fix It?
Nepal’s trade deficit stayed above Rs. 109 billion in one month, despite higher exports, highlighting structural weaknesses in production and competitiveness. The deficit is being masked by remittance inflows, but sustainability remains in question.
Sandeep Chaudhary
#NepalEconomy #ForeignReserves1 min readNepal’s Foreign Reserves Surge to Rs. 93 Billion: Strongest Cushion in Recent Years
Nepal’s foreign reserves jumped to Rs. 93.5 billion in one month, the strongest buffer in years, driven by remittance inflows and stable external flows, giving Nepal breathing space despite high trade deficits.
Sandeep Chaudhary
#NepalEconomy #Remittance #Mig1 min readRemittance Inflows Cross Rs. 176 Billion in a Month – Lifeline for Nepal’s Economy
Nepal received Rs. 176 billion in remittances in a single month, a record figure that is sustaining the economy by offsetting the trade deficit and boosting reserves.
Sandeep Chaudhary
#NepalEconomy #BalanceOfPaymen1 min readNepal’s Current Account Surplus Hits Rs. 78 Billion: What’s Driving the BoP Improvement?
Nepal’s BoP surplus surged to Rs. 78 billion in mid-August 2025, largely due to strong remittance inflows and higher reserves, even as trade deficits remain high.
Sandeep Chaudhary
#NepalEconomy #LaborMigration 1 min readForeign Employment Shifts: Why Gulf Nations Still Dominate Nepal’s Labor Migration
Although migration to Japan and Europe is rising, UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait still dominate, employing more than 70% of Nepali workers in 2025/26 due to easier access, high demand, and historical patterns.
Sandeep Chaudhary- Advertisement
#NepalEconomy #ForeignEmployme1 min readWhat Falling Recruitment in South Korea Means for Nepali Migrants (−67%)
South Korea’s recruitment of Nepali workers fell by 67% in 2025/26, highlighting challenges in EPS quotas, skill barriers, and competition. This decline reduces access to one of the safest and best-paying labor markets for Nepalis.
Sandeep Chaudhary
#NepalEconomy #ForeignEmployme1 min readTop 5 Destinations for Nepali Migrant Workers in 2025 – UAE, Qatar, Saudi, Kuwait, Malaysia
In 2025/26, the Top 5 destinations for Nepali workers were UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Malaysia, together employing over 75% of Nepal’s new migrant workforce.
Sandeep Chaudhary
#NepalEconomy #ForeignEmployme1 min readForeign Employment in Numbers: 44,466 Nepalis Leave for Jobs Abroad in a Month
In just one month of 2025/26, 44,466 Nepalis migrated abroad for work, with the UAE and Qatar leading as top destinations. The data underscores the country’s reliance on foreign jobs and remittances as a lifeline for the national economy.
Sandeep Chaudhary
