Rasuwagadhi Border Update: Bailey Bridge Construction Status
The Rasuwagadhi border crossing, a vital artery for Nepal-China trade, has faced significant logistical challenges following severe weather events earlier this summer. Since the floods on July 9th (Ashar 24th) devastated parts of the infrastructure, traders, logistics companies, and the automotive sector have been closely monitoring the...
Rasuwa-Nuwakot Bailey Bridge to Open Before Dashain
The upcoming Dashain festival, one of the most significant and widely celebrated festive seasons in Nepal, brings immense joy but also significant logistical challenges. In a major relief for commuters, traders, and local authorities, the crucial road link connecting the Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts is set to be restored just in time for...
Korala Border Trade Halted as Floods Block Supply Routes
Trade activity at the critical Nepal-China border point of Korala has come to a grinding halt following a series of intense weather events. Heavy rainfall, which began late Saturday night, has triggered severe flooding and landslides along the vital Beni-Jomsom-Korala highway, effectively severing the transport link for commercial goods....
Nepal-China Border Trade Stalls Ahead of Dashain
The grand festival of Dashain is traditionally a period of heightened economic activity across Nepal. During this festive season, consumer demand reaches its annual peak as households purchase new clothing, upgrade domestic electronics, and stock up on various festive goods. However, this year's pre-festive commercial momentum is...
Nepal, China Discuss Border Trade and Infrastructure
In a significant move to bolster bilateral relations and address pressing logistical challenges, Nepal’s Infrastructure Development Minister Sunil Lamsal recently held a high-level meeting with the Chinese Ambassador to Nepal, Wang Maoming. The discussions, which took place at the Ministry of Infrastructure Development in Singha...
Rasuwagadhi Border Crisis: A Risky Trade Hub
The Rasuwagadhi border point, long celebrated as Nepal’s primary artery for trade with China, is currently facing an existential threat. For the second consecutive year, the region has been devastated by extreme weather events, specifically catastrophic flooding along the Bhotekoshi River. What was once a bustling center for...
Rasuwagadhi Border Hit by Devastating Bhotekoshi Flood
The Rasuwagadhi border point, serving as a critical commercial artery between Nepal and China, has once again suffered catastrophic damage following a severe natural disaster. For the second consecutive year, heavy flooding along the Bhotekoshi River has triggered widespread destruction across a 70-kilometer corridor, crippling vital...
Rasuwagadhi Border Crisis: A Risky Trade Hub
The Rasuwagadhi border point, long hailed as the primary gateway for trade between Nepal and China, is currently facing an existential crisis. For the second consecutive year, the region has been devastated by severe flooding along the Bhotekoshi River, transforming what should be a bustling economic hub into a precarious and stagnant...
