Voices

"The (central) bank doesn’t even care to consult the business community before issuing such directives."

Ashok Agrawal,
President, Nepal Foreign Trade Association, condemning the act of Nepal Rastra Bank for issuing Business Credibility Information (BCI). Traders trading with third world countries in more than US$ 1500 through LCs are required to obtain the BCI.

"The package is expected to attract a considerable number of Indian tourists."

Narendra Bajracharya,
President, Hotel Association of Nepal, talking about the comprehensive tourism package recently implemented to revive the downsliding tourism industry.

"Being a country that has been assisting Nepal in her development efforts, US should take the issue (of granting Nepali garments duty-free access into the American market) seriously and positively."

Kiran Saakha,
First Vice President, Garment Association of Nepal. Garment entrepreneurs were hopeful that the visit of US Secretary of State, Colin Powell, would enable Nepali garments obtain duty-free access in the American Market.

"The response is far better than last year, during which over 600 forms were filled for our institution. This year, over a thousand aspirant students filled the forms paying Rs 100 for each."

Dilendra Neupane,
Centre Manager of College of Software Engineering (CSE), throwing light on the overwhelming response of visitors to recently concluded CAN Info-Tech 2002.

"Employees as well as labourers should rise above their interests and assist the government to formulate an Act that favours employment growth."

Prithvi Raj Ligal,
Vice Chairman, National Planning Commission, at a program on ‘Hire and Fire in Nepali Labour Act Relevant and Usage’ organized jointly by Nepal Bar Association, and Labour and Employment Promotion Council.

"After 42 years with the company and over 8 years as Chairman and CEO, it is time to leave."

Prabhakar SJB Rana,
former Chairman and CEO, Soaltee Hotel Ltd. The hotel now has new chairman Siddhartha SJB Rana who has taken over following retirement of his father.

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