Urgent Call to Action: NCC Immediate Past President Pitches Nepal as Top Investment Hub for China
17th December 2025, Kathmandu
In a powerful appeal to Chinese enterprises, Rajendra Malla, the immediate past president of the Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC), has highlighted Nepal as an optimal and timely destination for Chinese Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).
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Speaking at an event organized by the Chinese General Association of Industry and Commerce in Nepal, Malla underscored that Nepal’s current policy environment not only welcomes investment but also guarantees significant returns.
This timely call highlights the convergence of Nepal’s inherent advantages: strategic geography, abundant resources, and policy stability, making it an unparalleled investment opportunity at present.
The Strategic Advantage: Bridging Two Giants
Malla emphasized Nepal’s unique strategic position, describing it as a natural conduit between two of the world’s fastest-growing markets: China and India.
“Production made in Nepal through Chinese investment can easily expand its reach to the Indian and Chinese markets,” Malla stated.
Investing in Nepal grants Chinese manufacturers and producers preferential access to the massive consumer bases of both South Asian giants, offering a powerful value proposition for export-oriented industries.
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Key Sectors Ripe for Chinese FDI
The NCC leader pointed to several high-potential sectors where Chinese capital, technology, and development experience can yield maximum returns and accelerate Nepal’s national transformation.
| Sector | Opportunity & Benefit for Chinese Investors |
| Hydropower | Vast, untapped potential (estimated 40GW commercially viable). Provides clean energy for domestic use and export to India and Bangladesh. |
| Tourism | Leveraging Nepal’s natural and cultural heritage (including Buddhist sites) to attract the massive Chinese tourist market. Investment in high-end hotels and infrastructure. |
| Agriculture | Modernizing farming, applying new technology, and developing high-value export products (e.g., organic goods, medicinal herbs) for regional markets. |
| Infrastructure | Developing crucial road links, IT networks, and other foundational projects under the Trans-Himalayan Multidimensional Connectivity Network, enhancing trade and connectivity. |
| Information Technology (IT) | Potential for joint ventures, outsourcing, and technology transfer to leverage Nepal’s young, educated workforce. |
Policy Certainty and Security Guarantee
Addressing common concerns about stability, Mr. Malla assured investors of a secure environment. He noted the current government’s clear commitment to protecting foreign investment, indicating a stable and friendly ecosystem for long-term partnerships.
“Nepal is open for business,” Malla affirmed, emphasizing that the NCC is ready to collaborate to ensure policy clarity, stability, and guaranteed returns for Chinese businesses. He concluded:
“The correct time to invest in Nepal is now; opportunities are expanding, and the partnership with China is growing stronger.”
Conclusion: Seize the Moment
The appeal by the NCC Immediate Past President underscores a significant window of opportunity. With a clear government mandate for investment security, a strategic location for regional market access, and high-growth potential across multiple sectors, Nepal is actively positioning itself as the next major investment frontier for China.
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