Author: Radha Sapkota

South Asian Network Operators Group (SANOG)- 38 meeting is happening from tomorrow in Nepal. It is a 5-day event that is happening in Nepal where various IT professionals and network experts will be gathering in a single forum and discussing topics related to networks and information systems. What is the South Asian Network Operators Group (SANOG)? South Asian Network Operators Group (SANOG) is a non-profit forum for data network operators in the South Asian region. It was started to bring together the operators for educational as well as co-operation for the betterment of technological utilities. It provides a regional forum…

The Buy Now Pay Later scheme is not a new concept in the world. Many banks, credit, and payment companies have been providing the Buy Now Pay Later plans to their customers since long. The global payment giants like PayPal, Klarna, etc have provided Buy Now Pay Later plans long before. And they have hit a larger number of customer base globally. PayPal alone has 400 million active users under BNPL plans. TrueLayer had predicted that the alternative payment methods like BNPL is expected to grow by 70% over the next four years in Europe. However, with the fears of…

Swasti, who has been using a prepaid dollar card to run Facebook ads for her online jewelry store, says that her dollar card is reaching its limit within 6 months of issuance. Since the price of the US Dollar is a record high in 2022, she is fearing that she will run out of her marketing funds as she needs to pay more Nepali rupees while loading her prepaid dollar card these days. She shares, “I used to load $100 each time on my prepaid dollar card. I have been solely using this to run Facebook and Instagram ads for…

While the world is moving towards Web 3 and Web 3.0, Nepali IT experts and blockchain enthusiasts also have been working in this technology. Under such domains, how can we not discuss about cryptocurrencies? You will be intrigued to know about Zebec, a company by a young 23- year old Nepali Sam Thapaliya, which grew to $90 million in valuation within a year of its establishment. Although Nepal Rastra Bank has restricted the trading and mining of cryptocurrencies, there is no clear indication on the prohibition of blockchain technology. There are few of Nepali working on the blockchain technology staying…

Are you running out of groceries? If you are going to Big Mart for the shopping, a grand discount offer is waiting for you. IME Pay and Big Mart have collaborated for an offer where you can scan and pay using Smart QR through IME Pay at Big Mart and get Rs 2500 discount. IME Pay and Big Mart have signed a partnership agreement to facilitate the customers during this offer. IME Pay is a digital wallet under IME Digital Solutions Limited, which is a subsidiary company of IME Group. As per the agreement, you can get 15% discount (up…

Have you already renewed your DEMAT and MeroShare accounts? Well, as a capital market investor, one should renew their DEMAT account each year. DEMAT account holds your stock and securities holdings in a digital format. As your depository participant (DP), which could be a broker or a merchant banker mediates to operate your DEMAT account and transactions, you must renew it as annual compensation for this service. When to renew your DEMAT account?However, it is not compulsory for MeroShare AccountWhat happens when you do not renew your DEMAT/ MeroShare account?Ways to renew your DEMAT and MeroShare Accounthow to renew Meroshare…

Leading the trend in digital banking, NIC Asia Bank has introduced a mobile banking app (NIC ASIA MoBank) based on the Omnichannel App system. NIC Asia Bank has been offering financial services and amenities with the newest technology. According to its long-term plan of becoming a “Digital First Bank,” the bank is aiming to attract both existing and potential customers so they may take advantage of the full range of financial services through this Omnichannel App from any location, at any time. Also read: What does Omnichannel mean to the digital payment ecosystem? About NIC Asia MoBank App; What’s new…

vivo, one of the most innovative global smartphone brands, has announced its partnership with the most awaited international football tournament, the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™. It is becoming the official sponsor for this World Cup. vivo has been the official smartphone of the FIFA World Cup™ since 2017 for two editions. This year, the tournament will take place in Qatar from 21 November 2022 to create an unforgettable experience for football fans worldwide. Through this sponsorship, vivo aims to increase brand awareness worldwide by stepping up its globalization strategy. Also, it is committed to use the technology by connecting…

If you are experiencing the rise in ride-sharing services these days, you will need a better ride-sharing app where you can set your own price and bargain the fare. And for this, you do not need to call your mom to bargain. There is a new ride-hailing app in Nepal- Cabtm which allows you to compare fares and bargain at your own choice. Cabtm- Nepal’s First Fare Comparable Ride Sharing App Cabtm is only Nepal’s first Fare comparable Ride sharing product having a bargaining model, where customers can bargain the fare of their choice within a certain range (Min-Max) where…

If you are looking for a standard card that allows you to spend wherever you go around the globe, then American Express Card (Amex) is a perfect option. It is one of the most valuable credit cards around the world which provides you with added advantages for making your expenses inside or outside the country. American Express Cards (Amex) are issued by the global card giant American Express which allows the cardholder to enjoy various perks, reward points, cash back, and travel perks on making payments through it. American Express issues and processes prepaid cards and credit cards. It has…