Nepali traders import goods from China earlier for festival season over fear of COVID-related disruption

"Because of supply chain concerns due to the COVID-19 pandemic and limited clearance of goods through Nepal-China border points over the coronavirus threat, we have to prepare in advance for importing needed goods as early as possible," a Nepali trader said.

KATHMANDU, Sept. 5: Nayan Bahadur Pandit Chhetri has already taken delivery of 50 percent of footwear items imported from China for the upcoming festival season and expects to receive the remaining within a week.