4 tourist spots in popular Asian countries to quench your wanderlust
There comes a time when the well-known holiday hotspots do not meet the standards and you are spent wishing for a fulfilling travel experience. To shake things up, add these…
Nepal
Nepal, China sign Belt-and-Road Initiative Cooperation Framework
This agreement marks a significant step in Nepal-China relations, paving the way for enhanced economic cooperation under the framework of the BRI, a major programme introduced by…
Nepali officials paid $2.5 million in bribes to seal A330 deals
Deepak Sharma, then-AAR executive, pleaded guilty to bribing Nepali officials to win a bid to sell 2 Airbus planes.
US Assistant Secretary of State Donald Lu to wrap up South Asia trip with Nepal visit
Discussions will deepen ties with the new government, support its efforts to combat corruption, and explore how the United States can support Sri Lanka’s governance and economic…
Nepal, China sign nine deals
Nepali Prime Minister Oli’s visit to Beijing sees deals on infrastructure, trade, and development cooperation.
Nepali Prime Minister Oli arrives in Beijing for four-day official visit
Oli was welcomed at Beijing Capital International Airport by Sun Weidong, vice foreign minister of China. Present at the airport were Nepal’s Ambassador to China, Krishna Prasad…
HIV infections and deaths decline in Nepal, but stigma runs deep
Every day, at least one person gets infected with HIV in the country.
Nepal’s first women-owned rice mill—a business model developed by women for women
In Nepal, one cause of food insecurity is declining food production, as young people, particularly males, are unwilling to engage in agricultural activities because of low income.…
Sedentary lifestyles and junk food are driving obesity in Nepali children
The Nepal Demographic and Health Survey-2022 carried out by the Ministry of Health and Population shows that 35 percent of women and six percent of adolescent girls in the country…
As winter sets in, doctors in Nepal recommend flu shots for children, elderly, and comorbid
Influenza cases have been rising since October, and doctors warn of further surge in the coming days.