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UAE’s Q2 job growth outpaces Saudi Arabia driven by tech and property hiring
Job growth in the UAE in the second quarter outpaced Saudi Arabia, driven by strong demand in real estate, financial services and technology sectors, the introduction of a digital work permit system and high employer confidence, a report by...

Investigations and actions to be made effective to get out of FATF 'grey list'
Kathmandu, July 11: Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) has adopted a policy to effectively monitor, investigate, and take action against suspicious transactions in order to remove Nepal from the 'grey list' of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) regarding...

Journalist Darnal conferred with the Youth Journalism Award
Kathmandu, July 11: Rastriya Samachar Samiti (RSS) correspondent Sushil Darnal has been honoured with this year's 'Youth Journalism Award'. Journalist Darnal is associated to RSS for one and half decades. At a programme organised by the Ministry...

Nepal sees positive outcome from reforestation project using local knowledge
A reforestation project that integrated local communities and their ecological knowledge in Nepal is showing the fruits of success, almost one decade since the completion of the project. Local communities in six study sites across the western...

Texas and Nepal floods highlight hazard dangers and warning challenges
More than 100 people were confirmed dead and dozens more missing after months worth of rain fell in the space of a few hours in Texas Hill Country on 4 July. Many of the victims were young children at vacation camps swept up in the swollen river...

Nepal’s crisis isn’t policy, it’s governance
If someone were to ask what Nepal’s primary problem was 15–20 years ago—and still is today—the answer would be clear: governance. Governance remains Nepal’s foremost and most fundamental development agenda. Yet, it continues to be ignored. The...

Eight killed, dozens missing in Nepal floods
KATHMANDU: At least eight people were killed and over two dozen were missing after the Bhote Koshi River flooded, washing away the "Friendship Bridge" that links China and Nepal, officials said on Tuesday. There had been no heavy rainfall in the...

Foreign Minister Dr Rana returns home from Rome
Kathmandu, July 11: Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Arzu Rana Deuba returned home today after participating in the 44th session of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) held in Rome, Italy. Minister Rana also took part in the High-Level...

Nepal News Evening Briefing | Monday, July 7, 2025
KATHMANDU: Stay informed with Nepal News’ daily evening briefing, covering the most significant developments from Nepal and around the world. From politics and economy to sports, entertainment, and culture, we bring you a concise summary of the...

At least eight killed and dozens missing after floods on Nepal-China border
KATHMANDU: At least eight people were killed and over two dozen were missing after the Bhote Koshi River flooded, washing away the "Friendship Bridge" that links China and Nepal, officials said on Tuesday. There had been no heavy rainfall in the...
Mission in Kathmandu hosts climate change activists for knowledge sharing
Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu, Nepal on Tuesday welcomed and hosted a group of climate change activists, including researchers, academics, scholars, and youth delegates. They attended the “International Climate Camp 2025: Symposium on Climate...

Minister Dr Rana urges direct flights between Nepal and Germany
Kathmandu, July 8: Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Arzu Rana Deuba met with German Foreign Minister Johann David Wadephul in Berlin, Germany today. The meeting discussed a wide range of bilateral issues, including Nepal-Germany relations, mutual...

Nepal at the Crossroads: Consumption-Led or Investment-Driven Growth?
KATHMANDU: There is often a debate in the context of Nepal’s medium- to long-term growth and stabilization strategies as to what should be emphasized more: consumption expenditure or investment expenditure. Some argue that it is private final...

Nepal News Evening Economic Brief – July 7, 2025
KATHMANDU: Welcome to Nepal News’ Evening Economic Brief—your go-to source on key financial updates in Nepal. Stay informed with concise insights on market trends, economic indicators, and policy shifts. Here are today’s top economic news...

Minister Bhandari says women's becoming entrepreneur makes family financially capable
Kathmandu, July 11: Minister for Industry, Commerce and Supplies Damodar Bhandari has stated that becoming a woman entrepreneur is not just about running a business but also about empowering the family financially. Addressing the inauguration...

Floods kill 8 on Nepal-China border
At least eight people were killed and over two dozen were missing after the Bhote Koshi River flooded, washing away the "Friendship Bridge" that links China and Nepal, officials said yesterday. There had been no heavy rainfall in the immediate...

Xizang's socioeconomic transformation will create valuable opportunities for Nepal
The Qinghai-Xizang railway Photo: VCG Editor's Note: Xizang, a region known for its breathtaking landscapes and unique cultural traditions, has long become a target of Western smear campaigns and falsehoods about China. What is the truth? In the...

Corruption case filed against NITC's former executive director Sunil Paudel, 5 others
The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has filed a corruption case against six individuals, including Sunil Paudel, the then executive director of the National Information Technology Center (NITC). The CIAA filed the...

Smoke-Free Alternatives Production Supported by World-Class Laboratory
s smoke-free alternatives developed by PT HM Sampoerna Tbk. (Sampoerna) and its parent company, Philip Morris International (PMI), continue to gain popularity, a key question arises: How do Sampoerna and PMI meet both domestic and export demand...

Floods sweep away 18 people and bridge linking Nepal to China
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