As Nepal moves forward, the role of women in shaping its future has never been more crucial. To mark International Women’s Day 2025, The Himalayan Times reached out to inspiring women leaders from …
In what ways can accelerated action drive women’s empowerment and transformation in Nepal?
As Nepal moves forward, the role of women in shaping its future has never been more crucial. To mark International Women’s Day 2025, The Himalayan Times reached out to inspiring women leaders from …
Thousands in Nepal want monarchy back as public frustration with politics grows
Thousands of supporters have greeted Nepal’s former king in capital Kathmandu and demanded his abolished monarchy be reinstated and Hinduism brought back as a state religion.
Indians can soon use UPI in Qatar for digital payments
UPI’s adoption in Qatar adds to its growing international presence. The payment system is already live in the UAE, Singapore, France, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Mauritius.
Why Nepal’s China-built airport is ‘cautiously optimistic’ over first international flight
While the flight is seen as a step towards boosting connectivity and attracting Chinese tourists, concerns remain about the airport’s sustainability and overall viability A China-built airport in …
Nepal’s greylisting by FATF: A wake-up call for systemic reforms
Despite laws and mechanisms in place, Nepal has been placed on the grey list of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for the second time since 2008, primarily due to a lack of effective …
Nepal will be out of FATF grey list before deadline, says Finance Minister Paudel
Nepal’s Finance Minister Bishnu Paudel promised that Nepal will be out of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list for money laundering and terrorist financing before the given deadline of two …
Nepal’s economic prospects at risk due to FATF grey-listing and governance concerns
The FATF grey-listing comes amid concerns about lack of laws to crack down on money laundering and terror financing in Nepal …
Chinese funds in Nepal likely under Financial Action Task Force scrutiny, triggering international controversy
Nepal has been added to the FATF grey list due to non-implementation of key anti-money laundering and terrorist financing reforms. Amid political turmoil, opposition leaders call for Prime Minister KP …
US aid freeze hits health, development projects in Nepal
It’s not clear how Nepal, one of the poorest countries worldwide, could provide funding for these projects without Washington resuming financial aid.