Vaccinated Asia Vaccinated Asia Economic recovery from the pandemic in advanced economies last year translated into increasing demand for exports from developing economies in Asia. Economic recovery from the pandemic in advanced economies last year translated into increasing demand for exports from developing economies in Asia. Blogs 14 Apr, 2022
Dealing with priorities Dealing with priorities Our decisions generally reveal our priorities. When we don’t have an answer to what we want, we find ourselves in a mess. We want a higher degree, and at the same time we want a good career; again somewhere we hold that keen desire to invest. There is a family that we have to look after, and again we have a bucket list to fulfill. Our decisions generally reveal our priorities. When we don’t have an answer to what we want, we find ourselves in a mess. We want a higher degree, and at the same time we want a good career; again somewhere we hold that keen desire to invest. There is a family that we have to look after, and again we have a bucket list to fulfill. Blogs 14 Apr, 2022
Women's work Women's work The current status of women in the Philippines is both a cause for optimism and a reason to accelerate efforts for promoting better access to jobs for all women. The current status of women in the Philippines is both a cause for optimism and a reason to accelerate efforts for promoting better access to jobs for all women. Blogs 13 Apr, 2022
Happy New Year 2079 Happy New Year 2079 Time is set to move forward bringing forth changes. Time is set to move forward bringing forth changes. Blogs 13 Apr, 2022
World food problem and Sri Lanka debacle World food problem and Sri Lanka debacle At first, I could not grasp how the war in Europe should affect global food supply and prices (THT page 7, Apr 9). We have seen many conflicts, including the long insurgency in our backyard, none of which affected our food supply. At first, I could not grasp how the war in Europe should affect global food supply and prices (THT page 7, Apr 9). We have seen many conflicts, including the long insurgency in our backyard, none of which affected our food supply. Blogs 12 Apr, 2022
People with disabilities People with disabilities One in six people live with a disability in our world today. These individuals suffer a range of auditory, cognitive, physical, speech, and visual disorders that can hinder access to financial services. One in six people live with a disability in our world today. These individuals suffer a range of auditory, cognitive, physical, speech, and visual disorders that can hinder access to financial services. Blogs 12 Apr, 2022
Global poverty Global poverty The April 2022 update to the newly launched Poverty and Inequality Platform (PIP) presents new global poverty estimates for 2018 and revises previously published estimates, as a result of newly available survey data and several changes to the underlying data (see this document for more details). The April 2022 update to the newly launched Poverty and Inequality Platform (PIP) presents new global poverty estimates for 2018 and revises previously published estimates, as a result of newly available survey data and several changes to the underlying data (see this document for more details). Blogs 11 Apr, 2022
Challenges of remittance Challenges of remittance Nepal is a nation afflicted by low income, poverty, rising unemployment and unsound dependence on agriculture. According to the Economic Survey of 2077/78, about 66 percent of the population rely on agriculture, but that population is invisibly quasi-unemployed or seasonal unemployed. Nepal is a nation afflicted by low income, poverty, rising unemployment and unsound dependence on agriculture. According to the Economic Survey of 2077/78, about 66 percent of the population rely on agriculture, but that population is invisibly quasi-unemployed or seasonal unemployed. Blogs 11 Apr, 2022
Tax reforms Tax reforms It’s been said taxes are the price we pay for a civilized society. It’s been said taxes are the price we pay for a civilized society. Blogs 08 Apr, 2022
Buying red, sweet watermelons Buying red, sweet watermelons In hot weather, the body loses a lot of water. Watermelons are delicious, especially during the hot summer months, and can hydrate the body because it contains around 90-92 per cent water. Watermelons also have other health benefits. In hot weather, the body loses a lot of water. Watermelons are delicious, especially during the hot summer months, and can hydrate the body because it contains around 90-92 per cent water. Watermelons also have other health benefits. Blogs 08 Apr, 2022
Value of land Value of land India is urbanizing rapidly and many of its cities are relying on government-financed metro rail as the backbone of their mass transit networks. India is urbanizing rapidly and many of its cities are relying on government-financed metro rail as the backbone of their mass transit networks. Blogs 07 Apr, 2022
Beyond tourism Beyond tourism The COVID-19 pandemic brought global tourism and travel to a standstill. Although the health impact of the pandemic has been fairly contained in the Maldives, its economic consequences for the tourism-dependent economy have been devastating. The COVID-19 pandemic brought global tourism and travel to a standstill. Although the health impact of the pandemic has been fairly contained in the Maldives, its economic consequences for the tourism-dependent economy have been devastating. Blogs 07 Apr, 2022
Road safety Road safety It is a sight very familiar on the roads of South Asia—an entire family perched precariously on a motorbike—the father balancing one child in the front and the mother clasping another close to her, as they weave their way through traffic. It is a sight very familiar on the roads of South Asia—an entire family perched precariously on a motorbike—the father balancing one child in the front and the mother clasping another close to her, as they weave their way through traffic. Blogs 06 Apr, 2022
Marriage by choice Marriage by choice In my teenage days, a marriage simply meant a nice wedding – beautiful clothes, a party and plenty of fun. Years later, on reaching the marriageable age, marriage has got a profound meaning altogether for me. In my teenage days, a marriage simply meant a nice wedding – beautiful clothes, a party and plenty of fun. Years later, on reaching the marriageable age, marriage has got a profound meaning altogether for me. Blogs 06 Apr, 2022
Escaping the curse of childlessness Escaping the curse of childlessness Scholars have identified two kinds of traditional healers in Nigeria: herbalists and diviners. Scholars have identified two kinds of traditional healers in Nigeria: herbalists and diviners. Blogs 05 Apr, 2022
Dignity and glory of travel business Dignity and glory of travel business Now that COVID-19 is behind us, we see a smattering of tourists. I recently sighted a couple of Western tourists in Bhaktapur, three in Ason and about four or five in Patan Durbar Square. Watching tourists on the streets is my interest, not a research project. They all gave me hope for the tourist deluge on the horizon that would follow despite the ongoing acrimonious conflict between two neighbours in Eastern Europe. Now that COVID-19 is behind us, we see a smattering of tourists. I recently sighted a couple of Western tourists in Bhaktapur, three in Ason and about four or five in Patan Durbar Square. Watching tourists on the streets is my interest, not a research project. They all gave me hope for the tourist deluge on the horizon that would follow despite the ongoing acrimonious conflict between two neighbours in Eastern Europe. Blogs 04 Apr, 2022
Digital trade Digital trade Addressing the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to challenge the fiscal management of just about all governments within the Asia and Pacific region. Addressing the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to challenge the fiscal management of just about all governments within the Asia and Pacific region. Blogs 01 Apr, 2022
Are Evs eco-friendly? Are Evs eco-friendly? Modes of transportation have been a part of human life since the beginning of its evolution. In the 16th century, wheels helped develop new forms of transportation. Since then, vehicles have gone through various phases of development. Modes of transportation have been a part of human life since the beginning of its evolution. In the 16th century, wheels helped develop new forms of transportation. Since then, vehicles have gone through various phases of development. Blogs 01 Apr, 2022
Water pressure Water pressure Water investments are exciting because water is so central to the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Clean water and sanitation, no poverty, good health and well-being, and gender equality, are all closely linked to the prudent management of water. Water investments are exciting because water is so central to the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Clean water and sanitation, no poverty, good health and well-being, and gender equality, are all closely linked to the prudent management of water. Blogs 30 Mar, 2022
My vegetable experience My vegetable experience I asked one of the cart vendors from Sitamadhi why none of them had lemon stock in their sales inventory. There were seven or eight of them on the alley of a road that had recently graduated from a goreto, a walking trail. I asked one of the cart vendors from Sitamadhi why none of them had lemon stock in their sales inventory. There were seven or eight of them on the alley of a road that had recently graduated from a goreto, a walking trail. Blogs 30 Mar, 2022
Kathmandu UK minister stresses stronger Nepal-UK education partnership UK Minister for Indo-Pacific and Equalities Seema Malhotra held discussions with Nepali entrepreneurs and education stakeholders in Kathmandu on Saturday, highlighting the United Kingdom’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with Nepal in education and skills development.
World A powerful bomb has exploded near railway track in southwest Pakistan, wounding more than two dozen A powerful bomb exploded near a railway track as a train carrying passengers passed through the southwestern Pakistani city of Quetta on Sunday, wounding more than two dozen people, officials said.
Nepal Pokhara moves to clear encroachment for modern bus park project The Pokhara Valley Municipal Development Committee has issued a public notice directing the removal of illegal structures, including shops, from the Pokhara Bus Park area within 15 days.
Nepal Disaster-related incidents kill 70 in 40 days A total of 70 people have lost their lives in 1,342 disaster-related incidents reported across the country over the past 40 days, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority.
Entertainment Elephants in the Fog writes history by winning Cannes Un Certain Regard jury prize It was a moment of immense pride for the director and the cast and crew of the film Elephants in the Fog on the night of May 22 when their film won the Cannes’ International Film Festival’s Un Certain Regard Jury Prize.
Nepal British deaf climber, Michael Woods, summits Everest, survives harrowing descent in death zone British deaf mountaineer Michael Joseph Woods summited Mount Everest on Thursday morning, then spent two to three hours alone near the Hillary Step in what he later described as one of the hardest battles of his life, before being assisted down by his guide Sherpa in a descent that tested every limit of his endurance.
Nepal Nepal wins three UIAA positions as NMA officials elected to mountain protection, mountaineering commissions Three senior officials of the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA) have been elected to key commissions of the International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (UIAA), further consolidating Nepal's representation in the global mountaineering governance structure.
Nepal Heat wave, hot day conditions likely to continue in Lumbini, Sudurpashchim The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology (DHM) has forecast continued heat wave and hot day conditions in parts of western Nepal, while moderate rain and thunderstorms are likely in several hilly and Himalayan regions of the country.
World Japanese woman who scaled the world's 14 top peaks says she wants to share joy The first woman to conquer the world's second-highest peak, K2, three times has also summited all 14 of the world's tallest mountains.
