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‘Ireland is a strong advocate for support to Nepal's LDC graduation’
I believe there are real opportunities between Ireland and Nepal that we could seize. The first challenge is to raise awareness about Nepal in Ireland and Ireland in Nepal. --Non-Resident Ambassador of Ireland to Nepal Kevin Kelly.
Jan 14, 2025
‘Switzerland supports Nepal's victim-centric transiti...
‘Switzerland supports Nepal's victim-centric transiti...
Dec 29, 2024
Pokhara and Bhairahawa airports should serve as an alte...
Pokhara and Bhairahawa airports should serve as an alte...
Nov 09, 2024
‘EVs can help Nepal conserve foreign exchange spent ...
‘EVs can help Nepal conserve foreign exchange spent ...
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Interview, Republica Watch
‘My tenure in Nepal has been the most rewarding of my 35-year diplomatic career'
‘My tenure in Nepal has been the most rewarding of my 35-yea...
As she prepares to return home after completing her diplomatic assignment in Nepal, the schedule of Australian Ambassador to Nepal Felicity Volk remains packed with farewell receptions and other diplomatic engagements. Amid this whirlwind, Republica had the exclusive opportunity to sit down with her...
Aug 21, 2024
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‘Reservation should be based on class, not caste’
‘Reservation should be based on class, not caste’
The anti-reservation movement spearheaded by students in neighboring Bangladesh has taken a new turn. When the anti-reservation movement shifted to an anti-government movement and former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina failed to address the protestors' demands before it was too late, she was not only d...
Aug 08, 2024
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We are looking to expand our product reach and scope in Nepal: Sekisui GM Masahiro Yamasak...
We are looking to expand our product reach and scope in Nepa...
A delegation from Sekisui Chemical--a Japan-based chemical manufacturer--, comprising General Manager Masahiro Yamasaki and Sales Manager Yuya Sakamoto, was recently in Nepal to explore further opportunities for collaboration. Republica interviewed the delegation to learn more about the company's pr...
Jun 20, 2024
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‘The Peace Corps is a low-cost, high-impact investment’
‘The Peace Corps is a low-cost, high-impact investment’
Peace Corps Deputy Director David E White Jr visited Nepal earlier last week. During his five-day stay, White held meetings with government and civil society representatives to thank them for their long-standing support to the Peace Corps program since its founding and discussed plans to expand Peac...
May 28, 2024
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‘Nepal cannot afford to lose a step in the fight against climate change’
‘Nepal cannot afford to lose a step in the fight against cli...
UN Assistant Secretary-General and Director of the Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific of UNDP, Kanni Wignaraja, visited Nepal last week. During her visit, she held meetings with key politicians and interacted with policymakers and local communities, where she shared her concerns about the impa...
May 12, 2024
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‘We have established a long-term vision and policy stability in key investment sectors’
‘We have established a long-term vision and policy stability...
Finance Minister Barshaman Pun is the coordinator of the Nepal Investment Summit 2024 Steering Committee. In his capacity as the coordinator, Minister Pun has been playing an instrumental role in making this mega event a success. In this context, Republica caught up with Minister Pun to delve into t...
Apr 28, 2024
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‘Nepal should focus on ease and speed of doing business’
‘Nepal should focus on ease and speed of doing business’
Atul Keshap is a distinguished retired American diplomat and career United States Foreign Service Officer. Since January 2022, he has held the prestigious position of President of the US-India Business Council at the US Chamber of Commerce.
Apr 28, 2024
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'Political will and concerted efforts can lead to tangible progress towards zero hunger'
'Political will and concerted efforts can lead to tangible p...
Bettina Iseli serves as the Chief Program Officer at Welthungerhilfe, a German organization dedicated to advancing food security globally, with a particular focus on countries such as Nepal. During her recent visit to Nepal, she personally explored the WHH-funded projects spanning diverse regions of...
Mar 16, 2024
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'16th five-year plan to have separate chapter on climate change'
'16th five-year plan to have separate chapter on climate cha...
It has been almost seven decades since planned development began in Nepal. To date, Nepal has implemented 15 periodic plans, and the draft of the 16th Plan is currently in the final stages of preparation. This five-year plan is set to commence from the next fiscal year.
Feb 22, 2024
Interview, Republica Watch
'Think before you click the buy button'
'Think before you click the buy button'
Cristina Vittoria Egger Bertotti, an Italy-based fashion stylist and advisor, known fondly as the ‘Grand Dame of the Royal House of Savoy,’ was recently in Kathmandu. ¹With a career journey spanning decades Bertotti’s journey in the fashion industry began alongside esteemed companies like Versace, G...
Feb 11, 2024