Are they retaining students? The significant outflow of Nepali students for higher education has emerged as a critical policy challenge in recent times. Both the public and private sectors have implemented various initiatives to address this issue. Some advocate for extreme measures, such as restricting students from pursuing higher education abroad immediately after completing their …
I began my career at Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) as an assistant in 1986. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to pursue higher education (Chartered Accountancy) in Chennai, India. Upon completing my studies, I returned to NRB. My tenure at the central bank spanned various departments, including the Non-Banking Supervision Department (now known as …
Nepal is a charming country, as well as an infinite potential for China and Nepal to work hand in hand in the field of cultural tourism. China and Nepal are connected by mountains and rivers and have a profound and long-standing friendship. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations 70 years ago, exchanges and cooperation in …
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Based in Geneva, Switzerland, Ieva Baršauskaitė leads the International Institute for Sustainable Development’s work on trade and the green transition. This encompasses research and advisory services to governments on leveraging trade policy to facilitate industrial decarbonisation, drive the green energy transition, and combat critical environmental challenges like plastic pollution. Prior to joining IISD, Baršauskaitė enjoyed …
High Employee Turnover Weakening Institutions, Productivity, and Growth High employee turnover in established sectors is causing instability, impacting outcomes, and increasing recruitment and capacity-building expenses. Human Resources departments are struggling to cope with these challenges and the significant talent drain from the country. Employee benefits, career growth opportunities, and exposure are readily available and transparent …
With the advent of large language models (LLMs), the use of artificial intelligence (AI) has skyrocketed globally. The use of AI has not only increased productivity and saved time, but also helped enhance customer experiences. Microsoft Copilot, a generative AI-powered digital companion, works alongside popular Microsoft 365 apps such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams …
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The 20th edition of Singapore International Reinsurance Conference (#20SIRC) took place in Singapore from November 4 to 7, 2024. The conference is one of the leading events in the global reinsurance industry, bringing together professionals from across the world to discuss the latest trends, challenges and opportunities within the reinsurance sector. The conference serves as …
Stirring Experience of recent #20SIRC Conference, Singapore Read More »
Elon Musk somehow finds his way to being newsworthy one way or the other. Be it going ‘all in’ to support President Trump’s campaign recently, purchasing Twitter and renaming it as ‘X,’ doing the unthinkable with SpaceX, and revolutionising mobility with Tesla. He comes across as a suave, astute and farsighted individual who speaks brilliantly. …
Speak without Fear #2 The Challenge of Public Speaking for Introverts Read More »
The Groundwork for Low-Carbon Tourism In the third week of February 2023, our long-awaited journey to Ladakh began with a flight from Kathmandu to Delhi, where our group of six landed late at night. Then the morning flight to Leh; the morning air was crisp as we boarded our plane. From my window seat, I …
Building a Sustainable Future : Lessons from Ladakh and Nepal Read More »
Varun Beverages felicitated for highest contribution to SSF Varun Beverages Nepal Pvt. Ltd. has been honoured with a Certificate of Appreciation from Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli on the occasion of the seventh Social Security Fund (SSF) Day, 2081. This recognition was awarded for the company’s outstanding contribution to the Social Security Fund in the …
