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Nepal recorded 88,248 international tourist arrivals in September 2026, a 12.1% increase from the same month last year, with India remaining the largest source market and Chinese arrivals surging by 114.1%. However, arrivals from Europe, the Americas and Oceania declined, highlighting uneven growth across Nepal’s major tourism markets.
Nepal’s Abhishek Bastola has reached a major career milestone by competing at his fourth consecutive Asian Games, becoming the first Nepali tennis player reported to achieve the feat. He also made a winning start at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, partnering with Pradip Khadka to defeat a Mongolian pair in a dramatic men’s doubles opener.
Nepalis spent a combined Rs 209 billion on overseas education and foreign travel in fiscal year 2025/26, according to Ministry of Finance data, as more students pursue education abroad and international travel grows.
Nepal defeated Afghanistan in their opening men’s cricket match at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, defending their bowling effort and completing a successful chase of the 103-run target after restricting Afghanistan to 102/7 in 20 overs. The victory marked Nepal’s first T20 International win over Afghanistan in 12 years, bringing back memories of their historic 2014 ICC World T20 victory.
Nepali boxer Khagendra Roka Magar defeated Macau’s Alvin John Reyes Salinas by a unanimous 5–0 decision in the men’s 60kg preliminary round at the 20th Asian Games in Japan. The victory marked Nepal’s first boxing win at this edition of the Asian Games and kept the country’s hopes alive in the competition.
Teen pornography exposure is rising in Nepal despite the country’s 2018 ban. Studies suggest more than half of Nepali adolescents and young people have viewed porn, while a smaller group show signs of problematic use. Experts and research point to early exposure, weak sexuality education, limited parent-child conversations, and growing online risks such as sextortion and image abuse.
Education and Sports Minister Sasmit Pokhrel is set to travel to Japan as part of Nepal’s 211-member delegation for the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, where 135 Nepali athletes will compete across 21 sports. Nepal heads to the continental event with an ambitious goal of reaching a double-digit medal tally and challenging for its first-ever Asian Games gold.
Nepal and Japan face very different but serious geographical risks. Japan is exposed to earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanoes, while Nepal faces landslides, glacial floods and extreme weather. After the August 26 Rasuwa disaster, TU expert Dr. Basanta Raj Adhikari estimated its gravitational energy exceeded that of the Hiroshima atomic bomb. The disaster has so far killed 1,357 people, with 5,326 still missing.
Nepali athletes representing the country at the 20th Asian Games have received VIP access at Tribhuvan International Airport for the first time, as the national karate team departed for Japan.
UN General Assembly Votes To Support A New World Map That Shows Africa’s True Size More Accurately, With 164 Countries Backing The Change, The US Voting Against And Six Nations Abstaining
Japan PM Sanae Takaichi speaks with Nepal PM Shah, offers tents and blankets for flood victims and urges urgent efforts to rescue five missing Japanese citizens.
Nepal contributes only a tiny share of global emissions, yet faces some of the growing costs of climate impacts. Its adaptation plan estimates about $47.4 billion may be needed through 2050, with $45.9 billion expected from external support. The climate justice debate is about whether vulnerable countries like Nepal are receiving fair support without being pushed deeper into debt.
Nepal reports 80 confirmed Japanese Encephalitis cases across 25 districts, with 21 deaths. Health officials urge vaccination and mosquito-bite prevention.
Nepal’s first modern road tunnel has opened to private vehicles on a trial basis, allowing cars, jeeps and vans carrying up to nine passengers to travel between Kathmandu and Dhading through the Nagdhunga Tunnel.
Nepal's state-owned Dairy Development Corporation has started exporting DDC ghee to Dubai, marking its entry into the international market with an agreement to export at least 50,000 kg annually. DDC says it plans to expand exports across the Middle East and later reach markets including Japan, South Korea and Tibet, China, as it increases production and looks for new markets for Nepali dairy products.
25-year-old Nepali student Laxmi Rajbanshi was found dead in Fukuoka’s Naka River. Japanese police are investigating the case as a homicide.
New Zealand’s unbeaten Kasib Murdoch and Nepal’s Rabindra Dhant are set to meet in the Road to UFC Season 5 bantamweight semifinal in Shanghai on August 28, with pre-fight attention growing around Murdoch’s “King of Nepal” social-media post. Beyond the online exchanges, the matchup brings together Murdoch’s 8-0 unbeaten record and Dhant’s 10-1 record, with the winner advancing to the tournament final.
Nepal Cabinet announces 11 major decisions, including a Rs 5,000 monthly increase for school staff, Rs 2.73 billion Japanese grant for Tribhuvan Airport and key international and administrative decisions.
Nepal has renewed Udayapur Cement’s limestone licence and begun preparations for full-capacity operations, while experts assess options to revive Gorkharkali Rubber Industry.
The NSC has fixed December 2–15, 2026, for the long-delayed 10th National Games in Surkhet and approved the required standards and guidelines for the competition. The board also approved Nepal's participation in the 20th Asian Games in Japan, moved ahead with the first National Para Games from December 30, and discussed the continuing ANFA dispute.
Nepal’s qualified esports teams in Honor of Kings, PUBG Mobile and Mobile Legends: Bang Bang face the risk of missing the 20th Asian Games in Aichi Nagoya, Japan, as a dispute between esports associations creates serious registration problems.
Nepal Airlines Corporation will increase Kathmandu-Narita-Kathmandu flights to four times a week from September 18, citing rising passenger demand and the upcoming festival season. The airline’s widebody aircraft Annapurna has also returned to regular service after completing major maintenance.
Nepal has canceled the 17th International Association for Tibetan Studies (IATS) Conference following a government request. The event was expected to bring 720 delegates from 39 countries to Kathmandu.
Nepal welcomed 71,775 international visitors in July 2026, with tourist arrivals increasing 2.3 percent compared to the same month last year. South Asia contributed the highest share of visitors, while Nepal’s tourism recovery reached 95.8 percent of the pre-pandemic level.
Goldstar Stride Limited has partnered with Goldstar Japan Company Limited to expand the Goldstar footwear brand in Japan after Japanese representatives approved production standards at the company's manufacturing facilities. The agreement is expected to boost Nepal's exports, create jobs, strengthen Nepal–Japan economic ties, and showcase Nepali manufacturing in one of the world's most quality-conscious markets.
Nepal’s ambassador appointment process has been delayed after five career diplomats recommended by Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal failed to receive Cabinet approval. The delay comes as reported tension between Prime Minister Balendra Shah and the foreign minister grows, while Nepal continues to face ambassador vacancies in up to 22 diplomatic missions.
Nepal's first modern road tunnel, the Nagdhunga–Sisnekhola Tunnel, opens on July 27 with a three-month trial period. Check official toll rates, vehicle restrictions, two-wheeler ban, and key details.
Nepal exported pickles worth Rs211.69 million during the first 11 months of the last fiscal year, reaching more than a dozen countries, with Italy, Australia and the United Kingdom emerging as the three largest markets. The growth is being driven by entrepreneurs who are converting traditional household recipes into branded businesses that create jobs, support local agriculture and introduce Nepali flavours to international consumers.
Nepal's dog chew exports increased by 7 percent despite a 10 percent US tariff, reaching Rs 4.29 billion in the first 11 months of the fiscal year. Industry leaders believe exports could exceed Rs 10 billion if Nepal gains access to the European Union market by meeting international animal health standards.
At least 67 Nepalese citizens d*ed in Japan over the past ten months, including 25 su*cide cases, with many victims being student visa holders working part-time. Rising living costs, education loans, work restrictions, and weak support systems have raised serious concerns about the wellbeing of Nepalese living in Japan.
Nepali Students In Japan Allegedly Cheated By Fellow Nepali As Dozens Lose Millions Of Yen In Fake Job And Visa Promise Scam While Victims Face Visa Problems, Financial Crisis, And Uncertain Future
