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Nepal's digital infrastructure withstands unrest as backup systems avert major collapse

Kathmandu, Sept. 16 -- The recent protests in Nepal have shown how critical digital infrastructure and backup systems are, as arson, looting, and vandalism damaged several government and private offic... Read More


Nepal's social media restrictions raise concerns over digital freedom and investment climate

Kathmandu, Sept. 7 -- Nepal had long been noted for steady progress in digital freedom, e-governance, and the digital economy. But of late, it is now increasingly moving towards the ranks of countries... Read More


Nepal's social media ban explained in six questions

Kathmandu, Sept. 4 -- The government's decision to ban Facebook and other major social media platforms that failed to register with the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology has trigger... Read More


Nepal bans Facebook and other major social media platforms over non-compliance

Kathmandu, Sept. 4 -- The government has imposed a ban on Facebook and other major social media platforms that failed to register with the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology within t... Read More


Khetan Group joins fintech by buying stake in Fonepay

Kathmandu, Sept. 2 -- Khetan Group, one of the country's oldest and influential industrial conglomerates, has entered the country's digital payment ecosystem. Rajendra Khetan, chair of the group, has ... Read More


Telegram moves to register in Nepal after government ban

Kathmandu, Aug. 27 -- The messaging app Telegram, which was banned in Nepal in July over its alleged use in fraud and money laundering, has formally applied for registration with the Ministry of Commu... Read More


Central bank betrays its digital push with digital bank closure

Kathmandu, Aug. 24 -- Nepal's annual budget has promised the launch of fully digital financial institutions-neo-banks-within the current fiscal year 2025-26. The Nepal Rastra Bank's monetary policy, a... Read More