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Nepal

The latest news, analysis and opinion on Nepal. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.

Capital

Kathmandu

Head of State

President Ram Chandra Poudel

Head of Government

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli

A man in Jammu, India, bathes from a roadside water tap on June 15 to cool himself off on a hot summer day. Photo: AP

Climate change

Asia is heating up at double the global rate amid climate crisis, UN warns

Asia’s vast land mass is intensifying extreme heatwaves as its sea surface warms at twice the global average, a new UN report reveals.

24 Jun 2025 - 3:45PMvideocam

Editor's Letter

This week in PostMag: tile art, translation and a marathon star

19 Jun 2025 - 5:21PM

Profile

Ultra-marathon sensation Sunmaya Budha blazes a trail for women to follow

14 Jun 2025 - 4:15AM

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong fans aim ire at head coach Westwood after poor draw with Nepal

Chants of ‘Westwood out’ greet Englishman after side fails to score against limited opposition at Hong Kong Stadium.

5 Jun 2025 - 10:50PM

Hong Kong midfielder Juninho fires a shot across goal during his side’s friendly against Nepal at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: Elson Li

The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Nepal’s unbreakable spirit and bus-driver-turned-coach powering Asian Cup ride

Australian Matt Ross plotting upwards curve following unconventional route into professional game.

5 Jun 2025 - 7:00AM

China-India relations

Chinese embassy in Nepal again warns nationals against visiting India border

Third reminder in past month comes after arrest of three Chinese nationals since India tightened border patrols after Pakistan operation.

31 May 2025 - 5:43PM

Climate change

Swiss Birch glacier collapse is a chilling warning to Asia

At-risk regions like the Himalayas would benefit from the early-warning system which averted mass casualties in Switzerland, experts say.

31 May 2025 - 3:31PMvideocam

A helicopter flies above debris and destroyed houses of the village of Blatten now submerged after the huge Birch glacier collapsed on Wednesday. Photo: AFP

International Cricket Council

Played in the mountains, Nepal Premier League takes T20 cricket to new heights

Foreign players enjoy a surprising experience in the Himalayas as Nepal makes third attempt at carving out a niche in the cricket landscape.

29 May 2025 - 11:09PM

Mount Everest

British climbers conquer Everest in record time using Xenon gas innovation

Xenon is a colourless, odourless gas with anaesthetic properties that can improve acclimatisation and protect against altitude sickness.

21 May 2025 - 8:01PM

Women and gender

The Nepali factory challenging menstrual taboos

Miteri is part of a growing movement to protect women’s health and dismantle taboos on menstruation in Nepal.

23 May 2025 - 10:14AM

The Nepali factory challenging menstrual taboos

Fashion

Singapore-born fashion designer Prabal Gurung’s amazing life in new memoir

The Met Gala mainstay’s new book, Walk Like a Girl, reflects on his roots in Singapore and Nepal, a tough childhood, and runway success.

14 May 2025 - 11:15AM

Prabal Gurung started his own label in 2009 and has dressed celebrities including Michelle Obama, Kate Middleton, Zoe Saldana and Sarah Jessica Parker. Photo: AP

Environment

‘Green menstruation’: Nepal’s activists tackle pad pollution for women’s health

A factory in Nepal is challenging traditional views on menstruation by educating the public about its biodegradable menstrual pads.

11 May 2025 - 5:00PM

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong ranks 37th overall for journalists’ safety in new global index

City scored highly for physical safety of reporters, but performed worse in areas measuring digital and psychological well-being.

7 May 2025 - 5:27PM

Mount Everest

Nepal to demand experience for Everest climbers in new safety push

Aspiring to conquer the world’s highest peak? Nepal says not so fast – you’ll need a 7,000-metre climb in the country under your belt first.

29 Apr 2025 - 12:22PMvideocam

A mountaineer holds on to a rope during an ice climbing session at Everest Base Camp in Nepal earlier this month. Photo: Reuters

Climbing and mountaineering

Record-breaking sherpa Kami Rita to climb Everest for 31st time

Kami Rita holds the record for the most successful ascents of Mount Everest at 30 times – in May last year he climbed the peak twice.

20 Apr 2025 - 4:25PM

Climbers on a glacier at a base camp, 5,364 m (17,598 ft) above sea level, of Mt. Everest in Nepal, April 26 2024. Nepalese climber Kami Rita Sherpa broke his own record on 12 May that year after successfully climbing Mt Everest for the 29th time. Photo: EPA-EFE

Myanmar

Letters | Quake-hit Myanmar can draw hope from Nepal’s rebuilding

Readers discuss Nepal’s recovery from the 2015 quake, Disney’s remake of Snow White, and the heartwarming scenes that play out on Hong Kong’s public transport.

20 Apr 2025 - 11:30AM

Ukraine war

Opinion | Chinese fighters in Ukraine and the global pipeline feeding Russia’s war machine

Recruitment videos in Mandarin promise high pay and heroism, as Moscow’s desperate need for manpower fuels a global marketplace of fighters.

20 Apr 2025 - 10:00AMvideocam

Asia travel

Insiders’ guide to Kathmandu, 3 city states that became the Nepalese capital

Locals share their inside knowledge of what to see, eat, drink and buy in the Nepalese capital city.

1 Apr 2025 - 5:48PM

View from the Patan Museum looking onto Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal. Photo: Getty Images

Environment

Black carbon: the super pollutant melting Asia’s glaciers

While CO2 gets the spotlight, black carbon’s potent, short-lived warming effect is pushing Asia’s glaciers past the tipping point.

29 Mar 2025 - 5:00PM

The Philippines

Philippines’ nuclear advocacy faces reality check after statement recall

As Manila’s attempt to act as a middleman in nuclear disarmament falters, analysts question its ability to influence smaller nations.

26 Mar 2025 - 9:30AMvideocam

Bhutan

Bhutan’s life sentences for political prisoners is illegal, UN says

The UN report noted that it was ‘discriminatory’ to single out members of a minority group for expressing political opinions.

21 Mar 2025 - 12:44PM

The Punakha Dzong Fortress in Bhutan. Photo: Tim Pile

India

Man’s best friend celebrates Holi, the festival of colours

Holi is celebrated by smearing each other with brightly coloured powder, dancing and feasting on traditional confectionery.

14 Mar 2025 - 8:38PM

A woman pets a dog who took part in Holi festivities at a park in New Delhi. Photo: AP

SCMP Highlights

Nepal’s China-built airport, North Korea’s hackers using AI: 7 Asia highlights

From an Indian summit devolving into food fight to Nepal’s China-built airport, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

11 Mar 2025 - 2:43PM

Religion

Thousands in Nepal want monarchy back, decry government corruption

Protests in 2006 forced the king to give up his authoritarian rule, and two years later the parliament voted to abolish the monarchy.

9 Mar 2025 - 9:02PM

Aviation

Nepal’s China-built airport ‘cautiously optimistic’ for first international flight

While the flight is seen as a step towards boosting connectivity and attracting Chinese tourists, concerns remain about the airport’s sustainability and overall viability.

8 Mar 2025 - 12:30PM

Passengers wait outside Pokhara International Airport in Pokhara, Nepal. Photo: China News Service via Getty Images

Icons and Influencers

Cross-cultural designer Prabal Gurung loves to celebrate Nepal and its crafts

Gurung cites the Hyatt Regency in Kathmandu as among his favourite hotels – and James Dean, Marlon Brando, David Bowie, Jimi Hendrix and Bob Dylan as his style heroes.

3 Mar 2025 - 4:03PM

New York-based designer Prabal Gurung – who’s dressed Kamala Harris, Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey – grew up in Nepal, and retains an affinity for his country’s culture, crafts and mountains... as well as oud and David Attenborough. Photo: Handout

Medicine

Interns expose dark side of medical training in Nepal

An explosive social media post has ignited a movement to address the grim conditions faced by Nepal’s aspiring healthcare professionals.

20 Feb 2025 - 8:30PM

India

South Asia after USAID: can India rise to the challenge?

The sudden suspension of USAID funds has delivered a gut punch to Nepal and Bangladesh – but it could be an opportunity for India to step up.

16 Feb 2025 - 5:00PM

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