South Asia Time – for leading economic & business updates from UK

Hope and despair in India

A study by a Nepali researcher highlights the decades-old tradition of Nepali youths crossing the border to

47 million children will need humanitarian assistance in South Asia in 2025 – UNICEF

New Delhi, December 6, 2024 – Almost 47 million children across South Asia will require humanitarian assistance

Elon Musk Sparks Debate Over Population Decline, Migration, and Humanity’s Future

Nepal-India teaming up for promoting cross-border religious tourism

Brazil Demands Explanation from Meta Over Discontinuation of Fact-Checking Program

Elon Musk Sparks Debate Over Population Decline, Migration, and Humanity’s Future

Nepal Unites to Honor Founding Architect: Prithvi Narayan Shah’s Birth Anniversary Celebrated

News

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Brazil Demands Explanation from Meta Over Discontinuation of Fact-Checking Program

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Nepali Runner Makes History with Seven Marathons Across Seven Continents in Seven days

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Transboundary cooperation needed in South Asia to combat climate crisis:  Dr Wagle

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Sri Lanka’s Left-Leaning Alliance Nears Landslide Victory in Snap Elections Amid Economic Turmoil

Op-Ed

Slaughter at Gadhimai: Can we stop this Cruelty?
Delhi’s annual air pollution has become a human-made calamity
Cop29 climate finance deal: why poor countries are so angry
US election: how does the electoral college voting system work?
Say What You Mean

UK

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Inaugural CNSUK webinar explores Nepali identity and religious diversity

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Double-Amputee Everest Climber Hari Budha Magar Honoured with MBE for Disability Awareness

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UK Government Extends Validity of BRPs and BRCs to Ease Transition to eVisas

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BBC Celebrates 100 Inspiring Women of 2024: South Asian Women Shine

Nepal

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Nepal-India teaming up for promoting cross-border religious tourism

Nepal Unites to Honor Founding Architect: Prithvi Narayan Shah’s Birth Anniversary Celebrated
Nepal and China Ink Nine-Point Agreement During PM Oli’s Visit

Interview

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‘The global community must recognise the urgency of climate crisis and take decisive action’

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‘South Asia, particularly the Himalayas, are highly vulnerable to the changing climate and weather phenomena’

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‘Countries from  Global South should form coalitions to amplify their negotiation power’

Food & Lifestyle

Appropriate treatment for hypertension could avert 76 million deaths globally by 2050: WHO
UK’s First Permanent Gallery on South Asian Community Provides a Window into Rich Heritage and Culture
Ancient Origins of Curry Unearthed in South-East Asia: Traces of Spice Trade 2,000 Years Ago
Shockwaves in the Beverage Industry: Diet Coke Ingredient Labeled a Potential Cancer Risk
Global Study Warns of Alarming Rise in Diabetes Cases Worldwide, Urgent Action Needed

Economy

Urgent Call for Improved Food Policies to Combat Rising Obesity in South Asia
South Asia’s Growth Remains Resilient but Below Pre-Pandemic Levels, World Bank Reports
Sri Lanka Excludes Banks from Local Debt Restructuring Plan to Safeguard Deposits
Rising Debt and Inequalities Amplify Global Employment Divide, says ILO Report
APEC economies vow efforts to curb inflation, support sustainable growth

South Asia

Nepal-India teaming up for promoting cross-border religious tourism
Nepal Unites to Honor Founding Architect: Prithvi Narayan Shah’s Birth Anniversary Celebrated
Nepal and China Ink Nine-Point Agreement During PM Oli’s Visit
Over 400,000 Sri Lankans Affected by Severe Weather
PM Oli to Visit China for High-Level Meetings with President Xi Jinping

Profile

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Nepalese Teenager Breaks Record as Youngest to Summit All 14 Highest Peaks

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Kiban Rai Becomes First Nepalese Player to Sign Professional Contract in English Football League

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Cllr Nina Gurung Becomes UK’s First Female Mayor of Nepalese and British Gurkha Heritage

Entrepreneurship

Genese Solution achieves the AWS Generative AI Competency
Varang Health Care rebrands itself to provide quality care services
Another Big Year for the Makesworth Foundation
Rubicon Drinks Founder Naresh Nagrecha Remembered for Business Acumen and Philanthropy
Nepal-Bangladesh discuss to promote bilateral tech cooperation

Kids & Educational

Nurturing Bonds: Guiding Your Teen Through Tough Times with Love and Support
Three UK Girls Embark on a Philanthropic Journey to Nepal: Diary Chronicles their Transformative Volunteering Experience
UK Girls Embark on Life-Changing Journey: Volunteering in Nepal’s Rural School, Diary Chronicles Adventure(Day-3)
Give babies peanut butter to cut allergy by 77%, study says
WHO prepares plan to keep children safe online

Research & Academic

Groundbreaking Study Explores Postnatal Mental Health of British South Asian Mothers
Can the NHS soup and shake diet really reverse diabetes? Here’s what you need to know
Urgent Call for Improved Food Policies to Combat Rising Obesity in South Asia
Harnessing Nepal’s Protected Areas: A Blueprint for Sustainable Development and Biodiversity Conservation
Study Reveals: Marrying Blood Relatives Linked to 10% of Type 2 Diabetes Cases in British Asian Communities

SAT Special

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Understanding the Diversity of South Asian Communities in the UK

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Exploring the Rich Heritage of South Asia: A Spotlight on the Region during Heritage Month

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Why the 1923 Nepal–Britain Treaty of Friendship is of great importance for Nepal and the UK

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Breakthrough Season for British South Asian Football Players

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Asians on New Year Honours List 2023

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British Asian achievers honoured and winners announced at Annual ceremony