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

Asian Apparel Industry Faces Crisis Amid Trump’s Sweeping Tariffs

Dhaka -- Manufacturers and suppliers across Asia are expressing deep concern over the future of their apparel

Nations Secure Landmark Deal on Nature Funding at COP16

Rome, Feb 27, 2025 (AFP): Countries reached a last-minute agreement on Thursday to map out funding for biodiversity

‘The Brown Heart’: New Documentary Highlights Rising Heart Disease Risk in South Asians

Nepali Cricket Team Arrives in London Ahead of ICC Cricket World Cup League-2 in Scotland

Sagarmatha Dialogue: Nepal to host climate change conference

Nepal Proposes Stricter Rules for Everest Climbers to Curb Overcrowding and Boost Safety

Buddha Purnima: Honouring the Life, Teachings, and Legacy of the Buddha Across the World

News

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Nepali Cricket Team Arrives in London Ahead of ICC Cricket World Cup League-2 in Scotland

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Buddha Purnima: Honouring the Life, Teachings, and Legacy of the Buddha Across the World

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UK Reforms Immigration: 18-Month PSW & 10-Year Path to Settlement from Work Permits Announced

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GCRPPB calls for urgent action re the plight of Bhutanese Refugees expelled by the US authorities

Op-Ed

India-Pakistan ceasefire shouldn’t disguise fact that norms have changed in South Asia, making future de-escalation much harder
Trump’s trade war will hurt everyone – from Cambodian factories to US online shoppers
A Journey to Remember: Exploring the Magic of Andorra
‘Climate Change is creating risk to food security and  fuelling migration in countries of Global South’ -Dr. Giri Kandel
Slaughter at Gadhimai: Can we stop this Cruelty?

UK

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UK Reforms Immigration: 18-Month PSW & 10-Year Path to Settlement from Work Permits Announced

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Nepal Faces Climate Crisis, Seeks Continued UK Support: Minister Shahi

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NNIPA Honours Nepali Taekwondo Champion Pharam Bahadur Mahat in London

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Former Gurkha Hari Budha Magar Sets Record as First Double Above-Knee Amputee to Summit Aconcagua

Nepal

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Nepali Cricket Team Arrives in London Ahead of ICC Cricket World Cup League-2 in Scotland

Sagarmatha Dialogue: Nepal to host climate change conference
Nepal Proposes Stricter Rules for Everest Climbers to Curb Overcrowding and Boost Safety

Interview

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‘‘The evolving power struggle between the US and China in South Asia is likely to escalate under Trump presidency’’- RAMESH ADHIKARI

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‘Traditional caste system is a man-made social construct that has pushed the Dalits to continued state of oppression’-Dr Drona Prakash Rasali

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

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

Nepali Cricket Team Arrives in London Ahead of ICC Cricket World Cup League-2 in Scotland
Sagarmatha Dialogue: Nepal to host climate change conference
Nepal Proposes Stricter Rules for Everest Climbers to Curb Overcrowding and Boost Safety
Buddha Purnima: Honouring the Life, Teachings, and Legacy of the Buddha Across the World
Security stepped up at vital installations in Delhi amid soaring tensions with Pakistan

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

SecurityPal: Bridging Silicon Valley and Silicon Peaks
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

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

Declining Genetic Diversity Threatens Wildlife Survival
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

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