Call to promote Science in South Asia
London– A leading Science magazine has called upon South Asian governments to establish a regional funding mechanism similar to that of
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Economy
Diets of nearly half of South Asian immigrants are unhealthy, study suggests
by Bev Betkowski, University of Alberta A significant percentage of new immigrants to Alberta from some South Asian countries are
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Asian Companies with Women on Boards Show Better Financial Performance: Study
According to the study — Board Gender Diversity in ASEAN — companies with more than 30 percent of women on
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More than 80 percent girls leave the school before they reach to higher secondary level in Nepal
By Anil Paudel Bridging the gap between students’ transition from school to work is critical for realizing education’s potential in
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Government of Nepal does not fully meet the minimum standards for elimination of women trafficking : Report
Kathmandu — Human traffickers have been exploiting Nepali women and girls through sex trafficking and domestic servitude in Nepal, India,
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Wechat and Alipay applied to operate legally in Nepal
Kathmandu — Digital payment platforms Wechat and Alipay have applied with the Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) to legally operate in
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Facebook unveils its new digital currency called Libra
London : Facebook has unveiled plans to launch a new digital currency, called Libra, next year. It said people would
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U.S. Visa Applicants Must Now Submit 5 Years of Social Media Information
U.S. State Department began implementing its requirement that nearly all U.S. visa applicants submit their social media usernames, previous email
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India imposes higher customs duty on 28 US goods
PTI : After extending the deadline for several times, India has decided to impose additional customs duties on 29 US
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China-South Asia to promote manufacturing upgrades
KUNMING, (Xinhua) — Manufacturing upgrades is the hottest topic at the 14th China-South Asia Business Forum held in Kunming, capital
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