While the move is partly viewed as a way to meet rising electricity demand fueled by economic growth, the trend is also being accelerated by the deteriorating situation in the Middle East.
Nepal's government data show a steady decline in public schools and enrollment while private institutions continue to grow.
The kickoff meeting had initially been expected to take place earlier this year but was delayed as Washington focused on other priorities, including the Middle East conflict.
The operation called Ops Selamat PaPa focuses on the manufacturing, distribution and sale of all types of smoking products.
Major General Meng Xiangqing, a professor at China's National Defence University, made the remarks on Saturday during a parallel session of the three-day Shangri-La Dialogue, which concluded on Sunday.
The initiative was unveiled during an Industry Leadership Summit held on Friday alongside THAIFEX–Anuga Asia 2026, marking its first formal introduction to the industry.
Vietnamese President Tô Lâm, who is also the general secretary of his country’s Communist Party, will deliver the keynote speech on Friday, with Timor-Leste President Jose Ramos-Horta scheduled to give a special address the following day.
Cross-border wealth booked in Hong Kong rose 10.7 per cent in 2025 to reach $2.9 trillion, driven by Chinese mainland capital inflows, strong initial public offering activity, and equity-market gains, according to BCG Global Wealth Report 2026.
As part of a new public diplomacy strategy, Nepal is planning phased visits by Indian social media influencers to showcase its tourism offerings.
Conservationists at Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi Province have achieved a historic milestone in wildlife preservation by successfully hatching a Greater Adjutant stork chick.
Seoul and Tokyo to expand LNG cooperation and deepen coordination on crude oil supply and stockpiling.
Most foreign nationals will now be allowed to stay for a maximum of 30 days instead of the previous 60 days.
Takaichi was scheduled to arrive in Andong, about 190km southeast of Seoul, for a two-day trip later in the day.
The government is also coordinating with hospitals and public health agencies to improve early detection and response capacities.
The two nations have also agreed to strengthen the exchange of information and experiences related to these crimes in order to suppress them more effectively.
The summit is seen as an important moment in top-level diplomacy.
The strategy also places strong emphasis on workforce development, with measures to create more quality jobs, support career transitions, and promote lifelong learning among workers.
The Immigration and Corrections Ministry said it is currently building around 70 kitchens across prisons and detention centres nationwide, with about 36 expected to be operational by the end of the month.
