Nepali Dias Express

A weekly digest of news, insights, opportunities, and stories from Nepal — designed for the global Nepali diaspora. From Kathmandu to Sydney, Dubai to London — stay connected to what matters.

Featured Posts

The Dream of Owning a House in Kathmandu, Killed in 6 Days!

From backroom land deals that may shatter your dream of owning a house in Kathmandu to skies opening for FDI, here’s what shaped Nepal this week, and why it matters to you.

Kailash Panday

Microsoft Exits Pakistan: Will It Enter Nepal?

As Microsoft leaves Pakistan, Nepal has a unique opportunity to pitch itself as the next small-but-promising tech hub in South Asia. But will we rise to the occasion?

Kailash Panday

Tanking Dollar to Shark Tank Nepal: What the Nepali Diaspora Needs to Know This Week

From Trump’s “Big Fat Bill” and the falling USD to Nepal’s court controversies, ride-hailing standstills, and investor theatrics on TV, this week’s got it all.

Kailash Panday

Nepal’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Dream: Will It Deliver, or Disappear?

Is Nepal Ready to Play With Billions? A Deep Dive into the Sovereign Wealth Fund Fantasy

Kailash Panday

UAE’s Golden Visa for ₹23 Lakh? Not So Fast.

Kailash Panday

IPO Dreams, Missing Delegates, and the Taxpayer Hunger Games: This Week in Nepali Absurdity

From Hydro IPO Hype to Tax Inequality and Missing Delegates: This Week’s Dispatch on How Patriotism, Policy, and Public Money Collide in Nepal (And Why It Matters Even If You're Abroad)

Kailash Panday

Archive

From Idle Credit to AI Fever: A Tale of Two Economies

The one where Nepali loans stalled, Nvidia broke records, and Trump took a breather (finally)

Kailash Panday

Cabinet Chaos, Nasdaq Cheers, and a Louvre Heist: This Week’s Global Rollercoaster

From new ministers to the Louvre heist, here's your weekly dose of what the world’s been up to.

Kailash Panday

Nepal’s Export “Miracle,” Minister’s Rolex & Meta’s Morality

Your quick catch-up on what happened in Nepal and around the world this past week.

Kailash Panday

Nepal Slows, Gold Soars, and Trump Starts Another Fire

From Nepal’s Economic Hangover to Trump’s Trade Drama: This Week’s Dispatch on How Money, Power, and Patience All Ran Out at Once.

Kailash Panday

Nepal Changed the Rules So Gen Z Could Vote for the Future They Demanded

Normally, no new voters can register once an election date is set. But this time, Nepal made an exception; ensuring Gen Z, the drivers of change, get their names on the rolls before heading to the polls.

Kailash Panday

Want to work in the U.S.? Trump just slapped a $100K entry fee

Confused about the $100K H-1B fee? Here’s how it works (and why it was rolled out)

Kailash Panday

The Home Minister Just Promised Diaspora Voting — Could It Really Happen?

From potential diaspora voting to Europe scheming with Russia’s frozen assets; here's all the updates you can't afford to miss!

Kailash Panday

Falgun Election 2082: Will Nepal Break the Cycle, or Just Repeat the Past?

A new generation is casting its vote, and the question is whether the new election delivers reform or repeats the same old cycle.

Kailash Panday

Nepal Government Just Deleted the Internet: What’s The Logic Behind It?

When a country lives on Facebook and YouTube, what’s the logic behind shutting them down? Along with Nepali and global updates you can’t miss this week.

Kailash Panday

Your Next GAP Hoodie Might Say ‘Made in Nepal’ But Don’t Ask Where It Was Sewn.

As India and Bangladesh get hammered by Trump’s tariffs, brands are eyeing Nepal as a cheaper backup. But can we actually deliver, or will this just turn into another ‘Made in Nepal’ label slapped on someone else’s clothes?

Kailash Panday

Arnico Panday vs Ain Mahar: Same Law, Different Justice

Arnico Panday and Ain Mahar faced the same allegations, but one spent four days in custody while the other walked free. Uncover the reasons why, along with this week’s key Nepali and global updates.

Kailash Panday

Tariff and Territory Saga: Oli Sleepless as Trump Dreams of a Nobel Prize

Trump Sparked It, India and China Sealed It, and Nepal Is Losing Sleep Over Lipulekh

Kailash Panday