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Naaya Aayam Multi-disciplinary Institute (NAMI) held its convocation ceremony at Hotel Yak and Yeti, marking the graduation of 90 students from its undergraduate programs in Software Engineering, Network Engineering, Business Administration, and Environmental Science. The programs are run in affiliation with the University of Northampton (UoN), UK, for over a decade.

The event was chaired by Captain Rameshwar Thapa, with Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba as the chief guest. NAMI’s Academic Head, Nischal Khadka, opened the ceremony, encouraging graduates to move forward with purpose and resilience.

In her address, Deuba highlighted the role of modern technology in preparing students for future challenges. Chairperson Thapa also congratulated the graduates, acknowledging their academic and personal growth.

The Banking, Finance and Insurance Institute of Nepal (BFIN), in collaboration with the India-Nepal Centre of PHDCCI, hosted a high-level symposium titled “An Aspiring Nepal: How to Benefit from Economic Reforms?” on May 10, 2025, at the Radisson Hotel in Kathmandu.

The event brought together a distinguished group of policymakers, economists, and industry leaders from both Nepal and India to deliberate on Nepal’s ongoing economic reform agenda and the prospects for enhanced regional economic cooperation.

Sanjeev Sanyal, Economic Advisor to the Prime Minister of India, delivered the keynote address, offering valuable insights drawn from India’s own reform journey. Other key speakers included Binod Atreya (BFIN), Binod Chaudhary (CNI), Prakash Kumar Shrestha (NPC), and Prasanna Shrivastava (Embassy of India).

A focused panel discussion led by Atul K. Thakur (PHDCCI) explored critical themes such as policy innovation, financial sector reforms, and opportunities for regional growth. Panelists featured representatives from FNCCI, NRB, CBFIN, Nepal SBI Bank, and Visa Inc.

The symposium emphasized that economic reforms are vital for Nepal’s sustainable growth, job creation, and long-term development. Stronger collaboration between India and Nepal was highlighted as a key enabler of more effective reform outcomes. Speakers also underscored the need for inclusive and actionable strategies to ensure the success of Nepal’s reform efforts.

The Delegation of the European Union to Nepal hosted on May 8 an event at Patan Museum in Lalitpur to celebrate Europe Day. Europe Day officially falls on May 9th, and marks the adoption of the Schuman Declaration, which in 1950 laid the foundations of what would later become the European Union. The occasion holds special significance this year as it is 75 years since the signing of the Declaration.

Chief Guest of the event was Vice President of Nepal, Mr. Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav. Other attendees include Mayor Chiri Babu Maharjan of Lalitpur Metropolitan City, ministers and other representatives of the government of Nepal, diplomats including ambassadors of EU Member States, civil society, the private sector, media, as well as youth participants, and various other friends and partners of the European Union. The program featured a presentation on a youth-centered environmental campaign, reflecting the European Union’s commitment to sustainability and youth engagement in Nepal.

In her remarks,  Veronique Lorenzo, Ambassador of the European Union to Nepal, stated: “Nepal is a trusted partner of the European Union. Through our Global Gateway initiative, we support Nepal’s prosperity agenda, working together with EU Member States and European Development Finance Institutions.” The Ambassador said: “As global challenges grow, so does the EU’s determination to remain a reliable, consistent, and principled partner.”The Europe Day celebration underlined shared values and the ongoing collaboration between the European Union and Nepal, EU said in a press statement.

On 2 May 2025, Ambassador Rob Fenn and Mrs Julia Fenn hosted friends from across the UK-Nepal relationship to celebrate the official birthday of His Majesty King Charles III. Nepal’s Vice President, Hon. Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav graced the event.

The event highlighted another year in the UK’s unique relations with Nepal – following soon after the visit of the Duke and Dutchess of Edinburgh in February. It helped to celebrate some of the amazing examples of people-to-people friendship between the two countries, the role of Gurkhas, our business and investment links, education collaboration, and incredible development partnership with Nepal. Ambassador Fenn thanked Nepal and Nepalis for that longstanding friendship which continues to grow.

Nepal government officials, political party leaders, academics, Chevening scholars, development partners, members from diplomatic community, and media attended the event. The King’s Birthday is also marked as a way to celebrate the UK National Day.

Speaking at the event, Ambassador Fenn said, “Nepal’s progress is attracting global attention. In London – for example – financiers are starting to talk about Nepal as an attractive destination for investment. They have a sentimental attachment to Nepal, recently refreshed by a spectacular visit to the country by the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh – who have been raving about Nepal’s friendliness and beauty ever since.