
Nepal's Social Security Fund (SSF) has emerged as a key pillar of the country's welfare ambitions, but policy inconsistencies, restrictions on contributors, and recurring service disruptions are raising concerns about whether the system is meeting the needs of the workers it was designed to protect.
Gold and silver prices increased in the Nepali market on Sunday, with gold rising by Rs. 1,600 per tola and silver gaining Rs. 60 per tola, according to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers' Association.
Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has reaffirmed the government's commitment to the principle of "Once a Nepali, Always a Nepali," urging the Nepali diaspora to actively contribute to the country's development and investment opportunities.
US President Donald Trump says ongoing negotiations with Iran are showing signs of progress, while emphasizing that Washington remains fully prepared for military action if diplomacy fails.

Five ride-sharing companies have applied for registration in Gandaki Province after the provincial government introduced Nepal's first legal framework for regulating ride-sharing and self-drive services.
Nepal Rastra Bank has republished its guidelines on carrying foreign and Indian currency across Nepal's borders, reminding travelers to comply with existing declaration and exchange regulations.
Nepal's two key capital market institutions—NEPSE and CDSC—are operating without permanent chief executives, raising concerns over delayed reforms and market governance.
The Nepal Telecommunications Authority has blocked more than 223,000 illegal betting websites and apps as part of a government-led crackdown on online gambling, scams, and unauthorized financial transactions.
Prime Minister Balen Shah is set to meet representatives of Nepal's key export industries to discuss challenges, policy reforms, and measures to strengthen the country's export sector.
Gold and silver prices fell sharply in the Nepali market on Friday, with gold declining by Rs. 5,800 per tola and silver dropping by Rs. 155 per tola.

Nepal imported vehicles worth over Rs. 103 billion in the last fiscal year, with electric four-wheelers declining while demand for fuel-powered vehicles regained momentum.
Escalating conflict in the Middle East has pushed Brent crude to $100 per barrel for the first time since May, fueling concerns over higher inflation, energy costs, and economic uncertainty.