Category: The Kathmandu Post/ANN
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The Battle Over Basmati
Basmati is more than a prized grain: its name has become the subject of a fierce international ownership battle between India, Nepal and Pakistan.
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Nepal Cashes In on Trump’s Tariffs
International garment brands and Indian exporters hit by Trump’s 50% tariffs are now eyeing Nepal as a cheaper production hub, where levies are only 10%. Industry insiders say the shift could revive Nepal’s struggling textile sector, but risks of illegal transhipment loom.