Kathmandu: Egypt has officially opened the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the world’s largest archaeological museum, near the Great Pyramid of Giza, marking what many describe as a new cultural era for the country, the BBC reported. The $1.2 billion museum houses around 100,000 artefacts spanning 7,000 years of Egyptian history, including the complete collection from… Continue reading Egypt opens grand Egyptian Museum, world’s largest archaeological complex
Month: November 2025
Beijing eases chip export ban following Dutch takeover of Nexperia
Kathmandu: China has announced plans to ease the chip export ban it imposed after Dutch authorities took control of Nexperia, a Chinese-owned semiconductor company based in the Netherlands. The Netherlands had invoked a Cold War-era law in September to take over Nexperia, citing “serious governance shortcomings” and the need to ensure chip availability during emergencies.… Continue reading Beijing eases chip export ban following Dutch takeover of Nexperia
DoI withdraws six-point standard to ensure transparency in visit visa process
Kathmandu: Department of Immigration (DoI) has withdrawn the six-point standard and several previous directives related to visit visas in an effort to curb irregularities and promote transparency in immigration services. According to the DoI, travelers can now depart on a visit visa by presenting a valid passport, visa, flight ticket, and a self-declaration form. The… Continue reading DoI withdraws six-point standard to ensure transparency in visit visa process