Gold & Silver Watch: Nepal’s domestic gold rose Rs 1,400 per tola to Rs 288,700 and silver climbed Rs 40 to Rs 4,730, after a duty-driven price shock earlier this week. FATF Pressure: Nepal remains on the FATF “Grey List” as strategic anti-money laundering gaps persist, with hawala controls and oversight of high-risk cooperatives/casinos flagged. Forex Fix: NRB set USD at Rs 151.22 (sell) and euro at Rs 173.43 (sell), keeping currency costs in focus for import-heavy businesses. Road & Trade Bottlenecks: Nagdhunga–Muglin road expansion is again facing delays, with new deadline extension talks citing bitumen and utility relocation issues—another hit to logistics and economic activity. Industry Revival: Government is stepping up efforts to restart the long-shuttered Hetauda Textile Industry, with inspections underway and machinery reportedly still usable after repairs. Energy Angle: A push for solar-plus-battery storage is gaining attention as Nepal looks to reduce dry-season vulnerability and improve export value. Policy for Business: MoICS says it will draft laws on trade secrets and geographical indications under the NTIS, alongside training for producers and exporters. Banking Demand: Industrialists ask NRB to allow working-capital loans up to 60% of turnover, seeking more flexible rules for manufacturers. Market Pulse: Daily NZX update shows a slightly weaker start, with mixed movers across sectors. Health & Access: Narayani Hospital in Birgunj launched Nepal’s first Hemophilia Treatment Center, aiming to cut the need for patients to travel to Kathmandu.