Capital Market Overhaul: Nepal’s Finance Committee directed the government to draft a new Securities Bill and push reforms at SEBON, NEPSE and CDSC, including tighter IPO/promoter-share rules and stronger cyber security for trading systems. NEPSE Slips: The stock index fell below 2600, closing at 2,598.89 points, with Rs 4.765 billion turnover as investors stayed cautious. Civil Aviation Restructuring Debate: Nepal is moving to split the Civil Aviation Authority into separate regulator and service-provider institutions, with a key question being whether real capacity and independence will improve safety and governance. Flood Recovery & Connectivity: One month after the Bhote Koshi disaster, temporary tuins are being used to restore crossings and road links are gradually reopening, while hydropower damage and power-disruption pressures are forcing alternative electricity supply planning. Trade Disruptions with China: All three major overland routes—Tatopani, Rasuwagadhi and Korala—were hit by monsoon disruptions, stranding cargo and raising supply concerns ahead of Dashain/Tihar. Energy Budget Execution: The energy minister ordered faster budget and project implementation after low financial progress, urging tenders and agreements earlier in the fiscal year. AIIB Leadership: Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle returned from AIIB’s Doha annual meeting where Nepal was elected vice-chair for 2026–27. Migrant Workers Diplomacy: NRN Qatar submitted a 9-point memorandum to address problems faced by Nepali workers in Qatar, while Nepal also urged Malaysia to remove listed manpower agencies from its FWCMS system.