Infrastructure Push: Japan approved an extra JPY 5.7 billion (about Rs. 5.5 billion) for Nepal’s Nagdhunga Tunnel, taking total support to over Rs. 22 billion; the 2.68 km tunnel is near completion (about 99%) and could open to the public in July 2026. Road Resilience: With monsoon arriving, roads across Nepal face landslide and blockage risks, threatening lifeline highways and travel safety. Policy for Faster Builds: Government plans a “Sunset Law” to automatically expire after 10 years, aiming to cut legal and administrative delays that stall infrastructure projects. IT & Digital Governance: MoIC is restructuring the communication sector under federal lines, including coordination on radio licensing and updates to outdated laws; NAS-IT also welcomed budget measures to boost IT exports and digital services. Energy & Industry Costs: Budget debate continues over electricity VAT and demand charges, while CNI says customs and excise reforms could lower production costs and support industrial zones and import substitution. Agriculture Prices: Kalimati set wholesale rates for fruits and vegetables for Jestha 21, shaping near-term market costs. Healthcare Supply: Nepal faces a shortage of platinum-based chemotherapy drugs like carboplatin, disrupting cancer treatment. Cooperatives: Deposit return for problematic cooperatives remains unclear, with critics saying the FY 2026/27 budget lacks dedicated allocations. Tourism & Logistics: Pokhara–Muglin road travel has eased as expansion works progress; Everest saw a record 1,000+ summit attempts this season, with verification pending.