Housing & Construction Policy: Nepal’s government has tabled a Building Bill to guarantee housing rights, with grants up to Rs 75,000 for low-income families and subsidised “smart homes” for middle-income households, plus support for first-time builders using approved designs. Disaster Impact on Industry & Infrastructure: Landslides and floods in Parbat displaced 300 families, destroyed 170 houses, damaged schools and bridges, and left rural roads blocked; meanwhile, fuel and recovery delays are leaving flood-affected businesses unaware of support. Energy & Fuel Supply: Nepal Oil Corporation kept petroleum prices unchanged despite higher import costs, citing Bhotekoshi flood impacts and Dashain/Tihar; Kulekhani hydropower dam was declared safe after heavy rains. Aviation & Trade Logistics: Nepal’s EU air-safety delisting plan is at risk as key civil aviation bills stalled in Parliament prorogation; Chinese officials plan to inspect Korala customs, while 150 containers remain stranded as Korala road stays blocked. Private Sector Confidence: A policy push is underway to improve legal clarity for investors, alongside concessional startup loans—Rs 1.057 billion to 922 startups—while businesses complain recovery packages are slow to reach them. Local Economy & Markets: “Made in Nepal” brands were promoted at a Sanepa fair, and chyangra traders from Upper Dolpa are moving animals toward Pokhara and Kathmandu for Dashain demand.