Healthcare Access: BeOne Medicines’ Brukinsa access program for chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) is extended through 2028, targeting about 1,000 patients cumulatively, including Nepal where the program has already reached 300+ patients. Dairy & Agri Finance: Nepal’s agriculture minister says milk payment timelines to dairy farmers will be cut from 8 months to 3 months, with a further push to 25 days by late Bhadra, alongside plans for a Rs 400 million loan and a new processing plant. Consumer Protection: The Department of Commerce, Supplies and Consumer Protection fined two firms Rs 5 lakh for consumer fraud—unissued PAN bills and unhygienic food at a hostel, plus overpricing—while summoning other businesses for document checks. FDI & Industry: Nepal received only Rs 3.77 billion in foreign direct investment commitments in the first month of FY 2026/27, down over 84% year-on-year, though the number of projects rose, led by small industries and IT. Energy & Power Reliability: Energy Minister Biraj Bhakta Shrestha links frequent outages to aging infrastructure and says smart meters, substations, and distribution upgrades are accelerating; he also stresses boosting domestic consumption and exports. LPG Supply Watch: Nepal Oil Corporation urges consumers not to stockpile as Kathmandu Valley supply is above average demand, with distribution expected to normalize within days. Market Pulse: NEPSE fell 19.34 points to 2,622.48, with turnover around Rs 5.07 billion. Digital Commerce Rules: Online businesses must register with the Department of Commerce, Supplies and Consumer Protection under the Electronic Trade Act/Directive, as enforcement tightens against online fraud. Infrastructure Disputes: Government’s plan for an infrastructure tribunal to speed up court-linked project delays is now before the Supreme Court.