Number of youths leaving for foreign jobs down 3.52% in 10 months
▸ Part of: Nepali Bhanchha Ghar Recognized by The New York Times; Foreign Job Departures Decline
The number of Nepali youths leaving for foreign employment decreased by 3.52% in the first 10 months of the fiscal year 2025/26, with a total of 661,769 labor approvals issued. This decline is attributed to the government's suspension of labor permits for 12 countries due to escalating tensions in West Asia. Malaysia, the UAE, and Qatar remained the top labor destinations.
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