Nepal’s start-up scene is thriving, but China and India have yet to notice

When Meena Gurung graduated with a fashion degree four years ago, she headed straight home to Nepal from Ireland.Rather than building her career overseas, the 28-year-old was keen to create her own eco-friendly clothing brand. Her dream led her to start Bora Studio, which she launched after a year-long stint as an intern for a Nepali artist.“I always thought that we must make use of what we have and produce things of the highest quality,” Gurung said. “I want Nepal to have its own identity and…

from South China Morning Post https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3091851/nepals-start-scene-thriving-china-and-india-have-yet