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flag Nepal Telecom’s $5B billing system bid accused of favoring Huawei, amid corruption probes and underused Chinese-funded airport.

flag Nepal Telecom’s $5 billion billing system procurement has drawn corruption allegations, with claims that bidding documents favored Huawei, which already manages its core network. flag Only Huawei passed technical evaluation, sparking concerns over biased selection. flag A government study found specifications were tailored to Huawei’s product, though the process remains ongoing. flag This follows the prosecution of 18 officials over a flawed 2023 contract with another Chinese firm. flag Meanwhile, the Chinese-funded Pokhara International Airport, costing $215.96 million, remains underused with only one weekly flight, raising alarms over debt and mismanagement.

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