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ArticlesNovember 2, 20261 min readDr. Kumar Gurung, Ph.D.

Dr. Kumar Gurung Discusses Bhutanese Refugee Issues on Samaya Sandarva, Himalaya HD TV

Dr. Kumar Gurung Discusses Bhutanese Refugee Issues on Samaya Sandarva, Himalaya HD TV Dr. Kumar Gurung, a U.S.-based business leader and community advocate, appeared on Samaya Sandarva, a television program aired on Himalaya HD TV, to discuss the longstanding Bhutanese refugee crisis and his delegation’s recent meetings with Nepalese ministers. During the interview, he discussed […]

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ArticlesNovember 2, 20261 min readDr. Kumar Gurung, Ph.D.

From Struggle to Success: Dr. Kumar Gurung’s Journey from Bhutan to America

Dr. Kumar Gurung, an emerging business leader in the United States, shares his inspiring journey from Bhutan to America, reflecting on the challenges, struggles and achievements that shaped his career. In a special interview with journalist Pramod Giri, Dr. Gurung discusses his entrepreneurial journey, business ventures and contributions across various industries. He serves as CEO […]

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ArticlesNovember 2, 20261 min readDr. Kumar Gurung, Ph.D.

Jhapa CDO Pokharel Pledges to Address Bhutanese Refugee Issues

Damak, Nepal: Jhapa Chief District Officer (CDO) Shravan Kumar Pokharel has pledged to initiate efforts to address issues faced by Bhutanese refugees that fall within the jurisdiction of local authorities and the District Administration Office. He also said matters requiring legal and policy-level decisions would be forwarded to the relevant ministries. Speaking at an interaction […]

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ArticlesNovember 2, 20268 min readDr. Kumar Gurung, Ph.D.

Minister Mahabir Pun and TOKMA Leadership Discuss IT Investment, Innovation and Employment in Nepal

Kathmandu, Nepal: In a significant discussion aimed at advancing Nepal’s digital economy and strengthening international technology collaboration, Honorable Mahabir Pun, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Government of Nepal, held a high-level meeting with Dr. Kumar Gurung, CEO of Tokma Digital Corporation (TDC), Nebraska, USA, and four other members of the TOKMA leadership team. The […]

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ArticlesNovember 2, 20266 min readDr. Kumar Gurung, Ph.D.

International Gurung Buddhism Council Concludes in Kathmandu

Kathmandu, Nepal: The second international conference of the International Gurung Buddhism Council (IGBC), a global organization representing Buddhist followers within the Tamu (Gurung) community, has successfully concluded in Kathmandu. The conference, chaired by the Council’s founding president, Dr. Kumar Gurung, brought together prominent Lama spiritual leaders, presidents and representatives of various Gurung organizations, and members […]

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ArticlesNovember 2, 20264 min readDr. Kumar Gurung, Ph.D.

Bhutanese Diaspora Delegation Arrives in Nepal to Advance Humanitarian Access, Reconciliation

Kathmandu, Sept. 26: Dr. Kumar Gurung, a Bhutanese diaspora leader residing in Nebraska, United States, arrived in Kathmandu on Friday as part of an initiative aimed at promoting humanitarian access, family reunification and reconciliation for Bhutanese communities affected by displacement. Gurung is among seven representatives of Peace Initiative Bhutan (PIB), a U.S.-based nonprofit organization dedicated […]

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ArticlesSeptember 17, 20261 min readDr. Kumar Gurung, Ph.D.

Dr. Kumar Gurung and Dr. Narad Pokhrel Recognized for Leadership and Community Contributions

Venerable Dr. Kumar Gurung and Dr. Narad Pokhrel have received the 2026 Lifetime Legacy & Leadership Award for their long-standing contributions to their communities and various fields of service. The awards were presented at the Bhutanese Joint Annual Conference 2026 in Omaha and jointly conferred by several Bhutanese organizations. Dr. Gurung was recognized for his […]

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ArticlesNovember 18, 20255 min readDr. Kumar Gurung, Ph.D.

Effects of Home Country Factors on Immigrant Entrepreneurship

By: Dr. Kumar Gurung (Ph.D.,MS.,MCEC.,LLB.) Another recurrent theme in the literature pertains to the country-of-origin benefits as possessed by immigrant entrepreneurs. In this regard, it has been distinguished that immigrant entrepreneurs possess the capabilities necessary to access and make use of the entrepreneurial opportunities and resources of their countries of origin despite their not being […]

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ArticlesNovember 18, 20256 min readDr. Kumar Gurung, Ph.D.

Barriers to Immigrant Entrepreneurship

By: Dr. Kumar Gurung (Ph.D.,MS.,MCEC.,LLB.) One of the fundamental phenomena of the second decade of the 21st century (and one that becomes of great international interest) is immigrant entrepreneurship (Igboamazu, 2016; March-Chorda, 2021). Immigrant entrepreneurs are growing in the host countries, including in the U.S. (Awotoye, & Singh, 2018). They have started the business in […]

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ArticlesNovember 18, 20257 min readDr. Kumar Gurung, Ph.D.

Impact of Entrepreneurial Ecosystem on Immigrant Entrepreneurship

By: Dr. Kumar Gurung (Ph.D.,MS.,MCEC.,LLB.)Immigrants have long been portrayed as people acting in segregated communities and who, for the most part at least, tend to set up businesses that could be of lower risk and lower returns (Fairlie & Lofstrom, 2015; March-Chorda, 2021). However, it remains relatively challenging to connect immigrant entrepreneurs and the entrepreneurial […]

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