Mr. Santosh Koirala, President of NAS-IT Nepal, recently attended the ‘Fostering Trade and Investment: Strengthening Nepal-UK Tech Ties’ event held on 4th July 2025 at the Embassy of Nepal in London. During the event, Mr. Koirala spoke as a panelist in the Fireside Chat on ‘Diaspora & Digital Diplomacy – The Power of Global Nepalis,’ alongside Mr. Suresh Manandhar and Ms. Ruby Raut, moderated by Mr. Niranjan Kunwar. He shared insights on Nepal’s growing digital ecosystem fostering collaborations across tech sectors. The full-day program brought together government officials, investors, entrepreneurs, and tech leaders from Nepal and the UK to advance innovation, digital diplomacy, and cross-border investment opportunities.

On 9th July 2025, NAS-IT hosted a virtual session focused on the recent NRB policy reform that enables Nepalese tech companies to invest abroad. We were honored to have Mr. Jay Dahal, Founder & Strategic Advisor at Focus Your Finance, Inc. in California, join us to share his expertise on registering a business entity in the United States and navigating cross-border operations. The discussion provided valuable insights for Nepalese tech entrepreneurs exploring global expansion opportunities and understanding the practical implications of the NRB policy changes. Thank you to all our members who participated and contributed to a highly engaging session!

On July 11, 2025, NAS-IT signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Korea Association for ICT Promotion (KAIT), marking the beginning of a strategic partnership between the Nepalese and Korean ICT sectors. This collaboration is intended to foster technical and business cooperation, promote the exchange of expertise on emerging technologies, and create platforms for innovation such as events, meetups, and exchange programs. Through this partnership, both organizations aim to facilitate joint participation in international events like the World IT Show, organize industry-specific workshops on areas like AI, cybersecurity, and fintech, and enable business networking and B2B matchmaking between member companies. This MoU opens new avenues for our members to explore global markets and collaborative opportunities.

NAS-IT successfully held its 3rd Annual General Meeting on August 29 at The Soaltee Kathmandu, bringing together leaders from Nepal’s IT sector to reflect on the year’s achievements and set future priorities. The gathering also welcomed new members to the NAS-IT community and highlighted key initiatives in policy advocacy, international engagement, and talent development. The event marked the beginning of a new term under the leadership of Mr. Gaurav Raj Pandey as President, with the Executive Committee 2025–2026 committed to driving Nepal’s IT industry forward with greater collaboration and innovation.

The Nepal IT Roadshow Australia 2025, an official international outreach initiative by NAS-IT, was successfully held on September 5, 2025, at Rydges World Square, Sydney. This landmark event highlighted Nepal’s rapidly growing technology and outsourcing sector, promoting trade, investment, and long-term cross-border collaboration. The roadshow brought together Nepali tech entrepreneurs, Australian businesses and investors, government representatives, and the Nepali-Australian diaspora, creating a vibrant platform for networking, innovation, and strategic partnerships. By showcasing Nepal’s skilled workforce, competitive digital solutions, and supportive investment environment, the event attracted strong interest from Australian stakeholders in Nepal’s thriving tech ecosystem. It also opened new opportunities for Australian companies to explore emerging markets, access high-quality tech talent, and expand their operations through collaboration with Nepal. We extend our sincere gratitude to our sponsor Ncell Business and our sustainability partners, Orchid International College and Global IME Bank, whose invaluable support made this initiative possible.

NAS-IT Expo 2025 was held on November 7–8, 2025, at Heritage Garden, Lalitpur. Organized by the Nepal Association for Software and IT Services Companies (NAS-IT) under the theme “Where Tech Meets Business,” the Expo brought together Nepal’s technology companies, startups, and industry stakeholders to showcase homegrown innovations and strengthen business and industry connections.

Nepal Celebrates Historic Success at APICTA Awards 2025 Kaohsiung, Taiwan | December 5–8, 2025 Nepal marked a historic achievement at the Asia Pacific ICT Alliance (APICTA) Awards 2025, with Kataho – Digital Address System winning Second Runner-Up in both Community Services and R&D Project of the Year categories. This is a landmark recognition for Nepal’s growing innovation and technological capability in the Asia-Pacific region. The Nepali delegation, led by NAS-IT, included three innovative companies—Kataho, Crimson Tech, and Alpas Technology—along with esteemed judges Richan Shrestha, Deepen Chapagain, and Narayan Koirala, and NAS-IT’s Economy Coordinator Soniya Shrestha. Their participation highlighted Nepal’s commitment to excellence and collaboration on the international ICT stage. NAS-IT congratulates all companies, judges, and delegates for their outstanding representation and dedication.