China–US tech rivalry spurs Nepal to chart 5-year AI roadmap
Summary
Nepal has approved a National AI Policy and is advancing a five-year roadmap to boost its AI and semiconductor capabilities amid growing China-U.S. tech rivalry.
Key Points
- Nepal approved its National AI Policy in August 2025 to guide ethical and inclusive AI development.
- The policy includes mandates to establish a National AI Center and AI Excellence Centers in universities.
- Nepal aims for private companies to enter the regional AI service market by 2028 with strong export growth by 2030.
- The roadmap focuses on developing data centers, fiber networks, and domestic server assembly for AI infrastructure.
