Two-day Nepal-Myanmar Trade, Tourism expo to be held in Yangon

Kathmandu, Mar. 20

The Nepal-Myanmar Trade and Tourism Expo 2025, set to take place on 21-22 March in Yangon, Myanmar, is poised to be a landmark event in fostering bilateral relations between the two nations.

Organised by the Embassy of Nepal in Myanmar in collaboration with the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), this two-day expo aims to strengthen economic cooperation, promote tourism, and explore new opportunities in trade, IT, and cultural exchanges, the organisers informed in a statement on Thursday.

Nepali delegation including the private sector entrepreneurs has already reached Myanmar to participate in the event.

A key highlight of the expo is its focus on Buddhist tourism, with an emphasis on increasing travel from Myanmar to Nepal via the newly built Gautam Buddha International Airport in Bhairahawa.

Given the deep-rooted Buddhist heritage in both countries, the event seeks to encourage spiritual and cultural exchanges by showcasing Nepal’s iconic Buddhist sites, including Lumbini, the birthplace of Lord Buddha.

The expo will bring together key stakeholders from tourism, IT, and trade sectors, including five travel trade companies from Nepal.

The NTB said that it will serve as a vital platform for business networking, knowledge sharing, and fostering long-term partnerships. Likewise, the event will explore trade opportunities, particularly in agricultural commodities, with Myanmar being a major supplier of rice and pulses to Nepal.

Another major aspect of the expo is its focus on IT software solutions, an area of growing interest for both nations. Nepal’s IT sector will showcase its expertise, opening doors for technological collaboration, investment, and knowledge exchange between businesses in Nepal and Myanmar.

The event will feature B2B networking sessions, a tourism presentation by the NTB, and discussions on business growth, innovation, and cultural exchange. Participating companies include Hotel Manaslu Pvt. Ltd., Hotel Ratnasambhava, Himalayan 360, Jugal Holidays Pvt. Ltd., Buddhist Circuits.com Pvt. Ltd., and Namaste Tourism & Holidays Pvt. Ltd. They aim to attract more tourists from Myanmar to Nepal and particularly to Buddhism-related heritage sites.

With its strong emphasis on trade, technology, and tourism, the Nepal-Myanmar Trade and Tourism Expo 2025 is expected to be a significant milestone in strengthening bilateral ties and opening new avenues for cooperation between the two nations, said the NTB. 

 Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 21 March 2025.