Kathmandu, June 25 -- growing software approach known as vibe coding, where artificial intelligence is used to generate applications from simple instructions, is gaining traction in Nepal.

Nepal Telecom, the state-owned telecom operator, recently set up a software wing that has already developed around half a dozen digital portals and systems. The company said it has developed tools, including a demand management portal that centralises requests from local offices up to ministries, and a meeting management portal designed to ease pressure on limited office space.

These systems were developed by Nepal Telecom engineers using AI tools.

The company is also developing a unified ticketing system and a customer care portal, according to seni...