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"No two countries in the world could ever hope to have better and more intimate relations than exist at present b...
"No two countries in the world could ever hope to have better and more intimate relations than exist at present between India and Bhutan," s...
WaterApril 24, 1978 - Water is one of the essential of human existence. Countries the world over, in an effort to fight against diseases, are spending large sums of money to de...
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The New Zealand High Commissioner, Dr. Colin C. Aikman, was in Bhutan recently on a one week long official visit. He was accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Betty Aikman.
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As global climate forecasts warn of a possible “Super El Niño” this summer; raising fears of record-breaking temperatures and weakened monsoon rainfall, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MoAL) say Bhutan is taking proactive measures to secure irrigation water, protect agricultural production, and strengthen climate resilience ahead of the 2026 cropping season.
All foreign workers employed in the country for more than a month are required to open Bhutanese bank accounts.
For Bhutanese cinema, the National Film Awards have become something more than an annual ceremony. It is a barometer of an industry that is still young but steadily maturing.
The conflict in the Middle East, coupled with the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, has forced many Bhutanese to adjust to the unpredictable and fast-changing market and policy decisions. From the cost of essentials to luxury items such as beer and whisky, everybody is scrambling to keep pace with the changes.
The introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) has already made many goods and services more expensive, disproportionately affecting low-income households.
The key barriers identified in the report - qualification mismatch, lack of experience, and inadequate training- are not new. Combined, these three factors account for 47.1 percent of the overall unemployment...
Oil prices have already surged across major economies. If the blockade persists, the resulting supply shock will ripple through fuel markets, transport costs, manufacturing chains, and, ultimately, household budgets around th...
The rise in inflation may be termed moderate, but the average Bhutanese is experiencing that livelihood is becoming more challenging.
The Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) Steering Committee will review how to reallocate Nu 574.73 million in unspent and...
The agriculture and livestock sector is seeing an increased investor interest following major reforms in foreign direct...
The Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) has submitted 35 business proposals from 12 sector associations to th...
During the two-day Bhutan SDG Impact Finance Forum held last week in Thimphu, international and high-level participants...
The Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) has proposed the government to re-establish the high-level Private Se...
The film also vividly portrays the realities of education in remote Bhutanese communities, where students brave treacher...
I used to run a small grocery shop in Bhutan during the pandemic. It wasn’t anything grand, just a humble little place t...
Last week, Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) stood at the epicentre of events that were as symbolic as they were historic....
The recent assessment by experts from the National Society for Earthquake Technology-Nepal serves as a stark reminder th...
As we enter the Fire Male Horse Year, our nation stands at a defining crossroads. The year 2025 delivered strong macroec...
The latest trade figures reveal a story written not just in ledgers, but in our daily choices.
Amid growing concerns over misinformation, declining public trust and recent drop in international press freedom rankings, journalists, regulators and government representatives gathered yesterday to discuss how media and institutions can work together more openly and effectively in the digital age.
Read MoreThe digital age has transformed Bhutanese society in ways unimaginable in just a decade or two. Social media and online platforms have opened enormous opportunities for communication, business, education, entertainment, and entrepreneurship.
Read MoreThe three small hydropower projects - the 18MW Suchhu, 32MW Yungichhu, and 54MW Burgangchhu, are expected to generate 494 million units (MU) of electricity annually.
Read MorePunakha—The Royal Bhutan Police has deployed 28 police personnel, including two officers, to Lunana amid mounting security concerns triggered by a surge in illegal cordyceps collection in the remote highlands.
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