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Kuenphen Motors, the primary dealer for the EV taxi project, has claimed that it had no choice but to sell 27 subsidised electric taxis to private individuals, corporations, and NGOs after taxi operators failed to secure loans due to collateral requirements, and difficulties in finding co-guarantors.
Despite Bhutan’s commitment to inclusive education, thousands of children and youth with disabilities remain out of school, facing isolation and limited opportunities.
Agriculture has long been the backbone of Bhutan’s economy. To meet the sector’s evolving needs, the government is focus...
Students of Shali Primary School in Shumar gewog, Pemagatshel, continue to use desks and chairs dating back to the 1980s and 1990s, many of which are no longer functional. This situation reflects broader concerns raised in the recent Royal...
The Gelephu International Airport, designed in collaboration with NACO and BIG, blends Bhutan’s rich craft traditions with modern innovation.
ORO Bank, Asia’s first full-reserve bank, is positioning itself as a pillar of trust and transparency in the country’s ambitious Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), according to its Chief Executive Officer, Mike Kayamori.
The central bank, Royal Monetary Authority (RMA), has initiated a pilot programme for a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in a controlled and experimental environment, focusing on both technological and policy-level exploration to pave t...
The industry sector’s growth rate is estimated at 9.9 percent in the 13th Plan, which is lower by 0.3 percent than the g...
Samdrupjongkhar—Authorities in Samdrupjongkhar are cracking down on illegal mandarin exports to prevent market disruptio...
Confusion among vehicle owners over the Green Tax refund process has left dealers inundated with inquiries after a direc...
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have become Bhutan’s biggest health challenge, quietly claiming lives and burdening families. Unlike infectious diseases, which come and go, NCDs such as heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension are lifelong conditions that require continuous care
Much to the delight of those who paid their income tax, especially the salaried group, there is a discussion on the personal income tax exemption threshold. The finance ministry is reviewing the threshold,...
A good learning environment is not just about textbooks and teachers—it is also about the spaces where students spend th...
The year ahead could be marked by numerous rimdos and kurims, as the Datho predicts the year of the Snake to be not so favourable for many of our plans and aspirations. If the cold and gloomy...
| Change | Current Price (BTN) | |
|---|---|---|
| BNBL | 0.16 | 30.22 |
| BBPL | 0.03 | 25.79 |
| BCCL | -1.03 | 48.14 |
| BFAL | -25.13 | 133.81 |
| BIL | 2.36 | 71.30 |
| BPCL | 0.00 | 43.00 |
| BTCL | 0.00 | 600.00 |
| DFAL | 9.39 | 104.02 |
| DPL | 0.50 | 14.50 |
| DPNB | 0.67 | 30.08 |
| DWAL | 8.36 | 113.30 |
| GICB | -0.16 | 26.84 |
| KCL | -2.00 | 32.00 |
| PCAL | 0.13 | 30.00 |
| RICB | -0.06 | 83.94 |
| STCB | 0.05 | 51.00 |
| TBL | 1.58 | 54.93 |
| SVL | 0.01 | 5.48 |
The money multiplier in the country is expected to reach a new high of 5.01 at the end of June this year, indicating tha...
Bhutan’s external grants inflow decreased after the country’s historic graduation from the least developed country (LDC)...
Eleven vehicle dealers in the country have recently been found guilty of overcharging customers by inflating green tax a...
The youth unemployment rate in the country increased to 17.7 percent in the fourth quarter of last year (October to Dece...
The cost of goods and services in the country increased by 1.34 percent in October compared to the same month last year,...
A nation’s progress is not just about big infrastructure or economic growth; it is also about how efficiently systems f...
Our glaciers are melting at an alarming rate—threatening not just the 700,000 and more people who depend on them, but al...
After years of striving to build a skilled workforce through the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)...
The government has set an ambitious target to increase real GDP tenfold by 2050, catapulting the country into the ranks...
The vigilance of customs officials at Paro International Airport have once again proven instrumental in busting a series...
December 20, 1981 - The Workshop on “Development Support Communication in Bhutan” held from December 1 to 7, 1981 was participated by all the Dzongdas of the districts, officials of the technical departments, National planners and trainers from the Training Institutions.
Read MoreNearly a year after the government announced 100 percent foreign direct investment (FDI) in the agriculture sector, some 12 interested foreign companies are waiting for the Cabinet to approve the FDI policy to enter the market.
Read MoreThe Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan (KGUMSB) will construct a fully-fledged campus for its Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) programme at Wangchutaba in Babesa, Thimphu.
Read MoreBhutan’s agricultural exports saw a strong performance last year, generating Nu 3.51 billion from both primary and processed products, according to Bhutan Trade Statistics (BTS) 2023 and 2024 data.
Read MoreAgenda Chikha, a collaborative initiative between the government and key stakeholders, has committed USD eight million to strengthen disability inclusion through a structured framework of programmes extending until 2028.
Read MoreBhutan is yet to see a single homegrown startup break into the regional or international market. This is not for lack of ambition or ideas but rather a result of systemic barriers that continue to stifle entrepreneurial growth.
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