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When Jigme Wangdi, a corporate employee, first heard about Starlink’s launch in Bhutan, he was immediately intrigued. After a quick research, he discovered the internet speed promised under the monthly subscription far surpassed what he had previously used.
Phuentsholing—Unhealthy lifestyles and poor dietary habits are fueling a surge in kidney failure cases in the country, h...
The Knowledge and Innovation Exchange (KIX) Bhutan Uptake Forum, which started yesterday at the Royal University of Bhut...
At the heart of every successful startup is a founder with a vision. On the first day of Bhutan’s National Startup Weekend, three startup founders shared about their entrepreneurial journeys, offering...
Bhutanese para shot putter Chimi Dema clinched a silver medal at the 2025 World Para Athletics Grand Prix in New Delhi,...
Amid the slow roll-out of the economic stimulus programme (ESP), which is hampering economic recovery, the President of Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) has proposed a blended financing model and group lending scheme to ensure the effective implementation of the initiative.
The Royal Securities Exchange of Bhutan Limited (RSEBL) has reported a staggering Nu 61.84 million in unclaimed dividends from 15 of the 18 listed companies in the country.
That the government recognised the importance of entrepreneurs and the private sector to achieve its ambitious target of doubling the country’s gross domestic product from USD 2.25 billion to USD 5 billion in the next five years, by...
The Bhutan National Bank (BNB) observed World Savings Day yesterday with a special event for 50 children, who were the l...
Today, the people of Bhutan celebrate the 45th Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the King. This is not just an occasion for festivity but a moment for deep reflection and gratitude for a leader who has dedicated his life to the service of the nation.
Bhutan’s growing dependence on imported rice is a pressing concern that demands urgent attention. With rice imports soaring to Nu 3.6 billion in 2022 and continuing to rise, the nation faces an unsustainable reliance on external su...
Bhutan’s foreign exchange reserves surged by 15.39 percent year-over-year, reaching USD 700.51 million by December 2024, according to the National Statistics Bureau’s (NSB) s...
The Royal Academy of Performing Arts (RAPA), formally institutionalised in 1967, was envisioned as a guardian of Bhutan’s traditional performing arts, preserving folk s...
If there is one guideline that continues to draw the attention of auditors, it is the hospitality and entertainment (H&E...
| 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 |
Bhutan’s internet landscape is on the brink of a major shift. Starlink, the satellite internet service by SpaceX, has of...
The small Bhutanese community in the US—and their loved ones back home—are closely watching as the Trump administration...
Long before modern conservation theories emerged, Bhutan and its people championed a form of sustainable living deeply r...
As Bhutanese, we are proud of our distinct identity. The most common narrative is how we take pride in our history, rich...
The Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) has taken a commendable stride by initiating a comprehensive plan to...
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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