How rising global fuel prices will impact Bhutan
A 20 percent surge in global oil prices could drag the country’s economic growth down by as much as 1.4 percent, according to a new simulation by the Ministry of Finance.
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The Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) and the Association of Bhutanese Cottage, Small and Medium Industry (ABCSMI) have raised concerns over the implementation of the Economic Stimulus Plan (ESP).
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His Majesty the King is on a Royal Tour of the eastern dzongkhags, meeting with the people and dzongkhag officials acros...
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Until she began receiving psychosocial counselling, Tashi Lhamo’s life was marked by torment and confusion. Sleep eluded...
Dorokha, Samtse—The 91.1 FM Lhop Community Radio station in Jigme, Dopuchen gewog has been off-air for more than five ye...
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Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital (JDWNRH), the country’s premier hospital, is facing a serious problem. A chronic shortage of beds and healthcare workers is crippling services, leaving patients stranded in...
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| Change | Current Price (BTN) | |
|---|---|---|
| BNBL | -0.64 | 29.34 |
| BBPL | -2.57 | 17.50 |
| BCCL | -1.03 | 48.14 |
| BFAL | -5.50 | 128.31 |
| BIL | -0.44 | 64.50 |
| BPCL | 0.00 | 43.00 |
| BTCL | 4.37 | 570.00 |
| DFAL | -9.05 | 92.44 |
| DPL | -0.04 | 12.50 |
| DPNB | -1.00 | 29.10 |
| DWAL | -2.26 | 92.74 |
| GICB | -1.50 | 26.50 |
| KCL | -0.01 | 34.00 |
| PCAL | -1.00 | 29.00 |
| RICB | 1.45 | 84.50 |
| STCB | -0.74 | 46.04 |
| TBL | -4.55 | 45.54 |
| SVL | 0.60 | 5.30 |
Phuentsholing—Despite an uptick in the number of Indian tourists visiting Phuentsholing, local businesses in the country...
Following recommendations by Royal Audit Authority (RAA), the finance ministry has revised the guidelines for the hospit...
Two Bhutanese textile startup ideas were awarded Nu 50,000 each for their business ideas during a recent 15-day Basic En...
ORO Bank, Asia’s first full-reserve bank, is positioning itself as a pillar of trust and transparency in the country’s a...
The central bank, Royal Monetary Authority (RMA), has initiated a pilot programme for a central bank digital currency (C...
Bhutan joins the global community in celebrating International Women’s Day—a day dedicated to recognising women’s achiev...
Beyond cost savings, the initiative promotes sustainability. The traditional approach of replacing furniture every few y...
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have become Bhutan’s biggest health challenge, quietly claiming lives and burdening fam...
Much to the delight of those who paid their income tax, especially the salaried group, there is a discussion on the per...
A good learning environment is not just about textbooks and teachers—it is also about the spaces where students spend th...
A 20 percent surge in global oil prices could drag the country’s economic growth down by as much as 1.4 percent, according to a new simulation by the Ministry of Finance.
Read MoreThe Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (CCAA) has found several shortcomings in the terms and conditions used by private educational institutions in Thimphu, raising concerns about transparency and consumer protection.
Read MoreThe Bhutan National Digital Identity (NDI) is set to launch the “NDI Xcelerator Programme” from May 8 to June 6 this year, to address the growing skills gap and build technical expertise in the country.
Read MoreFor a person diagnosed with kidney failure, a transplant gives a new lease of life. However, a study published in the Bhutan Health Journal reveals that many kidney transplant recipients in the country are living with poor health-related quality of life, struggling physically, emotionally, and socially even after undergoing life-saving surgery.
Read MoreBhutan’s tourism sector remains largely focused on cultural experiences, with around 90 percent of current offerings centred on heritage and tradition
Read MoreSarpang—It is hot in Sarpang these days. With temperatures already reaching 26°C, not many can work outdoors or without a fan, even indoors. But for the farmers of Sangaythang and Zhisarthang villages in Singye Gewog, preparing for the upcoming paddy season, it is not an issue.
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