Banks approve Nu 236 million for ESP Reinvigoration Fund
January 16th, 2025
The seven banks have approved Nu 236.03 million to 77 applicants under the Economic Stimulus Programme’s Reinvigoration Fund. In May last year, the government launched the Window-II Reinvigoration Fund to revive businesses and support economic recovery from Covid-19 pandemic.
Govt. orders vehicle dealers to refund Nu 30 M in green tax overcharges
January 15th, 2025
The government has directed 11 of the country’s 38 vehicle dealers...
BDBL disburses close to Nu 270 million in ESP concessional loans
January 14th, 2025
The Bhutan Development Bank Limited (BDBL) has disbursed loans amounting to...
Time to rethink drug policies?
January 13th, 2025
Phuentsholing—The government’s efforts to address the growing drug crisis in the...
Samrang community blames mining for rising flood risks
January 11th, 2025
Samrang, Samdrupjongkhar—For decades, the community along the Samrang River in Samdrupjongkhar...
Tax revenue projected at Nu 37 billion for current fiscal year
January 10th, 2025
Tax revenue in the country is projected to grow by 5.82...
Tibet earthquake triggers avalanches in Lunana
January 9th, 2025
The 7.1 magnitude earthquake that hit Shingtse region of Tibet, China...
Joint technical assessment underway for PHPA-I dam stabilisation
January 8th, 2025
A joint technical assessment is underway for the 1,200 MW Punatsangchhu-I...
Weighing out pros and cons of school voucher system
January 7th, 2025
As public schools in urban areas face pressure from increasing student...
Inward remittance to break record, surpassing Nu 10 billion
January 6th, 2025
For many Bhutanese families, money sent by relatives abroad provides vital...
GMC adopts 18 Singaporean laws and 10 Abu Dhabi financial regulations
January 4th, 2025
The Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) has adopted 18 Singaporean laws and...
ESP loan delays lead to lower credit growth forecast
January 2nd, 2025
The finance ministry has revised the credit growth projection for the...
Samrang Farm back in business
January 1st, 2025
Samrang, Samdrupjongkhar—Once plagued by setbacks and embroiled in political controversy, the...