Sluggish credit growth, a concern

A sluggish growth in lending, which has resulted in money lying idle with the financial institutions, has been a concern for the government amid efforts to revive the economy.

CT scan machine at JDWNRH to be repaired by the end of this month

Patients requiring computed tomography (CT) scan services in the Jigme Dorji...

Everyone’s responsibility to protect foreign currency reserve: Finance Minister

The government is exercising the “highest prudence” in the management of...

Dolomite and gypsum mines leased to SMCL for Nu 4.125B 

Based on wider economic benefits, high potential for export in primary...

Class XII pass percentage drops by 8.63 percent 

The Class XII students, who appeared the board examinations during a...

Second boosters begin today

The health ministry will start the second booster dose or the...

48 in Reverse Isolation Facility test positive

Forty eight Bhutanese in  Reversed Isolation Facility (RIF) beneficiaries have tested positive...

Private sector recommends measures to revive economy

To recover the economy disrupted by the pandemic, the Bhutan Chamber...

Food item drives inflation

When Ugyen said that he has cut down on offering butter...

Youth unemployment rate decreased to 20.9 percent

With 16,254 unemployed people in the country in 2021, the unemployment rate is...

Trade deficit to widen to 12.5 percent of GDP this FY

Increased imports against a marginal increase in exports could see the...

Third internet gateway rests on negotiation table

Bhutan’s push for a separate international gateway since 2011 remains on the negotiation table. 

PII completion to depend on availability of workers

With the reduction of the quarantine period to five days for...

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