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Koufuku International Limited redefines Bhutan’s dairy industry

Jun 16, 2025 4 mins read
Koufuku International Limited redefines Bhutan’s dairy industry

Trashigang—Established as Bhutan’s first foreign direct investment (FDI) dairy venture, Koufuku International Limited (KIL) in Chenary, Trashigang, is transforming the dairy sector in eastern Bhutan.

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