RMA finds compliance gaps in BDBL’s ESP lending, imposes Nu 1.7M penalty
Out of 149 applications received under the medium-scale category, only 37 projects worth Nu 1.91 billion were approved.
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Farmers in remote Jaray Gewog are a step closer to gaining crucial market access, as work on the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the Serpang–Autsho inter-dzongkhag road...
Green Digital Limited (GDL) and Clean Kinetics signed a Joint Venture (JV) Ag...
Bhutan’s carefully cultivated image as a green success story needs journalism that is willing to look...
Vehicle prices in Bhutan continue to be a point of contention, especially when compared with those in neighbouring I...
When the Goods and Services Tax (GST) came into force on January 1, public attention largely centred on prices, complia...
The Ministry of Finance projects that revenue from the Goods and Services Tax (G...
For Phuntsho Wangdi, a corporate employee, the impact of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) is fe...
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) should prevent retailers from facing a cascading price effect by allowing them to claim credit for taxes paid at earlier stag...
The impact of Goods and Services Tax (GST) is being felt most immediately and viscerally in the agriculture and livestock sector, where even a modest five percent tax has begun to ripple through the entire food system, from feed mills and fertiliser depots to farms, markets, and households.
Prices in most shops have jumped five percent overnight. In Changzamtog, a couple sits at their tiny wooden table, counting what little money they have left. The husband, the sole breadwinner, earns Nu 17,...
The new excise tax (ET) framework, effective from January 1, has led to price increases for alcohol, tobacco, carbonated drinks, and pan masala - goods deemed harmf...
The government has introduced a range of tax relief measures for individuals under a new income tax framework rol...
The government is yet to announce when the Goods and Services Tax (GST) refund mechanism for tourists and short-term vi...
Consumers are facing short-term price increases as the country transitions to the G...
Bumpa Wangmo, former regional manager of Bhutan Industrial Gas (BIG), has been sentenced...
JDWNRH currently has 329 oxygen concentrators, but 308 have already been issued to patients for home use, leaving just 21 available for new admissions
On September 19, 2025, Sonam Tashi submitted a formal petition to the Gup of Phuntshothang Gewog, requesting an investig...
Many volunteers spent the week sleeping in guest houses and gewog halls, cooking together in makeshift kitchens, waking...
According to the police report submitted to the court, Sangay Tempa returned home intoxicated after participating in pre...
“The Executive Board chair is a very powerful but also a very sensitive position,” said the Health Secretary. “We must e...
The Bhutan office of the World Food Programme has contributed 13 mobile storage units valued at Nu 4.2 million to the De...
A total of six teams participated, each comprising three students, representing Motithang HSS, Dechencholing HSS, Babesa...
Bhutan’s art scene is evolving as a new generation of artists explores more personal and introspective themes while rema...
The victim has also been charged with assault, while eight others face charges including battery and aiding and abetting...
After over 15 years of delay, Kabesa’s Local Area Plan is nearing endorsement, giving hope to residents long affected by...
The country’s startup ecosystem has helped many young entrepreneurs launch their businesses, but founders say support beyond seed funding remains limited, making it difficult for existing startups to scale and sustain operations.
The country’s national debt is expected to rise by nearly 26 percent this June compared to June last year.
The Year of the Snake became a defining moment for the country’s economy, as growth accelerated sharply following severa...
The Wood Female Snake Year brought major tax reforms in the country with the passage of the Income Tax Act of Bhutan 202...
You are not alone in your confusion — and much of it arises from the word itself. Emptiness can sound like nothingness, which is precisely what it does not mean. A more precise term might be: empty of inherent existence.
The monthly Sunday brunch at Le Méridien has become a special experience that goes beyond dining, offering guests a relaxed four-hour setting to reconnect with family and friends.
Taking care of all members of society is a characteristic of a mature and compassionate nation; therefore, I strongly ad...
Studies and end of life accounts consistently show that many of us leave this world with the same stinging regrets: not spending enough time with our loved ones, and not investing enough time...
The deafening sounds of missiles and gunfire in the Middle East have briefly faded under a ceasefire, offering a much-needed respite that eases global anxieties over spiraling economic and geopolitical crises. However, as we pause to seek solutions, a far greater threat to humanity remains largely unspoken. What would be the environmental cost of the wars?
The government’s directive to prudently use scarce public resources, fossil fuels (petrol and diesel) is a timely intervention. The initiative calls for shared responsibility amid rising fuel costs and a supply line...
The Bhutan Media Forum concluded yesterday, bringing together media professionals, policymakers, and civil society members under the vision of building a resilient media ecosystem. The Bhutan Media Forum Award...
As the government undertakes the mid-term review (MTR) of 13th Plan activities across dzongkhags, its performance must be measured against the promises it made. Such a review is essential to a...
The conflict in the Middle East, coupled with the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, has forced many Bhutanese to adjust to the unpredictable and fast-changing market and policy decisions. From the cost...
The 1,125MW Dorjilung Hydroelectric Power Project (DHPP) is expected to boost the country’s economy, raising gross domes...
The Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) Steering Committee will review how to reallocate Nu 574.73 million in unspent and...
The agriculture and livestock sector is seeing an increased investor interest following major reforms in foreign direct...
The Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) has submitted 35 business proposals from 12 sector associations to th...
For Bhutanese cinema, the National Film Awards have become something more than an annual ceremony. It is a barometer of...
Last week, Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) stood at the epicentre of events that were as symbolic as they were historic....
Out of 149 applications received under the medium-scale category, only 37 projects worth Nu 1.91 billion were approved.
Read MoreFarmers contributed more than Nu 2.17 million, while weekly earnings rose steadily after the initial phase, surpassing Nu 300,000 from the third week, indicating growing demand and repeat customers.
Read MoreThe steady outflow of Bhutanese parents seeking opportunities abroad, particularly in Australia, has opened new economic pathways for families. But for the children left behind, it is also creating a quieter, more complex crisis, marked by deep-seated feelings of abandonment, anxiety, and a fractured sense of identity.
Read MoreThe Royal Monetary Authority (RMA) has imposed a monetary penalty of Nu 228.46 million on the Bank of Bhutan (BoB) for multiple regulatory breaches, following a March incident in which a system failure caused the bank to mistakenly credit funds to a businessman’s account.
Read MoreGelephu—Waive Diagnostics plans to establish its South Asia base in Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) by building a state-of-the-art genetic testing laboratory, positioning Bhutan as a regional leader in next-generation healthcare.
Read MoreFuel prices across the country have increased, even as the government continues to provide subsidies to cushion consumers.
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