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Phuentsholing and Samtse seek urgent reforms to unlock border economy

Jun 15, 2026 3 mins read
Phuentsholing and Samtse seek urgent reforms to unlock border economy

The two principal border towns, Phuentsholing and Samtse, are facing a range of regulatory barriers that are hindering business growth and limiting their contribution to the national economy, according to a new report launched in Phuentsholing on June 11.

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