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Rethinking Phuentsholing’s economy

Aug 19, 2026 2 mins read
Rethinking Phuentsholing’s economy

Phuentsholing and Jaigaon are twin border towns with a shared business ecosystem. They depend on each other for trade, employment, and services. At the same time, they also compete for the same customer base.

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