Bhutan’s Luxury Hospitality Sector Thrives as Rising Hotel Revenues Fail to Lift Staff Pay
Bhutan’s high-end hospitality industry is witnessing strong financial growth as luxury hotels continue to attract affluent international travellers with premium room rates and exclusive experiences. The country’s focus on sustainable,…
Bhutan’s Traditional Painting Inspires International Students
Bhutan’s traditional arts continue to attract growing international interest, with learners from around the world travelling to the country to study centuries-old artistic traditions rooted in culture and spirituality. Among…
The Colours of Bhutanese Heritage
The Kingdom of Bhutan is renowned for preserving its rich cultural traditions, and one of its most distinctive features is its national dress. The traditional garments—gho for men and kira…
Devastating African Swine Fever Outbreak Wipes Out Samtse Piggeries, Leaving Uninsured Farmers in Ruins
A catastrophic outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) has swept through the Samtse district of Bhutan, decimating local piggery farms and plunging rural communities into severe financial distress. In gewogs…
RENEW Summer Programme Equips Gelephu Youth with Life Skills
The RENEW Community Service Centre in Gelephu organised a Summer Youth Engagement Programme for students from Classes VII to XII, equipping them with essential life skills that support the vision…
Minor Polling Issues Resolved as ECB Reports Successful Thromde Elections
The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) says the thromde elections in Thimphu and Phuentshogling were conducted smoothly and in full accordance with electoral procedures, despite a few minor issues during…
Cyber Apocalypse: Record-Shattering July Patch Tuesday Unleashes Over 570 Flaws, Testing IT Defenders to Their Limits
Cybersecurity teams worldwide are facing an unprecedented operational bottleneck following a record-shattering July 2026 Patch Tuesday that saw Microsoft and other major vendors deploy a staggering 570 security fixes. This…
US-Brazil Trade Tensions Escalate as 25% Tariffs Begin
The United States has announced a 25% tariff on most imports from Brazil, effective July 22, marking the first major action under the Trump administration’s revised tariff strategy. The measure…
Black Tea or Green Tea? Find Out Which Burns More Fat
Black tea or green tea? Both are well-liked options for people who want to lose weight. Which one, though, actually speeds up fat burning? The Secret Weapon of Green Tea:…
Nepal Court Hands Down Prison Sentences to Former Ministers in Bhutanese Refugee Fraud
In a major anti-corruption ruling, the Kathmandu District Court has sentenced two former Nepalese cabinet ministers and 14 others to prison for their roles in a highly publicized scam involving…