Bhutan’s progress is frequently cited as a success story. A series of systemic hurdles and a lack of support for developing enterprises have stifled the country’s private sector growth. A…
Agency: Richard Potter, 40, from the United Kingdom, became the first amputee to complete the entire Snowman Race trail in Bhutan, considered one of the most challenging treks in the…
Through a new fixed-term deposit program designed to finance vital infrastructure, such as the nation’s first international airport at the innovative Gelephu Mindfulness City, non-resident Bhutanese can now directly contribute…
ST Motors debuted Bhutan’s first luxury electric pickup, the Riddara RD6, in Thimphu on November 9. The high-end Riddara RD6 has a 400-kilometer range, a 220-mm ground clearance, and a…
Agency: The Goods and Services Tax (GST) system will be implemented from 1st July 2025 according to the Ministry of Finance. The GST Act was passed in 2020 but the…
Agency: Three months after lifting the vehicle import moratorium, car dealerships across the country are reporting a significant rise in sales. Since the restrictions ended, several brands have ramped up…
The Department of Tourism, Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Employment of the Kingdom of Bhutan is happy to announce the official opening of the ICP in Darranga, Tamulpur, Assam, India.…
Agency: International tourists can now enter and exit through the eastern border town of Samdrupjongkhar, following the official inauguration of the highly anticipated Darranga Immigration Check Post (ICP) in Assam,…
The Himalayan country that popularized the concept of gross national happiness is planning to develop a “mindfulness city” and will issue a $100 million bond on Monday to help fund…
Agency: Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen graced the consecration ceremony of the Wangduechhoeling Palace Museum and Cultural Center on 30 October. Their Majesties the Gyalyums, Members of the Royal Family, the…
