Two funding sources support the ESP’s operations. While Window-II, also referred to as the reinvigoration fund, offers 4% interest subsidies on both new and existing loans for businesses affected by…
According to the most recent report from the Royal Monetary Authority, Bhutan’s international payment systems displayed a range of trends in the fourth quarter of 2024. At 73,720, the total…
Bhutan’s government has rolled out a new electric vehicle (EV) subsidy program to reduce air pollution and promote sustainable transportation. Under the plan, citizens will receive financial incentives to purchase…
The Indian economy’s foreign exchange reserves increased by 15.39% YoY to USD 700.51 million in December 2024, covering 18.12 months of essential imports. The finance ministry predicts the reserves will…
Karma Tshetem’s once-thriving hardware company in Gelephu has been in freefall for almost a year. Her shelves used to be filled with construction materials, but after being forced to cut…
From February 18 to 20, the speaker of the National Assembly will represent Bhutan at the 15th APA Plenary in Baku, Azerbaijan. “The Role of Parliamentary Diplomacy in Strengthening Multilateral…
The Ministry of Health is implementing a multi-pronged approach to reduce lead exposure in the country, following a national blood Lead Level Survey that found high levels of lead in…
Bhutan is expanding its tourism infrastructure to cater to eco-conscious travelers. The government announced new eco-tourism zones featuring hiking trails, forest lodges, and cultural centers. A focus on minimizing carbon…
The Trashigang Dzongkhag Divisional Forest Office has constructed roadside amenities at Wamrong Town and Kharungla Brekha Junction, aiming to enhance tourism and youth employment. Funded by UNDP and GEF under…
Group of 12 women in Soobdrang Chiwog have made significant progress in agricultural development by forming a cooperative aimed at cultivating cardamom. The cooperative has not only become a key…
