Public-private partnership in Thimphu opens two new community waste drop-off centres, improving waste segregation and recycling infrastructure. 11 drop-off centers and storage facilities are now operational. The Bhutan Ecological Society,…
Bhutan’s Ministry of Agriculture and Forests has launched an ambitious Community Forest Management plan, aiming to empower 1,200 villages to manage surrounding woodlands independently. The initiative hopes to preserve biodiversity…
Over 160 overseas returnees, awaiting placement, face delays due to bureaucratic recruitment and lack of a streamlined system to restore them to their former jobs. Over 500 Bhutanese overseas workers…
Communities along the southern border are urging the government to revise day-visitor tourism restrictions, arguing they stifle local tourism development and cut off economic opportunities. Local leaders argue that government…
Bhutan has inaugurated its National Climate Innovation Hub in Thimphu to promote climate-focused startups and green technologies. The facility will serve as an incubator for youth-led ventures in areas like…
A regional conference in Thimphu reimagined migration as a strategic opportunity for inclusive growth and economic transformation, highlighting the accelerating out-migration and expanding diaspora communities. The conference discussed ethical recruitment,…
Authorities are discussing a comprehensive legal framework to tackle increasing financial scams in Thimphu, recovering Nu 11 million in 2024 and 79 in 2025. QNET, a banned online marketing company,…
Bhutan has inaugurated its first electric vehicle (EV) assembly plant in Paro, in partnership with a South Korean automobile firm. The facility will initially produce 5,000 EVs annually, with plans…
Bhutan aims to transform its honey sector into a sustainable, globally recognized apiculture industry by 2030, producing premium-quality natural products for export markets. Bhutan’s 13th Plan and 2034 Strategy prioritize…
A review report on youth and substance misuse will be presented at the 35th session of the National Council, emphasizing the significance of keeping young people from becoming victims of…
