The NREC held stakeholder meetings across six dzongkhags to evaluate the forest sector’s contribution to the country’s GDP. Bhutan’s forestry sector underperforms GDP, with market constraints, outdated royalty structures, and…
The Ministry of Education is implementing significant reforms, including the finalization of a National Teaching Standards Framework and potential Cambridge Curriculum shift, to improve education quality. The NTS reform aims…
Bhutan’s economy expanded by 6.06 percent in 2024, primarily due to strong fourth-quarter performance, reaching Nu 273.3 billion, marking a significant acceleration from 2023’s 4.88%. The fourth-quarter GDP in the…
Over 3,000 devotees live in makeshift shelters at Kuenselphodrang, Thimphu, attending Nyingthig Yazhi oral transmission. Over 1,000 temporary shelters are spread, but lack essential services. Karma Wangdi reports inadequate toilet…
The CNR’s eDNA laboratory has saved the country between USD 200 and $300 per sample on analysis costs, allowing scientists to identify species, monitor climate change impacts, and assess ecosystem…
FMCL and DoA are constructing 15 mega greenhouses worth Nu 84.9 million to boost food security and promote farm mechanisation, productivity, and youth employment through co-operative farming. After a memorandum…
Bhutan’s eco-tourism sector is promoting conservation, economic opportunities, and cultural heritage preservation, particularly for rural women, through community-based initiatives and eco-lodges. Bhutan has established robust policies to support eco-tourism, addressing…
Three international construction firms are set to undertake the Gelephu-Tareythang highway project in Sarpang, requiring joint ventures or sub-consultants to promote local engagement and capacity building. The World Bank-supported project,…
Bhutan has unveiled its new Sustainable Tourism Framework 2025, which includes mandatory eco-certification for all tour operators and a daily visitor impact fee. The new rules aim to control the…
The Ministry of Finance has started talks with RMA and the FIAB to determine whether to extend the loan deferment facility for sectors that are still experiencing financial difficulties, as…
