Finance Minister Lekey Dorji introduces Income Tax Bill 2025, introducing reforms including revised personal income tax, lower corporate tax rates, and modernization of tax administration. The proposed tax reform in…
Weavers Yathra and Kishuthara have registered their products under the MPP Initiative, securing a new international market opportunity. The initiative supports mountain farmers with fair compensation and agrobiodiversity protection, promoting…
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,…
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…
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 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…
MOAL Secretary Namgyel pledges to launch a pilot crop and livestock insurance scheme targeting key crops and essential livestock, covering climate-related losses and pests. Bhutan’s government bills include the Budget…
