Bhutan’s Department of Employment and Entrepreneurship has reported a record 2,000 applications for its Youth Startup Fund this year—double the number from 2024. This initiative, supported by the UNDP and…
Bhutan’s Ministry of Tourism has unveiled a new eco-tourism policy designed to promote low-impact travel in lesser-visited regions. The plan includes community-based trekking routes, homestays in highland villages, and plastic-free…
Bhutan has launched its first carbon credit trading platform, aiming to monetize its abundant forest cover and net-negative carbon status. The exchange, developed in partnership with Singapore’s Climate Impact X,…
Bhutan’s Ministry of Information and Communications has launched the country’s first National Film Archive, alongside a digital restoration lab to preserve historical footage, documentaries, and traditional dramas. The initiative, located…
In a blend of tradition and technology, Bhutan’s Ministry of Home Affairs has unveiled its “Digital Dzong” project, which aims to equip ancient monasteries with internet connectivity and e-learning tools.…
Bhutan has announced that it will roll out a formal National Organic Certification program by 2026, furthering its goal to become the world’s first fully organic farming nation. The initiative…
Bhutan has launched its first national Digital Health Centre in Thimphu to offer telemedicine services to rural populations. The centre, established with UNDP and WHO support, allows patients in distant…
In a significant push for sustainable agriculture, Bhutan has launched its National Millet Mission to increase cultivation of millet across rural areas. The initiative was inaugurated by Prime Minister Tshering…
Bhutan’s Paro Valley has seen a 45% increase in tourist arrivals this summer, according to the Tourism Council of Bhutan. Visitors are drawn by serene landscapes, Buddhist monasteries, and Bhutan’s…
Bhutan has announced its most ambitious climate plan to date, named “Green Himalaya,” to combat the severe impacts of climate change threatening its glaciers, biodiversity, and rural livelihoods. Unveiled in…
