Perched strategically on a ridge overlooking the historic Trongsa Dzong, the cylindrical stone walls of Ta Dzong no longer echo with the sounds of military vigilance. Instead, they resonate with…
Recent health data has sparked a call to action across the Kingdom. According to the Population-Based Cancer Registry for 2019–2022, published earlier this year, Bhutan is seeing a steady climb…
Prime Minister Balendra Shah has issued a stern critique of the long-standing influence of political parties within Nepal’s educational and administrative sectors. In a recent social media address, the Prime…
The Lee family, who run South Korea’s biggest business empire, has officially paid the biggest inheritance tax bill in the country’s history. Samsung Electronics said on Sunday that it had…
In a significant move to bolster road safety and enforce discipline, traffic police have collected nearly one million rupees in fines from traffic rule violators within a single 24-hour period.…
In an era dominated by traditional metrics of national power, the Kingdom of Bhutan is launching a groundbreaking experiment that challenges the global status quo. Moving beyond its renowned Gross…
As of Tuesday, import operations at the Birgunj Customs Office have come to a halt because authorities and business owners can’t agree on whether or not to put maximum retail…
A small bakery in the remote village of Merak, Bhutan, which is more than 3,500 meters above sea level, is doing more than just selling pastries. It is also connecting…
In the remote highlands of eastern Bhutan, a botanical and cultural phenomenon is capturing the world’s attention. This April, the second edition of the Rhododendron Festival in Merak, Trashigang, cemented…
The diplomatic corridors of Nepal have become the latest stage for an intensifying geopolitical tug-of-war between the United States and China. High-level representatives from both superpowers have recently pushed competing…
