The Norbugang Industrial Park is almost way to complete
With an overall advancement rate of 76%, the Norbugang Industrial Park in Samtse has seen an acceleration in development. The project, which is nearing completion and is valued at Nu…
How Fixed Deposit Interest Income will be taxed from the effective date
Agency: With the National Assembly (NA) endorsing a 10% tax on interest income from fixed deposit interest income above Nu 300,000, the big question is how will the tax be…
Bhutan Launches First Drone-Based Forest Monitoring System
Bhutan has launched a nationwide drone surveillance system to monitor its forest cover and protect biodiversity hotspots. The drones, equipped with infrared cameras and AI analysis, will track illegal logging…
Irrigation driven by solar energy becoming essential for rural lives & food security
A coalition of government agencies, researchers, and development partners is exploring renewable energy-powered irrigation systems to tackle food insecurity, rural joblessness, and climate vulnerability in the Philippines, with pilots in…
Bhutan Launches Digital Nomad Visa to Boost Tourism Recovery
Bhutan has introduced a special “Digital Remote Work Visa” aimed at attracting professionals to live and work remotely from the country. The move comes as part of Bhutan’s post-COVID strategy…
As audit anomalies rise across multiple industries, Parliament calls for accountability
The Parliament has recommended legal action for Nu 2.38 billion in unresolved public fund irregularities, using the Audit Act of Bhutan 2018, and urged government agencies to refer persistent cases…
More than 50% of households in Bhutan are home owners
Bhutan’s housing market is evenly split between homeowners and renters, with 53.2% owning and 46.8% renting. Rural areas have strong home ownership, while urban areas have a higher percentage of…
Digital Wallets Reach Villages in Mongar and Trashigang
In a landmark shift, Bhutan’s Royal Monetary Authority has launched a pilot digital wallet program in the rural Dzongkhags of Mongar and Trashigang, aiming to reduce cash dependency and improve…
Gyalsups is encouraged by His Majesty to establish distinct nation
The first Gyalsung batch completed their three-month National Service training on June 28, 2025, with Passing Out Parades held across four academies. The King thanked Gyalsups, families, Armed Forces, Government,…
WinBhutan NDIpowered international hackathon powered by team Cyberchain & Deepgov
Team Cyberchain and Team DeepGov won an international hackathon, developing Decentralized Applications powered by Bhutan’s NDI. Team Cyberchain’s platform, ZorigHub, connects local artisans with authentic buyers, while Team DeepGov presented…