Bhutan is world’s 18th least corrupt country
According to Transparency International’s report yesterday, Bhutan’s ranking in the 2024 CPI jumped to 18th place from 26th in 2023. Bhutan broke the impasse where it stayed at 68 points…
Car dealers to be penalised if refunds are not made within the deadline
Agency: In response to the recent overcharging of green tax by the 11 car dealers, the Department of Revenue and Customs (DRC) issued a public notice stating that the dealers…
Bhutan and Nepal Enhance Diplomatic and Economic Ties
Bhutan and Nepal have taken significant steps to strengthen their bilateral relations, focusing on diplomatic engagement and economic collaboration. Both countries, as founding members of the South Asian Association for…
Bhutan’s Digital Transformation: Spotify’s Entry
Spotify, the global music streaming giant, has officially launched its services in Bhutan as part of its expansion into over 80 new territories. This move signifies a significant step in…
Nepal-Bhutan Trade Ties: Moving Towards Greater Economic Cooperation
Nepal and Bhutan have recently taken steps to strengthen their bilateral trade relations. Both countries are working towards reducing tariffs, improving border trade facilities, and enhancing transportation networks. Nepal exports…
Automated immigration expedite Phuentsholing terminal’s border crossing
To cut down on wait times and enhance security at the international pedestrian terminal connecting Phuentsholing and Jaigaon, India, DoI is putting automated border control systems into place. These e-gates…
With Starlink’s debut, there are opportunities, rivals, and worries
Starlink plans to launch high-speed satellite-based internet services in Bhutan after receiving approval from BICMA. This represents a significant change in the nation’s telecom environment. According to BICMA officials, before…
The National Film Awards are replaced by BICMA to increase prominence
Starting this year, the Film Association of Bhutan (FAB) and the Bhutan Information, Communications, and Media Authority (BICMA) will work together to host the Bhutan National Film Awards. The awards,…
In an effort to address nutritional insufficiency nationwide, there is a program to feed school students an egg per day
In an effort to address nutritional inadequacies among schoolchildren nationwide, around 32,000 pupils in 300 pilot schools chosen for the “One-Child, One-Egg” project will begin receiving one egg daily through…
FAO & Bhutan begin the “One-Child, One-Egg” campaign
In Bhutan, where 17.9% of children under five are stunted, 8.7% are underweight, and 36.5% are anemic, the FAO has committed USD 2 million for a pilot project aimed at…