Samtse town leaders seek urgent development funding after years of stalled progress. They aim to increase infrastructure improvements and seek additional funding for the planned Samtse Throm. Samtse Thromde Ngotshab’s…
Bhutan’s DoT is reimagining its tourism strategy, prioritizing community, integrity, and national vision through a collaborative, government-driven, private sector-led model. DoT director Damcho Rinzin emphasizes Bhutan’s “High Value, Low Volume”…
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) forecasts Bhutan’s economy will grow by 8.5% in 2025. The recovery is attributed to increased hydropower exports, a rebound in tourism, and government investment in…
Experts suggest Bhutan needs financial deepening to achieve its 13th Plan goals, as it sustains economic growth, reduces borrowing costs, and unlocks private sector potential. Between 2016 and 2024, Nepal’s…
Drukair helicopter will airlift eggs to Lunana’s isolated schools, ensuring no child is left behind. The One-Child, One-Egg initiative provides one egg per child daily through the school feeding programme.…
Bitdeer has begun operations at its second-largest Bitcoin mining data centre in Sarpang, collaborating with Druk Holding to develop sustainable mining practices in Bhutan. Bhutan and GMC collaborate on a…
While on a royal tour of the eastern dzongkhags, His Majesty the King is visiting with local residents and dzongkhag officials. His Majesty spoke to the highland people during his…
Bhutan’s annual Rhododendron Festival was held in full splendor in Trashigang’s Merak gewog on April 10, 2025, drawing thousands of visitors, including local citizens, tourists, and international dignitaries. His Majesty…
The King attended the Rhododendron Week closing ceremony in Trashigang, showcasing the region’s unique culture and attracting tourists to the region. One of the most botanically varied areas in Bhutan,…
Rainfall provided relief to farmers and firefighters in Thimphu after a prolonged dry spell, easing drought conditions and allowing fruit tree flowering. Bhutan experienced modest rainfall in December 2023, with…
