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…
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,…
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…
According to the Finance Ministry, the deadline for qualified public employees to comply with the vehicle import quota regulations has been extended to June 30 of this year. The ministry…
Bhutan has launched its first green hydrogen pilot plant in Gelephu, a major step towards carbon neutrality and energy independence. Built with technical support from India’s NTPC and funded partly…
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’s Prime Minister, Tshering Tobgay, acknowledged the country’s aging population as progress, but warned of potential challenges if demographic trends persist. He emphasized proactive measures in social protection, healthcare, and…
The NC has approved the Excise Tax Bill and the Income Tax Bill, extending exemptions for non-business individuals from fixed deposit interest and dividends up to Nu 400,000 per year.…
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,…
