The demands of parenting and a desire for sustainability ignited Geeta Rai’s unexpected entrepreneurial adventure in Thimphu. Driven by the pressing need for alternatives to plastic, she inherited substantial debt…
The introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on January 1 this year marked a notable shift in the taxation of imported goods, specifically doma (betel nut), which is…
Over 200 runners, including 50 internationals, have registered for the 11th Bhutan International Marathon in Punakha. The race, organized by BOC and the Department of Tourism, features full and half…
74km Punakha-Gasa highway has served as the district’s essential conduit to the rest of the nation for over ten years. When the road was finished in 2012, it made the…
The 2024 Civil Service Statistics report reveals a workforce expansion, attrition, gender imbalances, and regional disparities in the public service sector. The report highlights the need for a strategic approach…
With over 98% vaccination coverage, period-friendly schools, nationwide child protection desks, English as a formal subject in monastic schools, Bhutan’s first national education policy, and the UPSHIFT program, which educates…
Two funding sources support the ESP’s operations. While Window-II, also referred to as the reinvigoration fund, offers 4% interest subsidies on both new and existing loans for businesses affected by…
From February 18 to 20, the speaker of the National Assembly will represent Bhutan at the 15th APA Plenary in Baku, Azerbaijan. “The Role of Parliamentary Diplomacy in Strengthening Multilateral…
In order to implement a social protection program that is more inclusive, the Ministry of Finance intends to review the current pension system. In order to introduce the new scheme…
In an effort to combine spiritual principles with sustainable living in Bhutanese society, WWF Bhutan and the Zhung Dratshang launched “Enlightened Stewardship: Bhutan’s Faith-Based Long-Term Environmental Plan” yesterday. Through a…
