Government emphasis on tourism & agriculture
Bhutan’s Finance Minister Lekey Dorji plans to boost agriculture, tourism, and foreign direct investment to expand its economy beyond hydropower, aiming for 8.93% growth in 2025. Bhutan’s government is committed…
Future-proofing for extreme weather
Bhutan’s climate is deteriorating, causing flash floods, glacial melt, and unpredictable rainfall, posing threats to communities, infrastructure, and agriculture, with projected increases in precipitation and water shortages. Reduced glacial runoff…
GMC Conference on Digital Assets will be attended by international financial professionals
For senior world executives, the GMC Special Administrative Region is getting ready to organize a high-profile conference on strategic reserves that will explicitly address the integration of digital assets. Gathering…
Japanese visitors pay for construction of multipurpose school hall in Paro
Thanks to a new multipurpose hall that was made possible by donations and the Lungnyi Gewog administration, students at Olathang Primary School in Paro will no longer have to brave…
For climate-resilient farming, Mountain Hazelnuts secured 7.9 million dollar investment
In order to extend its climate-resilient farming projects, Mountain Hazelnuts has obtained an equity investment of USD 7.9 million. Mountain Hazelnuts wants to help rural communities while establishing a profitable…
Films from Bhutan are a worldwide phenomenon
Bhutanese filmmakers Dechen Roder and Arun Bhattarai are gaining international recognition for their films “I, the Song” and “Agent of Happiness”, showcasing their ability to craft compelling narratives. Dechen Roder’s…
Creating space for international airport at Gelephu
Samtenthang resident Tulasi Kumari Jogini, 55, is getting ready to leave her home in order to make room for the Gelephu International Airport project. As part of this significant infrastructural…
The 2025 OCA-OS regional forum will be held in Bhutan
Esteemed OCA-OS Regional Forum 2025 will take place in Bhutan from April 2–3 in Thimphu. This is the biggest athletic gathering Bhutan has ever hosted, bolstering its expanding capacity to…
Bhutan organizes a global wine auction
Bhutanese vintage wine will be put to the test on the international scene for the first time, which will be a landmark event for the fledgling wine industry in the…
Bhutanese women struggle against political representation despite historical barriers
Bhutanese women are underrepresented in politics, with only one of 20 National Council and 47 National Assembly seats secured in the 2023 elections. This is a global trend, with women…