More than 50% of households in Bhutan are home owners
Bhutan’s housing market is evenly split between homeowners and renters, with 53.2% owning and 46.8% renting. Rural areas have strong home ownership, while urban areas have a higher percentage of…
Digital Wallets Reach Villages in Mongar and Trashigang
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…
Gyalsups is encouraged by His Majesty to establish distinct nation
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,…
WinBhutan NDIpowered international hackathon powered by team Cyberchain & Deepgov
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…
Finance ministry extended deadline for automobile import quotas
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…
Clean Energy Milestone for Bhutan, with Indian Collaboration
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…
Entrepreneurial Spirit Rises Among Bhutanese Youth
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…
Green Bhutan Project Seeks Balance Between Tourism and Tradition
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 prepares for an aging population
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 excise and income tax bill is adopted by the national council
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.…