In an effort to address nutritional insufficiency nationwide, there is a program to feed school students an egg per day
In an effort to address nutritional inadequacies among schoolchildren nationwide, around 32,000 pupils in 300 pilot schools chosen for the “One-Child, One-Egg” project will begin receiving one egg daily through…
FAO & Bhutan begin the “One-Child, One-Egg” campaign
In Bhutan, where 17.9% of children under five are stunted, 8.7% are underweight, and 36.5% are anemic, the FAO has committed USD 2 million for a pilot project aimed at…
Rollout of PrEP medication: Revolutionary approach to HIV prevention
With the launch of PrEP, an oral drug that dramatically lowers the risk of acquiring HIV, Bhutan has made significant progress in the fight against HIV/AIDS. As part of the…
The GMC property tax law calculates the annual value and aligns the tax with market realities
Gelphu Mindfulness City (GMC) in Bhutan adopts Singapore’s Property Tax Act 1960 to develop GMC to align economic growth with well-being and rebuild land values. The Act establishes a transparent…
Zhung Dratshang and Bhutan’s World Wildlife Fund collaborate together
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…
Digital currency issued by central banks is being tested by RMA
In order to prepare the way for the future of digital payments in Bhutan, the central bank has started a pilot program for CBDC in a controlled and experimental setting.…
Ed Sheeran’s historic concert electrifies Thimphu
Ed Sheeran performed at Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, Bhutan, showcasing his Mathematics album and Shape of You, despite the chilly evening and packed crowd. Ugyen Namdrel Dorji was so thrilled…
Dealers are having trouble understanding the Green Tax Refund
In order to ensure compliance with DRC guidelines, dealers are attempting to track down eligible customers for Green Tax refunds, identifying those who were overcharged between 2019 and 2024. According…
HKH requests assistance and action during the IYGP launch
In an effort to increase awareness, motivate action, and secure funding to safeguard these frozen assets, ICIMOD collaborated with UNESCO, UNESCAP, and the Asia-Pacific Forum to host a number of…
Number of human trafficking cases is increasing
38 suspected victims of human trafficking from Bhutan were repatriated between 2023 and 2024. They were returned from Thailand, India, the Philippines, and Qatar, among other places. According to the…