Pensions for elderly being reformed by government
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…
The National Film Awards are replaced by BICMA to increase prominence
Starting this year, the Film Association of Bhutan (FAB) and the Bhutan Information, Communications, and Media Authority (BICMA) will work together to host the Bhutan National Film Awards. The awards,…
Bond requirements discourage physicians from becoming specialists
Concerns regarding the nation’s future access to specialized healthcare have been raised by the steady decline in the number of general practitioners choosing to pursue postgraduate medical education. Because of…
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…