The biggest weakness in Bhutan’s private sector is not so much the absence of big players as the weakness of its small and medium enterprises (SMEs). A lot of the economic woes of Bhutan can be traced back to the weakness of this sector. In any country across the world …

Sir, This is with regard to your papers article on the poor quality of 3 G internet services by Bhutan Telecom. The Bhutan Telecom manager explained this poor quality of service saying that beginning of the year, they had just 20, 000 registered users for 3G services but by the …

A key component of the Economic Stimulus Plan (ESP) which is the Business Opportunity and Information Center (BOIC) will start its activities from the 27th of August, 2014 according to the Minister for Economic Affairs, Lyonpo Norbu Wangchuk. The BOIC will start accepting applications for Nu 1.9 bn worth of …

Sir, I am happy to note the finance minister’s announcement that housing and vehicle loans will be opened up soon. I think this a progressive step and the government needs to be congratulated. However, I also have few issues on the loans and the conditions on which they are being …

The new Indian Ambassador Gautam Bambawale is regarded as a competent diplomat in New Delhi with extensive experience in dealing with key countries like China, Japan, USA and Germany. He sat down for an in-depth interview with the Editor-in-Chief of The Bhutanese, Tenzing Lamsang Q. What are your main priorities …

Apart from the soaring temperatures farming communities across Bhutan are having a difficult time with the unusually scanty monsoon. Unofficial reports and anecdotal accounts from farmers at the Centenary farmers market, roadside vendor farmers, travelers and local government officials from Western, Southern, Eastern and Central Bhutan show that Bhutan’s agriculture …

While the telecommunication services go on upgrading, however, the service delivery remains poor, especially the 3G internet service. The unreliable service has left many subscribers in Thimphu and other dzongkhags frustrated, especially when important work needs to be done online and the network is moving painfully slow or not working …

The recipients of His Majesty’s Scholarship Kidu gives students from different parts of the country an opportunity to continue their education. Students who have performed exceptionally well are given an opportunity to study in some of the best schools and colleges abroad. The recipients of His Majesty’s Scholarship Kidu go …

After the recent outbreak of Encephalitis was reported in North Bengal and Assam killing at least 150 people, the Department of Public health (DoPH) has set precautionary measures for Bhutanese traveling in the border areas close to the place of the disease outbreak. The Director General, DoPH, Dr Dorji Wangchuk …

During the Meet-the- Press session held yesterday, the Prime Minister said the electric vehicles (EVs) are the future of transportation in Bhutan. He said even leading experts around the world share the same conviction. “We have a wonderful opportunity to use cheap, renewable resources that we produce in Bhutan by …