At the Meet-the-Press session held yesterday, the Foreign Minister Dr Tandi Dorji highlighted the areas that can be enhanced in the tourism sector during the COVID-19 period. He said that even before COVID-19 pandemic, the policy change recommended in the Tourism Levy Exemption (Amendment) Bill of Bhutan during the National …

The Nu 500 mn term-based soft working capital was launched at the RMA conference hall on 21st of April for the months of April, May and June by the Finance Minister. The support is for those industries identified by the Ministry of Economic Affairs for enabling the industries to keep …

Following the 7 pm closure rule, restaurants and shops that normally rely on late in-coming customers have been seeing a further decline in business. However, in case of grocery stores and other shops, most of the owners said that they do not have much problem in regard to losing out …

During the press conference held yesterday, the Foreign Minister Lyonpo Tandi Dorji highlighted that the government anticipates that the COVID-19 situation will have a lasting effect on world economy until next year or more. He stated that the people who have lost their jobs abroad and have returned home may …

Ever since the implications of social or physical distancing, athletes have had to discontinue their routine training sessions and activities. Despite all these, the various federations and associations under the Bhutan Olympic Committee firmly believe that their hunger and passion for the sport will not be affected very much. Head …

The economic sector has been hit hard by the COVID-19 outbreak. In order to contain the spread of the disease, many businesses, including the taxi service, have to maintain social distancing. Taxi drivers are allowed to pick just two passengers that are seated in the front passenger seat and one …

The COVID-19 pandemic has crippled many industries in Bhutan, mainly affecting sectors like tourism, hotels, airlines, handicraft and construction among others. The effects took a further escalation when the Government of India (GoI) went into lockdown. The government along with various sectors, like BCCI, are stepping up to find strategic …

Based on the consumer complaints received through toll free number 1214 regarding the unreasonable price charged by the vegetable vendors on the green chilies sold in the Centenary Farmers’ Market (CFM), and after investigations by Office of Consumer Protection (OCP), it was found out that the vegetable suppliers/brokers and vegetable …

Since the COVID-19 situation does not seem likely to defer anytime soon, government offices, Druk Holdings Investment (DHI) companies, and some companies in the private sector are now working from home. According to the Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC), the timeline for the work from home plan for the government …

According to the 17-member strong Sampheling Meday Bja Namrup Detshen (SMBND), poultry farmers are facing a dire shortage of poultry feed due to the border closure. Chairman of SMBND, Budhi Man Rai, said there is also a shortage of ice for freezing the meat products. He added, “Previously, we used …