Bhutan recorded a strong rise in tourist arrivals during the first seven months of 2026, with May registering the highest monthly arrivals and regional markets continuing to drive the country’s tourism recovery. According to the Monthly Tourism Bulletin, tourist arrivals reached 47,343 in May 2026, the highest monthly figure recorded …

Department of Employment and Entrepreneurship updates BLMIS figures and organizes “Yay! Gokab” forum to connect active jobseekers with employment opportunities To ensure maximum accuracy in its records, the Department of Employment and Entrepreneurship (DoEE), operating under the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE), has conducted a rigorous two-phase telephonic …

Business licence holders across the country have called for the introduction of a single-window licensing system that would allow multiple business licences to be processed under one roof, saying the current system is time-consuming, costly and inconvenient. The concerns were raised during the consultation meetings on the Business Regulatory Process …

Employers struggling to recruit skilled workers as demand grows for service and technical occupations and experience outweighs academic qualifications According to the Establishment Survey and Employee Survey Report 2026 released by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE), worker shortages and skills mismatches have emerged as the country’s most …

Capital allocation rises sharply to support restoration after the October 2025 floods, equipment replacement, and long-term reliability of Bhutan’s hydropower plants The Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) has significantly increased its budget for the operation, maintenance, rehabilitation, and upgrading of its hydropower plants in 2026, reflecting a stronger focus on …

Nationwide review proposes reforms to import rules, online trade, public procurement, taxation, licensing, and investment procedures Bhutan has launched a nationwide Business Regulatory Process Review for 2026 to simplify regulations, reduce compliance burdens, and create a more business-friendly environment. The initiative is being led by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce …

BOB, BDBL, and T Bank report stronger earnings while BNB and RICBL record lower profits Bhutan’s financial sector presented a starkly divided picture in 2025. While primary state-backed institutions and agile commercial lenders recorded surge growth across revenues, credit portfolios, and net profits, other major market players experienced significant profit …

Most of the funding will support development projects, while the remaining borrowings will finance government reform programs The government has planned to borrow Nu 5.6 billion (bn) from external sources during the 2026–27 fiscal year to finance project-tied and program borrowings. According to the budget document, project tied borrowings amount …

The government has allocated Nu 47 billion (bn) for local governments, including dzongkhags, gewogs  and thromdes, in the 2026–27 fiscal year, marking an increase of 23.6 percent from FY 2025–26. Of the total allocation, Nu 29.27 bn, or 62.3 percent, has been earmarked for capital expenditure, focused on infrastructure development. The remaining Nu 17.73 bn has been allocated for current expenditure to support routine administration by local governments. Dzongkhags will receive the …

Samtse tops the list, followed by Paro, Trashigang, Sarpang and Wangdue Phodrang, according to the Budget Report Bajo Town Samtse Trashigang Town Samtse has received the highest budget allocation among the 20 dzongkhags for the 2026–27 fiscal year, according to the Ministry of Finance’s Budget Report. The total allocation for …