The proposed venture fund is being restructured as the government explores a model that can better serve Bhutan’s long-term interests and take advantage of opportunities emerging from Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC). The Minister of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE) said that the initial proposal was to establish a USD 50 …

Tourist arrivals to Bhutan increased slightly in August, with 10,486 visitors recorded during the month, according to the Department of Tourism’s August 2026 Monthly Tourism Bulletin. The figure represents an increase of 476 visitors compared with August 2025, when 10,010 tourists visited Bhutan. This translates to a year-on-year increase of …

Nationwide consultations also roll out Tourism Minimum Facility Initiative to improve standards at tourist destinations The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE) conducted a nationwide consultation series from 31st July to 15th August 2026, under the Business Regulatory Process Review (BRPR), identifying 399 distinct issues raised by businesses and …

The initiative aims to simplify business processes, accelerate digital transformation and strengthen the organization’s ability to adapt to changing business needs Druk Holding and Investments (DHI) is implementing the RISE initiative to strengthen its business operations and support sustainable growth across the organization. The initiative focuses on seven key objectives, …

The Department of Revenue and Customs (DRC) has rolled out a new digital payment classification framework aimed at improving transparency and clarity in digital transactions by distinguishing payments made for business purposes from genuine personal transfers. The framework comes amid concerns that business and personal transactions are sometimes mixed together. …

The number of tourist accommodations in Bhutan has increased since the pandemic, but concerns remain over whether the growth in hotel capacity is keeping pace with the recovery in tourist arrivals. According to the Bhutan Tourism Monitor 2019, Bhutan had 309 classified accommodations before the pandemic, including 17 five-star hotels, …

As Bhutan’s 10X Journey continues to reshape the national economy, Druk Holding and Investments is actively strengthening the country’s innovation ecosystem to support a science, technology, and innovation driven future. This comprehensive strategy brings together national and international stakeholders to collaborate on practical problem-solving, skills development, applied research, and the …

As industries expand, Samtse sees rising land demand from local and overseas Bhutanese investors Samtse is emerging as one of the country’s rapidly developing industrial centres, with expanding factories, mines and manufacturing units reshaping the dzongkhag and creating new opportunities for employment and investment. The Ministry of Industry and Commerce …

Local leaders call for jobs, business opportunities and fair compensation as hydropower project progresses Residents and local leaders of Trashiyangtse have welcomed the Khorlochhu Hydropower Project (KHPL), seeing it as an opportunity to boost economic activity and create new development opportunities in the dzongkhag. However, during the consultation meeting in …

New Mines and Minerals Bill to introduce progressive penalties as DGM expands digital monitoring to improve enforcement and promote sustainable mineral extraction Bhutan is moving to strengthen regulation and compliance in the mining sector through a new Mines and Minerals (MM) Bill, progressive penalties and expanded use of satellite imagery …