As digital freelancing becomes popular in Bhutan, digital freelancers encounter payment gateway bottlenecks. As the world is turning to digitization, the digital landscape has ushered in a new era of work, digital freelancing which has given opportunities for freelancers to connect with clients globally. The traditional job setting has transformed, …

With a record number of attrition from the civil service for the FY 2022-23, this year, the civil service will take in 1,126 graduates into the civil service. This year, there was a huge number of applicants registered for the Bhutan Civil Service Exam (BCSE), registrations peaking at 4,477. The …

In a remarkable journey toward modernization while cherishing the cultural heritage, Bhutan has emerged as a beacon of sustainable innovation and technological integration. Steered by the principles of Gross National Happiness (GNH), Bhutan is deftly navigating the digital landscape, aligning technological strides with a profound reverence for tradition and ecological …

As Bhutan loses its young professionals and fresh graduates to countries like Australia and Canada, the working population of the country is declining. Working population essentially means the total population in an area that is considered able and likely to work, based on the number of people in pre-determined age …

According to the annual report published by Royal Civil Service Commission (RCSC), the attrition rate for the FY2022-23 rose exponentially at 16 percent with 10 percent voluntary resignations, particularly among senior positions and teachers. From July 2022 to June 2023, a total number of 4,822 civil servants were separated from …

According to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) released by National Statistics Bureau (NSB), the purchasing power of Ngultrum has dropped by 3.69 percent in the last year (from June 2022 to June 2023) due to price increases in the economy. This means that Nu 100 in June 2023 is equivalent …

In a highly anticipated Facebook session held Live, the Prime Minister (PM) Dasho Dr Lotay Tshering shared his insights on the way forward for the private sector and its development. PM emphasized on the importance of collaboration between the government and the private sector, stating that both entities play a …

In a Live Facebook session held online yesterday, the Prime Minister (PM) Dasho Dr Lotay Tshering, addressed the audience on the status of the country’s tourism industry, and acknowledging the challenges encountered, the PM claimed that Bhutan’s tourism policy has been internationally recognized as one of the best and most …

As business fraternity has been complaining of lack of consumer spending and decrease in the number of customers, the pay hike was expected to boost the spending. However, the business community share that not much of a difference has been made so far. The business owners that this paper interviewed …

As the general elections for the National Assembly nears, it is necessary to look into female candidates and female representation in politics. During the National Council elections, in the initial round, out of 124 participants, there were only 9 female candidates with only 1 winning the NC election. This time, …