The National Assembly of Bhutan has announced that the Fourth Session of the Fourth Parliament will convene from 27th November to 27th December 2025. The Fourth Session will deliberate on several government bills, including the Financial Services (Amendment) Bill of Bhutan 2025, the Livestock Bill of Bhutan 2025, and the …

Bhutan’s tourism policy, known internationally as the ‘High Value, Low Volume’ approach, traces its origins to the early 1970s under the guidance of His Majesty King Jigme Singye Wangchuck, the Fourth Druk Gyalpo. When Bhutan first opened its doors to visitors, His Majesty was at the helm of a young …

His Majesty The Fourth Druk Gyalpo Jigme Singye Wangchuck played a significant role in recognizing and nurturing the country’s  private sector as an essential partner in national development. Starting with the Sixth Five-Year Plan (1987–1992), His Majesty formally recognized the private sector as a key partner in economic growth. Early …

Hydropower has been the cornerstone of Bhutan’s economic development. Today, it contributes 41 percent of national income and approximately 13 percent of GDP, making it one of the most important export sectors in the country. Beyond the revenue, it generates, hydropower has enabled industrial growth, supported infrastructure development, and ensured …

While the exact number of jobs generated through the approved projects under the Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) concessional loans can only be confirmed once all projects become fully operational, it is estimated that close to 4,000 jobs will be created. According to estimates from the Ministry of Finance (MoF), the …

In recognition of the tourism sector’s broader structural challenges, the government plans to establish a time-bound, Prime Minister-chaired Tourism Mission Board (TMB) according to the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE). The Board will meet monthly from December 2025 through December 2026 to coordinate actions across government and address …

As of the morning of 31st October, 1,020 MW Tala project is operating at full capacity. Tala managed to fix two of its five gates which could open in time for the increased river volume. 1020 MW, P II is running four of its units from the total six, generating …

Opening Your Heart to Bhutan, a UK-based charity, has raised Nu 7.58 million (mn) for its “A Woman with Altitude” campaign, a 37-day walk along the Trans Bhutan Trail to support children with special needs. The target amount is Nu 16 mn. The campaign began on 17th October, with Ani …

The 1020 MW Tala project which had seen overtopping has no major damage on the dam as it is intact with its integrity not impacted. There is also no scouring of the dam in the visible areas and so it is likely that there will not be scouring in areas …

 The tourism sector in the country is dealing with an imbalance between tourist arrivals and accommodation capacity, a situation that industry representatives say has left hotels overcrowded and struggling for survival. The Hotel and Restaurant Association of Bhutan (HRAB) has said that unless the country meets the government’s annual target …