Bhutan National Bank (BNB) has introduced its first Loyalty Program for its users. It is an initiative aimed at the users for their continued support throughout the years. The bank’s Loyalty Program allows customers to earn reward points for using various banking services through the mPay App, including QR payments, …
Read More »Ed Sheeran announces 2025 Mathematics Tour, First-Ever Global Concert in Bhutan
Global music icon, Ed Sheeran, is going to be the first-ever mega international singer to perform in the country. The singer has unveiled his 2025 Mathematics Tour dates, which include performances in Bhutan, India, and the Middle East from January to May. The +–=÷× Tour is being organized by Gelephu …
Read More »600 MW Khorluchhu aiming for completion by 2029
The long awaited 600-Megawatt (MW) Khorluchhu Hydropower Project previously known as Kholongchhu Hydropower Project in Trashiyangtse has begun its construction. The first major milestone was marked on 19th November with the successful blasting at the powerhouse portal and head race tunnel. These blasts signal the beginning of large-scale civil work, …
Read More »National Assembly agrees to approve Pension Act by 2025 but sustainability issues around pension remain
After more than two decades of operating without a formal legal framework, Bhutan’s pension system is set to undergo significant reform. The National Assembly (NA) through a motion has agreed to enact a Pension Act within the next year, aiming to address the governance, management, and regulatory challenges currently facing …
Read More »Rising trend of TikTok-based businesses puts traditional shopkeepers at a disadvantage
With a growing number of individuals opting to buy from online businesses, which operate without the heavy burden of taxes or rent typically faced by shopkeepers, the traditional market is at risk. These home-based businesses operate from TikTok, a social media platform that has been rapidly gaining popularity in Bhutan. …
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