A total of 10,627 people visited the country in January 2026, more than doubling the 4,951 visitors recorded in January 2025. The increase of 5,676 visitors represents an approximate 115 percent growth compared to the same month last year. Indian visitors accounted for the largest share of arrivals. Of the …

Druk Holding and Investments (DHI) is offering a range of investment structures to attract diverse sources of capital, including leasehold arrangements, joint ventures, and Public-Private Partnership (PPP) models. Large tracts of land are available to accommodate projects of all sizes and types. The total investment and financial requirements will depend …

At the Invest Bhutan Summit, the Druk Holding and Investments (DHI) submitted a proposal for the development of a 25 MW–100 MW grid-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), aimed at strengthening grid stability and meeting Bhutan’s growing electricity demand. The project proposes storing electricity generated from renewable energy sources during …

The 126 MW Dagachhu Hydropower Plant is expected to lose about Nu 655 million (mn) in revenue by the end of April 2026 following a prolonged shutdown caused by severe flood damage in October 2025. The plant has remained out of operation since 9th October 2025 after heavy monsoon rains …

According to the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, the right bank slope stabilization remains a critical factor that could affect both the timeline and cost of the P I Project, as specialized engineering works pose significant challenges. Measures such as reinforced cement concrete (RCC) piles and high-capacity cable anchors …

Construction of the 500 kW Lunana Mini Hydropower Project, the first hydropower project to be built at an elevation of around 4,200 metres above sea level in Bhutan, is scheduled to begin in April. The project is a flagship initiative under Bhutan’s 13th Five-Year-Plan (FYP). Funding is being provided by …

The Sephu Solar Power Plant has so far injected about 13.55 million units of electricity into the national grid, with the highest monthly generation of 3.30 million units recorded in December. According to Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MoENR), this trend is expected to continue for the next few …

Bhutan has crossed the 200,000 tourist mark in 2025, according to the latest figures with 209,376 tourists. This is an increase of around 60,000 tourists compared to 145,065 visitors recorded in 2024. However, hoteliers say the rise in tourist numbers has not translated into improved business for the hotel industry. …

Importers have expressed confusion over the excise tax regime, particularly regarding the requirement for import permits and the permit fees levied on excisable goods at the point of entry. Phuntsho, an importer sourcing goods from Bangkok, said she was taken aback by the additional charges imposed during the import process. …

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) activity in Bhutan showed mixed trends in 2025, with a slight decline in the number of approved projects, but a substantial increase in overall investment value. During the year, the Department of Industry approved 14 FDI projects with a total investment value of Nu 73.76 billion …