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 …

The Ugyen Norlha Chorten in Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), formerly known as the Tabab Chorten, is nearing completion and is expected to be inaugurated on the Birth Anniversary of His Majesty The King. The Lam Neten of Gelephu said that the chorten holds high religious significance, highlighting that the sculptures …

The concreting of the right bank of the Punatsangchhu Hydropower Project I dam is expected to start in March this year. Construction of the Punatsangchhu-I Hydroelectric Project started in 2008 and was planned to be completed by 2016, with an estimated cost of over Nu 35 billion. However, geological problems …

More than 3,280 businesses have registered under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime over the past two weeks, with Thimphu accounting for the highest number of registrations. According to the Director General of the Department of Revenue and Customs (DRC), Sonam Jamtsho, 1,820 of the registered businesses are based …

Bhutan’s Food and Drug Authority (BFDA) has warned the public, importers, distributors, pharmacies, and retail outlets against the use, sale, and distribution of the herbal product Hong Thai Herbal Inhaler Formula 2 after concerns emerged over microbial contamination that could pose potential health risks. The BFDA advised all businesses involved …