Businesses are confused about the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime and speak about the lack of advocacy. With 4,500 businesses under compulsory GST registration, the GST Help Desk has also been getting about a minimum of 100 people coming for enquiries and complaints daily. Several business owners said they …

Five bar licenses were suspended and three establishments were fined in Sarpang in 2025, based on the severity and nature of the offences. The violations ranged from suspected prostitution to the sale of alcohol to minors, according to the Regional Office of Industry, Commerce and Employment. Of the five suspended …

The Royal Audit Authority (RAA) reported a case of misuse of public funds amounting to Nu 4.553 million (mn) at the Regional Office of Industry, Commerce and Employment (ROICE), Samdrup Jongkhar. The irregularity involved the accountant of the office, who adjusted personal advances released to officials as expenditure without supporting …

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) was launched on 1st January with businesses having an annual turnover of Nu 5 million (mn) and above required to compulsorily register under the new tax regime. Businesses with an annual turnover of Nu 2.5 mn and above are eligible to voluntarily opt into …

The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Bhutan and Thailand will now extend to the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC). Previously, the FTA  excluded special administrative regions. The two countries have both agreed to remove that clause now. The revision was presented to the National Assembly on Wednesday by the Minister for …

The Business Plus Committee reviewed three recommendations and submitted its findings to the National Council, which unanimously adopted the final set of recommendations. The outcome of the review was shared with the National Council, where all members agreed to and endorsed the committee’s final recommendations. Eminent member Dasho Phuntsho Rabten …

Camp Rural Urban Friendship x Youth Initiative is a 10 day national camp organised by the Bhutan Centre for Media and Democracy in collaboration with Camp RUF, which is currently going on in the Gelephu Mindfulness City from 22nd December to 1st January. The camp brings together around 120 children …

His Majesty The King conferred National Day Awards on distinguished Bhutanese and international friends in recognition of their exceptional service, sacrifice, and longstanding support to the nation during the 118th National Day celebrations. Karma Kelvin Dorji Among the recipients, Karma Kelvin Dorji was awarded the National Order of Merit (Bronze) …

Jimba Tshewang, 27, from Tangsibji, Trongsa said winning the Drukgi Nyagoe Drendhur (Bhutan’s Strongman Competition) Seaon 6 has filled him with happiness and gratitude beyond words. This was his second time competing in the Nyagoe competition and his first win. In the 2024 Nyagoe competition Season 5, he placed fourth. …

The hotel industry has put up a letter to the Ministry of Information, Commerce and Economics (MoICE) following the discussion on the review report on tourism policy by the Economic and Finance Committee. The letter states the need for a clarification and update on the 4 percent subsidy, and if …