The National Statistical Bureau (NSB), with technical and financial support from the World Bank will carry out the first ever nationwide economic census for all business units in Bhutan from December 2018 to January 2019. Business units like the State Owned Enterprises, sole proprietors, partnership, private and public companies, FDIs …

Stresses on need to focus on agriculture and private sector  Although the latest report from the World Bank on Bhutan’s economy acknowledges that Bhutan’s economic performance has remained strong over the years, the report, however, also suggest that there are lot to be desired in consolidating and furthering Bhutan’s development. …

Having laid out several ambitious work plans to tackle youth unemployment issues by the government, the minister of labour and human resources, Ugyen Dorji, who is also the youngest minister in the cabinet said that his top priority is to tackle the challenge of youth unemployment with immediate effect. With …

The Bhutan InfoComm and Media Authority (BICMA)after consultation with the three cable operators adopted the standards for operation of Digital Cable Broadcasting Service System from June 2018. BICMA’s officiating Director, Wangay Dorji said that all the three cable operators (EthoMeto, DrukCom, and Norling) in the capital are now technologically equipped …

The National Assembly Secretariat conducted a five-day long induction program for the members of the National Assembly which concluded on Friday. The Induction Program for the new Parliamentarians was conducted mainly with the objective to familiarize and orient the members on the roles and functions of Parliament, to equip the …

The government-elect officially presented the ten ministers that will form the Cabinet for the next five years on November 3, 2018. The party spokesperson and one of the founders of DNT, Dr Tandin Dorji, 50, has masters in international public health and MBA and who worked as a pediatrician has …

The government-elect, Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa, has committed to accord the highest priority in creating employment and livelihoodopportunities for people and ensure that the youth have a decent job. DNT has pledged to prioritize job for the Bhutanese nationals between the age group of 19-35 to help gain work experience and …

Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT) and Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT) met in theNational Assembly on Wednesday to elect the Speaker and Deputy Speaker. There were nominations for the posts from both the parties. Wangchuk Namgyel, 55, Nyisho-Sephu constituency in Wangduephodrang was elected as the Speaker after securing a total of 30 …

The Ministry of Labour and Human Resources (MoLHR) had earlier issued a notification that categorized six occupations under Closed Occupations for expatriate workers- whereby no work permits shall be issued or renewed with effect from November this year. The six identified occupations listed are carpenter, architect, primary or secondary education …

With success of every sector hinging on a sound economy, DNT has pledged to create a vibrant economy and a fairer society with decent livelihood opportunities for everyone irrespective of family backgrounds. DNT plans to develop a new vision and economic plan for the country, called Bhutan: Vision 2045 in …