The Enduring Friendship Mountain Bike Challenge organized by Project DANTAK in collaboration with the Bhutan Olympic Committee has grown into one of the most anticipated sporting events in Bhutan, showcasing not only athletic endurance but also the profound diplomatic and cultural friendship between Bhutan and India. Launched in 2011, the …
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As part of Bhutan’s presentation at the 19th International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia, the symbol of the dragon featured prominently in a series of intricate wood carvings, which will be integrated into the design of the Gelephu International Airport. In Bhutanese culture, the dragon is a powerful …
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The 18 MW Suchhu Hydropower Project in Sombaykha, Haa was formally commissioned on Thursday. Speaking at the inauguration, the Prime Minister congratulated all those involved – Druk Green Power Corporation, the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, local leaders and communities, and private sector partners – for their collective efforts …
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His Majesty The King of Bhutan, visited ADGM, the international financial centre of the UAE capital – Abu Dhabi. The delegation was hosted by Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of ADGM, together with members of the ADGM senior leadership team. This visit by His Majesty follows the recent signing of …
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Bhutan is pioneering the future of travel by becoming the first nation to implement a national-level crypto payment system for tourism. Bhutan’s innovative mechanism allows travelers with Binance accounts to experience truly cashless journeys. In collaboration with Binance Pay and Bhutan’s fully digital DK Bank, this initiative offers travelers using …
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His Majesty The King offered prayers at Punakha Dzong on the occasion of Zhabdrung Kuchoe on 7 May 2025. Zhabdrung Kuchoe marks the anniversary of the passing of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel, the founder of the Bhutanese State. Punakha Dzong was the principal seat of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel.
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The World Bank (WB) in an important move approved USD 300 mn financing for the Accelerating Transport and Trade Connectivity in Eastern South Asia (ACCESS) Phase 2 project. Of the USD 300 mn USD 154 mn is in the form of grants. The WB’s indicative lending envelope for FY 2025–29 could …
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The Gelephu Investment and Development Corporation (GIDC) announced the launch of the Gelephu Mindfulness City Nation Building Bond (GNBB). This public bond allows Bhutanese within the country can take part in financing the Gelephu International Airport, the cornerstone of GMC. This Domestic Bond comes on the heels of the recently …
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The recent State Visit by Their Majesties the King and Queen of Thailand from 25th to 28th April to Bhutan marked a historic milestone in the friendship between Bhutan and Thailand. As the first State Visit by the King of Thailand, it reflected the deep bonds between our Royal Families, …
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His Majesty The King, on an ongoing visit to Gelephu, on 19th April visited Jogighopa, Assam where an International Multimodal Logistics Park is under-construction, accompanied by Assam Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah and Chief Secretary of Assam Dr Ravi Kota. His Majesty also toured the nearby Inland Water Transport port. While in …
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