Bhutan is charging toward its ambitious 25,000 MW target by 2040. The FY 2026-27 budget allocates Nu 1.58 billion (bn) to the energy sector, aiming to nearly double its GDP contribution. Key investments include the Nu 25.0 million (mn) for a 1 MW turbulent micro hydropower pilot, Nu 568.2 mn …

The Kingdom of Bhutan and the Republic of Singapore signed the Agreement for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income on May 12, 2026 in Singapore. The Agreement was signed by Finance Minister, Lekey Dorji, on behalf of the Royal …

His Majesty The King with the Prime Minister and delegates from the India-Bhutan Parliamentary Friendship Group of the Parliament of India, at the courtyard of the Gyalyong Tshokhang on 14 May 2026. His Majesty The King graced the Opening Ceremony of the Fifth Session of the Fourth Parliament of Bhutan.

Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen graced an event to mark the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Bhutan Red Cross Society on 8 May 2026. The Bhutan Red Cross Society was established under the Bhutan Red Cross Society Act 2016 as an autonomous, not-for-profit voluntary organisation, auxiliary to the government …

The country has formally resumed its accession process to the World Trade Organization (WTO), with 17 accession-related documents updated, verified and finalized for submission to the WTO Secretariat and member states for review. The Minister of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE) Lyonpo Namgyal Dorji said that the move follows the …

With a spate of recent  of African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreaks and also the issue of farmers unable to get market prices due to excess production the Minister of Agriculture and Forests Younten Phuntsho outlined measures saying he fully understands the distress our piggery farmers are facing. He said the …

The primary technical phase of the geological and mineral mapping project of Bhutan, led by consultants Xcalibur Smart Mapping, has been successfully concluded said Mr. Phuntsho Namgyal, Director General, Department of Geology and Mines (DGM). Utilizing two survey helicopters, the survey teams completed a total of 43,893 line-km. This exceeds …

His Majesty The King granted Royal Kashos (Royal Edicts) to eight new spiritual projects at Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), bringing the total number of approved sacred sites to 22. The Kashos were granted at a ceremony held at Semtokha Dzong, Bhutan’s oldest dzong and a historic seat of Buddhist learning. …

The Mid-Term Review (MTR) for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade (MoFAET) was chaired by the Prime Minister. The session focused on Bhutan’s evolving role in the international community, strengthening diplomatic ties, and expanding its global economic footprint under the 13th Five-Year Plan. The Ministry has made significant …

His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen received the Hadrian Award on 29 April 2026 at the Grand Kuenrey of Tashichhodzong, Thimphu. The award was presented by a World Monuments Fund delegation who travelled to Bhutan for the formal presentation ceremony, led by Mr. Juan Pablo Molyneux De …