Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay embarked on a three day working visit to Singapore followed by a visit to the UN General Assembly in USA. Upon arrival, the Prime Minister met with the President of Singapore, H.E. Tharman Shanmugaratnam, at the Istana Presidential Office. In the evening, the Foreign Minister …

Lyonpo Yeshey Zimba passed away on the morning of Monday 9th September 2024 after a duration of illness. His friend and former colleague right from their school days, Lyonpo Khandu Wangchuk paid tribute to his late friend. Lyonpo Khandu said, “The passing away of Lyonpo Yeshey Zimba has left a …

Earlier in June 2024 in response to a question by this paper, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade, D.N Dhungyel, announced that in February 2024, the Government of India had issued a circular regarding the amendment in their Know Your Customer (KYC) instructions for the issuance of SIM …

Gyalsung – Bhutan’s National Service, was launched simultaneously at the four Gyalsung Academies in Khotokha in Wangduephodrang, Pemathang in Samdrup Jongkhar, Gyalpozhing in Mongar, and Jamtsholing in Samtse on 5 September 2024. His Majesty The King graced the launch ceremony at Jamtsholing Academy in Samtse, and Addressed Gyalsups at their …

Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen and His Royal Highness Gyalsey Ugyen Wangchuck graced the Consecration ceremony of Jangchub Chorten in Chelela on 28 August 2024. The Chorten was built under the Royal Command of His Majesty The King, as a Dharma initiative to commemorate the birth of His Royal Highness Gyalsey …

Bhutan competed at the Paris Paralympics Games with Ms. Kinley Dem representing the nation in the Women’s 10m Air Rifle competition. HRH Princess Eeuphelma Choden Wangchuck, along with the Bhutanese delegation, were present to cheer Kinley on, demonstrating the nations support for its para-athletes as they strive for excellence. The …

On 29 January 2024, the Prime Minister issued a directive to the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE) to review the Foreign Direct Investment Policy and submit recommendations to the Government by March 1, 2024. An official said, “Until now the FDI policy has undergone very incremental changes and …

In late January,2024 the Department of Tourism announced that to promote MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibition) tourism in Bhutan, there will be SDF waiver to MICE participants for 4 nights not including the travel dates to the venues, including the arrival and departure dates. However, it was never implemented …

Bhutan National Bank (BNB) has been awarded the title of ‘Best Bank in Bhutan’ for the second year in a row at the ICC Emerging Asia Banking Conclave & Awards. The event, hosted by the Indian Chamber of Commerce, took place on August 23, 2024, in New Delhi, India. The …

On 29th January 2024, the Prime Minister issued two directives to the Ministry of Industry Commerce and Employment (MoICE) on tourism which had to do with increasing tourist arrivals and promotion of tourism in border towns in the south. After that committees were formed and a series of meetings were …