The main factor that marked the election of the PDP government and its immediate aftermath was a high sense of hope among the people that it would get the country out of the rut it was in. This was visible during the election campaign period itself when the majority clearly …
Read More »The Economic Consequences of Legal Behavior
NEW YORK – The way people navigate traffic can tell us a lot about their respective cultures. Recently, while walking to my office in midtown Manhattan, I stopped at a red light when an elderly woman with a walking stick caught my attention as she cautiously looked both left and …
Read More »21 consumer complaints received in January and February
In the months of January and February, the Consumer Complaints and Appeals Authority (CCAA) received a total of 21 consumer complaints. Of these, 11 were reported in February, with 8 cases successfully resolved and 3 are still pending. Complaints varied, with six concerning miscellaneous issues, such as unethical business practices, …
Read More »Old Wine in New bottle
The only economic sector where we can make a quick and impactful recovery is tourism, and while there has been improvement in the numbers this year compared to last year, there is still a long way to go. If Bhutan had time on its side we can wait, but we …
Read More »The Economic Power of Gender Equality
LUXEMBOURG – It is hard to find a word that is more relevant to the world’s greatest challenges and policy priorities than “inclusion,” the theme of this year’s International Women’s Day. Inclusive, green economic growth that benefits all of society is an essential component of sustainable prosperity, social cohesion, competitiveness, …
Read More »Changing the Mindset to Tax
Passang Tshering, the Executive Director of Bhutan Toilet Org in a vlog about unpaid dues at Palas, a canteen turned shop outside Sherubtse College, found unpaid dues of Nu 500,000 to Nu 1 million going as far back as the 1970’s and in decades after that. This included later Ministers, …
Read More »Japan as Number Four
TOKYO – Harvard Professor Ezra Vogel’s 1979 book, Japan as Number One: Lessons for America, became an instant bestseller in Japan. The flattering title certainly helped sales, but it was the book’s central argument – that the Japanese approach to governance and business were superior to others – that really made …
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Hypothermia deaths in Thimphu and alcohol intoxication
Background and statistics A media outlet shares a report about an unnatural death in Thimphu raising public concern and debates. The probable cause of death is yet to be ascertained since it has not been unveiled by death investigators. Yet, the readers assume it to be hypothermia, prophesying the same …
Read More »The need to really change
His Royal Highness The Gyalsey receiving blessings for the Royal Charter on the Gelephu Mindfulness City from the sacred Machen Lhakhang in Punakha is an auspicious and important step as it is seeking the most sacred of blessings to carry out profound new changes. Much has been written about what …
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