Ugyen Tshering

Indonesia eyes digital banking and trade collaboration with Bhutan

In a move to transition bilateral relations, the Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Bhutan, Ina H Krisnamurthi, is calling for deeper collaboration through digital banking technology, educational scholarships, and increased participation in the Trade Expo Indonesia. Ambassador Krisnamurthi said that she visited Bhutan three times and saw immense …

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Epstein files show two Bhutanese names

A mysterious ‘Sonam Dema’ and ‘Tsering Dolma’ appear repeatedly in the recent Epstein files. These names appear numerous times in the email exchanges between them and their employers. The US Department of Justice released the last largest collection of the files on 30th January 2026, saying it included some 3 …

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Over 85 percent of ESP concessional loan approved for agriculture and livestock ventures: Steering Committee

The ESP Steering Committee has revealed that the Bhutan Development Bank Limited (BDBL) approved over 1,865 applications specifically for farmers and livestock owners. Despite high demand leading to an additional Nu 242.88 million (mn) in funding, the Committee maintains strict screening against Non-Performing Loans (NPL). Out of the 3,969 applications …

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Govt’s plan to clear remaining potato stocks of 930 MT

With 930.9 metric tonnes of potatoes currently remaining in Phobjikha and Gangtey, the government has announced a distribution plan targeting schools and Gyalsung Academies. To address broader market gluts, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MoAL) is also exploring options for the export of high-quality seed potatoes to Bangladesh under …

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