The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) said that around 400 teachers have been tasked with developing new textbooks aligned with the Cambridge Curriculum. The textbooks will cover classes PP to XII and include approximately 103 different textbooks. Throughout the process, MoESD has been seeking guidance from the Cambridge …
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Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) activity in Bhutan showed mixed trends in 2025, with a slight decline in the number of approved projects, but a substantial increase in overall investment value. During the year, the Department of Industry approved 14 FDI projects with a total investment value of Nu 73.76 billion …
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The World Bank Group’s Boards of Executive Directors in Washington today approved a financing package to increase the Kingdom of Bhutan’s hydropower generation, facilitate regional clean energy trade, expand economic opportunities, and create jobs. The 1,125 MW Dorjilung Hydroelectric Project located on the Kurichhu River in eastern Bhutan, will generate …
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In December 2025, the Economic Stimulus Plan (ESP) Steering Committee approved the 4 percent loan interest subsidy for hotels under the Reinvigoration Fund (RGF) of the ESP. The matter was recently presented to the Cabinet for final approval; however, the issue has been sent back with concerns that there are …
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More than 3,280 businesses have registered under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime over the past two weeks, with Thimphu accounting for the highest number of registrations. According to the Director General of the Department of Revenue and Customs (DRC), Sonam Jamtsho, 1,820 of the registered businesses are based …
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The Finance Minister Lekey Dorji opened the “Kaizen Knowledge Sharing Seminar” at Terma Linca where more than 50 officials from private sector, SoEs including DHI, Gedu college of Budiness and RIM, and other Government agencies took part. This seminar is organised by DMDF, MOF in collaboration with JICA. Kaizen is …
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You may have noticed a lot of digging happening these days around Thimphu. This is a part of Thimphu Thromde’s 30 comprehensive urban renewal projects initiated in June 2025. These efforts focus on drainage upgrades, road widening, and climate-resilient infrastructure to counter flooding, landslides, traffic congestion, and the strains of …
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With schools closed for the winter break, the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) has rolled out a wide range of structured programmes across the country to ensure that students and youth remain actively engaged beyond the classroom. Rather than viewing the winter break as idle time, the ministry …
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The Ministry of Health (MoH) is exploring ways to strengthen cancer care in Bhutan, including the possibility of expanding radiation therapy services within the country. When asked about the future of the unit, the Director of National Medical Services, Dr Kuenzang Wangdi, said that the previous contract with the vendor …
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The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Bhutan and Thailand will now extend to the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC). Previously, the FTA excluded special administrative regions. The two countries have both agreed to remove that clause now. The revision was presented to the National Assembly on Wednesday by the Minister for …
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