The tourism sector in the country is dealing with an imbalance between tourist arrivals and accommodation capacity, a situation that industry representatives say has left hotels overcrowded and struggling for survival. The Hotel and Restaurant Association of Bhutan (HRAB) has said that unless the country meets the government’s annual target …
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The Kingdom of Bhutan concluded its participation in Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan, under the national theme “Saving Lives for a Happy Future,” inspired by Bhutan’s unique development philosophy of Gross National Happiness (GNH) today. During its 184-day run, Expo 2025 Osaka attracted a total of 25,578,986 visitors, bringing together people …
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The capital city came alive last weekend as the 14th Bodybuilding & Fitness Championship 2025 turned Thimphu’s Clock Tower Square into a powerful display of strength, dedication, and national pride. Beneath the glowing lights, Bhutan’s finest athletes stepped onto the stage, inspiring a wave of excitement across the fitness community. …
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The youth unemployment rate remains high despite signs of overall stability in the national labour market, according to the latest Labour Force Survey (LFS) by the National Statistics Bureau (NSB). The survey for the third quarter of 2025 reports an overall unemployment rate of 3.2 percent, while youth unemployment stands …
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In the quiet bends of Bhutan’s rivers, where mist meets water, a rare shadow still glides, the White-bellied Heron. Once found across the Himalayan foothills, the bird now teeters on the edge of extinction, with fewer than 60 left in the world. Nearly half of them live in Bhutan, where …
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The Bhutan InfoComm and Media Authority (BICMA) has said that its review of the Bhutan Telecom (BT) data price cut proposal is still ongoing, and they had asked BT for some more information. The latest update is that BICMA has carried out the technical study on the possible network congestion due …
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The acute housing shortage in Phuentsholing is set to ease with the construction of three new housing projects under the National Housing Development Corporation Limited (NHDCL), funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The initiative is part of the Green and Resilient Affordable Housing Sector Project (GRAHSP), aimed at providing …
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According to the Minister of the Ministry Industry, Commerce, and Employment (MoICE), Namgyal Dorji, plans are underway to develop activities such as river rafting, jet ski services, and bungee jumping, as well as community-based initiatives like tourism development in the Pachu area. The MoICE Minister said these initiatives aim to …
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Business owners in the private sector have raised concerns over a new tax measure introduced under the Income Tax Bill of Bhutan 2025, warning that it could affect businesses of all sizes that rely on loans to survive or expand. The provision, known as the “Earnings Stripping Rules”, that limits …
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Redevelopment includes new ponds, 28-room guesthouse, safety upgrades and improved access The popular Duenmang Tsachu in Zhemgang is set for a major facelift with a Nu 52.6 million (mn) redevelopment project aimed at transforming the hot spring into a wellness tourism destination. The project, is funded under the Economic Stimulus …
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