Nationwide consultations also roll out Tourism Minimum Facility Initiative to improve standards at tourist destinations The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE) conducted a nationwide consultation series from 31st July to 15th August 2026, under the Business Regulatory Process Review (BRPR), identifying 399 distinct issues raised by businesses and …
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The nationwide dog sterilization and vaccination program will resume, and so will the cross-border surveillance and free access to post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) after the World Health Organization (WHO) formally validated the country’s elimination of dog-mediated human rabies on 1st September. Health Secretary Pemba Wangchuk, said Bhutan’s achievement through the nationwide …
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The Minister for Industry, Commerce and Employment, Namgyal Dorji, said the Government recognises the strategic importance of Bhutan’s border towns. However, rather than applying one uniform economic package to all of them, the Government’s approach is to address the specific economic opportunities and constraints of each border town through targeted …
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Government will review the existing weighbridge system and cross-verification arrangements for aggregate exports following concerns over alleged manipulation of weighbridge slips and inaccurate reporting of export consignments in Phuentsholing. The issue was raised during the 31st Meet-the-Press, after concerns were raised about some aggregate exporters allegedly not taking vehicles to …
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The newly appointed minister of the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MoENR), Lyonpo Sonam Tashi, has outlined his immediate focus to ensure the ministry delivers on Bhutan’s energy security while laying the groundwork for long-term economic transformation through sustainable development of the country’s natural resources. Acknowledging that he is …
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EtonHouse Bhutan International School is Bhutan’s first international school, established in partnership with the EtonHouse International Group of Singapore to provide an internationally benchmarked education within the country. The school follows an international curriculum and will offer the Cambridge pathway, including IGCSE and A Level qualifications, as it expands up …
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The Department of Revenue and Customs (DRC) has rolled out a new digital payment classification framework aimed at improving transparency and clarity in digital transactions by distinguishing payments made for business purposes from genuine personal transfers. The framework comes amid concerns that business and personal transactions are sometimes mixed together. …
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As industries expand, Samtse sees rising land demand from local and overseas Bhutanese investors Samtse is emerging as one of the country’s rapidly developing industrial centres, with expanding factories, mines and manufacturing units reshaping the dzongkhag and creating new opportunities for employment and investment. The Ministry of Industry and Commerce …
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According to UNICEF Bhutan, children who come into contact with the justice system, whether as victims, witnesses or alleged offenders, require more than legal procedures. They need professionals who understand their age, development, experiences and trauma, and a system capable of protecting their rights while minimising further harm. A needs …
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Stronger 2025 performance, delayed hydropower projects and rising import demand shape economic outlook Bhutan’s economic growth projection for 2026 has been revised downward to 6.21 percent from 6.31 percent in the previous quarter, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF)’s Fourth Quarter Update for FY 2025–2026. The revision follows stronger-than-expected …
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