BUSINESS

The government has allocated Nu 47 billion (bn) for local governments, including dzongkhags, gewogs  and thromdes, in the 2026–27 fiscal year, marking an increase of 23.6 percent from FY 2025–26. Of the total allocation, Nu 29.27 bn, or 62.3 percent, has been earmarked for capital expenditure, focused on infrastructure development. The remaining Nu 17.73 bn has been allocated for current expenditure to support routine administration by local governments. Dzongkhags will receive the …

While the One-Child, One-Egg Initiative has expanded access to eggs for thousands of students across Bhutan, some public lower secondary schools continue to provide eggs through a different funding mechanism. The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) said public lower secondary schools are not included under the One-Child, One-Egg …

More than 4,100 businesses registered The Goods and Services Tax (GST) collected Nu 4.9 billion (bn) in revenue during its first six months after coming into effect on 1st January 2026, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF). The GST replaced the previous Sales Tax regime and generated Nu 4.9 …

Over 85 percent of access roads and bridges completed The Dorjilung Hydroelectric Power Project (DHPP) has made significant progress, with more than 85 percent of the construction of access roads and bridges completed, while financial closure is expected by December 2026. The construction of access roads and bridges was awarded …

The National Centre for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM) has announced that El Niño conditions have officially developed over the tropical Pacific Ocean. This came during the press briefing held by NCHM with the media on 9th July, 2026. The Centre predicts that there is now an 85% chance of a …

Dry land tax accounts for the largest share of revenue, followed by building tax The government collected nearly Nu 659.770 million (mn) in land and property taxes during the 2025-26 fiscal year, with dry land tax accounting for more than three-quarters of the total revenue, according to figures released by the Ministry …

Bhutanese consumers are paying the highest retail prices for eggs in South Asia, according to a new market study published by the Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (CCAA). The study found that consumers in Bhutan pay about Nu. 18 per egg, making retail egg prices more than two-and-a-half times higher …

A total of 1,188 students have applied for the Economic Stimulus Program (ESP) Education Loan, with the loan size now at Nu 1.112 billion (bn) as the last date for applications ended on June 30. The ESP Steering Committee, in a meeting held on Friday, decided to support all eligible …

Following the recent seizure of counterfeit United States Dollar (USD) 100 notes in Bhutan, The Bhutanese sought guidance from the Royal Monetary Authority (RMA) on how members of the public can distinguish genuine USD 100 currency from counterfeit notes, particularly as more Bhutanese use USD for overseas education, travel, medical …

Around Nu 166 million worth of copper cables damaged in a fire at the Punatsangchhu Hydropower Project Authority-I (PHPA-I) storehouse in February are covered by insurance, with the claim process now underway, according to the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MoENR). The update comes months after a fire broke …