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The National Council (NC) endorsed significant recommendations to the Income Tax Bill, increasing exemption limits for non-business individuals on 24th June. One key recommendation is to exempt up to Nu 400,000 per income year on interest earned from fixed deposits. Additionally, the NC recommended the exemption cap for dividend income …

A special prayer ceremony was held at the Grand Kuenrey of the Tashichodzong on 14 June 2025 in memory of the precious lives lost in the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad, India. His Majesty The King, His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, and Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen graced the prayer …

During the recent Parliamentary session, Maenbi-Tshenkhar MP, Tempa Dorji, raised a question to the Minister of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Employment (MoICE) regarding Bhutan’s ranking in the 2025 World Press Freedom Index released by Reporters Without Borders (RSF). Bhutan was placed at 152nd out of 180 countries, a …

As part of its strategic efforts to enhance public service delivery, the Royal Government of Bhutan has officially launched the Integrated Service Center (ISC) and the enhanced 1199 Public Service Contact Center (PSCC). These initiatives, under the Public Service Delivery Division (PSDD) of the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), are key …

By Tandin Wangchuk The past two years felt like a storm, sometimes destructive, sometimes cleansing, always forcing me to grow. I arrived in Perth in July 2023 with two suitcases, a borrowed student visa, and a CV I stretched like taffy. The IELTS certificate-6.5 bands, was the only real part …

The Finance Minister Lekey Dorji shared the government’s rationale for re-introduction of tax on interest income earned through Fixed Deposit. He said the Income Tax Act of Bhutan 2025 proposes to levy a 10% tax on interest earned through fixed deposit. The tax is on interest income only, not on …

A recent inspection by the Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (CCAA) has revealed high overall compliance among businesses in Samtse, but the authority has also flagged minor issues that require immediate attention to maintain consumer trust and safety. The nine-day surveillance, carried out from 23rd to 31st May 2025, covered …

In response to growing concerns over housing affordability and emigration, the government has announced a major push toward housing reform through a Nu 1.5 billion (bn) strategy aimed at promoting homeownership and improving the national housing situation. During the 16th  Meet-the-Press session, the Minister for Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE), …

In response to rising public concern over alcohol abuse and the spread of bars across Bhutan, the National Assembly (NA) has directed the Women, Children and Youth Committee to conduct a thorough review of the existing bar licensing system for the Winter Session. This move follows a petition submitted by …

The National Assembly’s (NA) Economic and Finance Committee (EFC) has come up with its Report on the Implementation of the Economic Stimulus Program (ESP) of Nu 15 bn. With a total funding envelope of Nu. 15 billion (bn), the ESP aimed to revive the economy through a mix of concessional …