BUSINESS

A team of young Bhutanese innovators, calling themselves Eco Pet, has brought national pride by securing third place at the regional PLEASE Hack competition, held in Colombo, Sri Lanka on 6th April. Eco Pet’s creative project is a mobile application that utilizes gamification to engage users in fun, challenge-based learning …

The private sector is urging key reforms to the Economic Stimulus Plan (ESP), stating the slow disbursement of funds, procedural hurdles, and limited sectoral coverage as major roadblocks to its effectiveness. Upon invitation from the Economic and Finance Committee (EFC) of the National Assembly, the Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and …

Bhutan has not been left out of US President Donald Trump’s new tariff policy that slaps varying degrees of trade tariffs across the world. Bhutan has been slapped with 10% tariffs which means Bhutan’s exports to the USA will be 10% more expensive. The tariffs hit every trade partner of …

To combat tuberculosis (TB) and align with the global End TB Strategy, the Ministry of Health (MoH) has set ambitious targets to reduce TB incidence by 80% and mortality by 90% by 2030, using 2015 as the baseline year. Recognizing that 83% of TB cases affect the economically productive age …

The Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MoENR) and Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) have provided updates on two key hydropower projects—Begana Hydropower Project in Thimphu and the Parochu Integrated Multipurpose Hydropower Plant (IMHP) in Tsento, Paro—aimed at enhancing Bhutan’s renewable energy capacity. For the IMHP in Tsento, the weir …

The country’s international trade volume saw a modest increase in 2024, with exports rising by over Nu 7 billion (bn), a 19.6% increase and imports growing by nearly Nu 9 bn, 8.3% increase compared to the previous year. India continues to be Bhutan’s largest trading partner, accounting for the majority …

In Bhutan, oranges are more than just a popular fruit; they play a crucial role in the country’s agricultural economy, particularly in the southern regions, where their cultivation is a vital source of income for local farmers. Over the past few years, the export of oranges has become an increasingly …

The only operational slaughterhouse in Bhutan has come under scrutiny for using outdated and primitive slaughtering methods, raising serious concerns about animal welfare. Report from Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority (CCAA) indicate that the facility lacks modern techniques and adequate infrastructure to ensure humane and efficient processing of livestock. The …

The Economic Stimulus Program (ESP) has received a total of 3,969 applications for Concessional Credit Lines (CCLs) under Window 1 worth Nu 8.997 billion (bn) as of 28th February 2025. Of the above, 892 applications worth Nu 860.54 million (mn) were approved and 960 applications worth Nu 4.5 bn declined, …

Chimi Dema, 31, Bhutan’s sole para-athelete competing at the 2025 World Para Athletics Grand Prix held in New Delhi, India, made her mark on the international stage by securing the second place in the women’s F40 Shotput event. The competition, which took place from 11th to 13th March , attracted …