TB: With the current Gypsum mines winding down, what is the capacity left in the current mines and what are the expansion plans? DGM: Khothakpa Gypsum Mine (KGM) is located under Shumar Gewog, Pemagatshel Dzongkhag in the eastern part of Bhutan. The gypsum deposit was first discovered by GSI with …
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The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has named Ms Lizam Dorji, chief executive of MICE Bhutan, the country’s business-events specialist, Grand Winner of its Face of the Future 2026 Award. The recognition arrives in PATA’s 75th anniversary year, lending extra weight to an award that spotlights emerging Asia-Pacific tourism leaders …
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Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen and Her Imperial Highness Princess Akiko of Mikasa graced a traditional Japanese sweet-making workshop on 11 August 2026. Two chefs from Kyoto Wakuden, a renown culinary establishment in Japan, showed Her Majesty, Her Imperial Highness, and participants from SELWA, the art of making wagashi, traditional Japanese …
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As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to reshape the global digital landscape, a local collaboration is working to ensure Bhutanese language and dialects are not left behind. NoMind, in partnership with its research arm, Aplos Lab, has launched a project to develop a multilingual AI model capable of understanding and translating …
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Annual Report highlights exceptional performance in target fulfillment, budget utilization, and employment initiatives The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE) has released its Annual Report for 2025–2026, revealing that all six Regional Offices of Industry, Commerce and Employment (RoICE) achieved a perfect 100 percent completion rate across their Key …
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Govt defends e-mobility roadmap amid affordability concerns As Bhutan accelerates its ambitious march toward a carbon-negative future, the high upfront cost of electric vehicles (EVs) has emerged as a central flashpoint between private buyers and state planners. Addressing pressing questions at the 30th Meet-the-Press session, the government has firmly defended …
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The government affirms that it continues to engage with the relevant authorities in India to resolve the Suvidha fee issue, which it says has increased the cost of transporting Bhutanese exports to Bangladesh and affected the competitiveness of Bhutanese exporters. Responding to a question during the 30th Meet-the-Press on 7th …
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Bhutan is poised to save a staggering Nu 7.53 billion (bn) in fossil fuel import costs by 2030 as the government accelerates its transition toward electric mobility. According to a comprehensive strategy report published by the Department of Energy and other key ministries, the government aims to increase electric vehicle …
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Public toilets remain one of the common concerns raised by tour operators and tourists visiting Bhutan, despite continued government investment in tourism infrastructure and the development of more than 103 toilet facilities across the country. The Secretary of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE), Tashi Wangmo, said the …
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Nationwide review proposes reforms to import rules, online trade, public procurement, taxation, licensing, and investment procedures Bhutan has launched a nationwide Business Regulatory Process Review for 2026 to simplify regulations, reduce compliance burdens, and create a more business-friendly environment. The initiative is being led by the Ministry of Industry, Commerce …
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