His Majesty The King conferred the DeSuung Gold Pin, Bhutan’s highest award for voluntary service, on Dato Adam Htoon on 23 April in recognition of his exceptional support to Bhutan’s Medical Relief Team in Myanmar following the 28 March 2025 earthquake. Dato Adam Htoon’s timely and compassionate assistance enabled the …
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His Majesty The King on 20th April graced the Salhang Tendrel (groundbreaking) ceremony for the construction of Guru Nangsid Zilnon Lhakhang in Chokhorling, Gelephu. Located at the heart of Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), the Lhakhang is being built under the personal initiative of His Majesty The King. Dedicated to Guru …
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Bhutan’s exports to Thailand recorded a significant rise in 2024, reaching Nu 84 million, up from Nu 11.25 million in 2023. The sharp increase was driven primarily by the export of cordyceps, mushrooms, and spices, among other goods. Cordyceps was Bhutan’s top export to Thailand, valued at Nu 55.24 million …
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The Royal Securities Exchange of Bhutan Limited (RSEB) which is Bhutan’s only stock exchange or market has mainly been showing red or decreased value of shares in recent times. The Stock Exchange has 18 listed companies of which, as of Friday, 14 are down, one is unchanged and only three …
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A recent evaluation of private educational institutions in Thimphu has revealed significant gaps in accessibility and inclusivity, raising concerns over the readiness of the sector to serve diverse learner needs. Despite the growing importance of flexible learning options, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, remote learning remains severely …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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