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In December 2025, the Economic Stimulus Plan (ESP) Steering Committee approved the 4 percent loan interest subsidy for hotels under the Reinvigoration Fund (RGF) of the ESP. The matter was recently presented to the Cabinet for final approval; however, the issue has been sent back with concerns that there are …

More than 3,280 businesses have registered under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime over the past two weeks, with Thimphu accounting for the highest number of registrations. According to the Director General of the Department of Revenue and Customs (DRC), Sonam Jamtsho, 1,820 of the registered businesses are based …

The Finance Minister Lekey Dorji opened the “Kaizen Knowledge Sharing Seminar” at Terma Linca where more than 50 officials from private sector, SoEs including DHI, Gedu college of Budiness and RIM, and other Government agencies took part. This seminar is organised by DMDF, MOF in collaboration with JICA. Kaizen is …

You may have noticed a lot of digging happening these days around Thimphu. This is a part of Thimphu Thromde’s 30 comprehensive urban renewal projects initiated in June 2025. These efforts focus on drainage upgrades, road widening, and climate-resilient infrastructure to counter flooding, landslides, traffic congestion, and the strains of …

With schools closed for the winter break, the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) has rolled out a wide range of structured programmes across the country to ensure that students and youth remain actively engaged beyond the classroom. Rather than viewing the winter break as idle time, the ministry …

The Ministry of Health (MoH)  is exploring ways to strengthen cancer care in Bhutan, including the possibility of expanding radiation therapy services within the country. When asked about the future of the unit, the Director of National Medical Services, Dr Kuenzang Wangdi, said that the previous contract with the vendor …

The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Bhutan and Thailand will now extend to the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC). Previously, the FTA  excluded special administrative regions. The two countries have both agreed to remove that clause now. The revision was presented to the National Assembly on Wednesday by the Minister for …

During the 3rd Sitting of the Joint Sitting of the Fourth Parliament, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) reviewed the findings of the Royal Audit Authority (RAA) and expanded its assessment to examine the state of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) facilities and services in all 566 government schools across Bhutan. …

In Bhutan, children with disabilities often face barriers to accessing early intervention, specialized care, and inclusive education. Since its inception in 2012, Ability Bhutan Society (ABS) has been working to bridge these gaps, providing support and services that help children achieve their full potential and improve their quality of life. …

The Nu 15 mn and Nu 5 mn winners also share their experience Lucky Pem, an online lottery draw, announced its winners on the occasion of the 118th National Day, with the most anticipated prizes awarded to the top three winners. The first prize winner received Nu 15 million (mn), …