BUSINESS

According to the latest records published by the National Statistics Bureau (NSB), import of diesel grew by 10 percent in 2017, compared to 4 percent increase in 2016.  Import on petrol also increased by 8 percent as compared to 6 percent in 2016. Bhutan’s diesel import accounts for 78 percent …

12 new SOEs had been established in the 11th plan State Owned Enterprises plays strategic roles in providing infrastructure and ensuring efficient public services and constitutes a major part of the economy. The SOEs in Bhutan are categorized into two groups- socially-oriented and commercially-oriented SOES. In the 11th FYP, the …

Having laid out several ambitious work plans to tackle youth unemployment issues by the government, the minister of labour and human resources, Ugyen Dorji, who is also the youngest minister in the cabinet said that his top priority is to tackle the challenge of youth unemployment with immediate effect. With …

The Bhutan InfoComm and Media Authority (BICMA)after consultation with the three cable operators adopted the standards for operation of Digital Cable Broadcasting Service System from June 2018. BICMA’s officiating Director, Wangay Dorji said that all the three cable operators (EthoMeto, DrukCom, and Norling) in the capital are now technologically equipped …

Ministry of Economic Affairs will have its new minister in Lyonpo Loknath Sharma, 47, and his top priority is to learn about the ministry without any prejudice. “I’m taking over the ministry with a blank page, and I’m not looking to completely reform or revolutionizethe ministry. The ministry has been …

The new finance minister of Bhutan, Lyonpo Namgay Tshering, said that his top priority is tointroduce inclusive fiscal policies to gain self-sufficiency. “We plan to come up with inclusive fiscal policies with wide consultation with the public. As envisioned by His Majesty The King, we will be working towards promoting …

DNT’s Manifesto says, solving the housing crisis in Phuentsholing and other urban areas will be the first priority of the government.A high-level committee will be established within six months of the government’s formation to submit a detailed report and plan to provide 100 per cent solution to the housing crisis …

Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT) and Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT) met in theNational Assembly on Wednesday to elect the Speaker and Deputy Speaker. There were nominations for the posts from both the parties. Wangchuk Namgyel, 55, Nyisho-Sephu constituency in Wangduephodrang was elected as the Speaker after securing a total of 30 …

With success of every sector hinging on a sound economy, DNT has pledged to create a vibrant economy and a fairer society with decent livelihood opportunities for everyone irrespective of family backgrounds. DNT plans to develop a new vision and economic plan for the country, called Bhutan: Vision 2045 in …

DPT swept all the five constituencies from two eastern Dzongkhags, Trashiyangtse and Pemagatshel despite an active campaign by the DNT president in the 6 eastern Dzongkhags. Trashiyangtse From Khamdang_Ramjar constituency under Trashiyangtse Dzongkhag, DPT candidate Kuenga Loday secured 3602 votes (EVM: 1869 and PB: 1733) while his opponent Karma Gyeltshen …