The Mid-Term Review (MTR) for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade (MoFAET) was chaired by the Prime Minister. The session focused on Bhutan’s evolving role in the international community, strengthening diplomatic ties, and expanding its global economic footprint under the 13th Five-Year Plan. The Ministry has made significant …
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Several importers in Bhutan are facing mounting challenges as global shipping disruptions continue to affect supply chains, leading to rising costs, delayed shipments, and increasing financial strain. Sonam, an importer said that freight costs have surged sharply since the onset of the conflict in the Gulf region. She said that …
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The restoration of the hydropower project damaged by the 5th October flood has made significant progress, with 160 meters of the total 261 meters of the Water Conductor System (WCS) already completed, and works on track for completion by the end of April. Officials at the site said, “Restoration work …
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Bhutan’s projected GDP growth for Financial Year (FY) 2025/26 has been revised downward by 0.2 percentage points from pre-conflict estimates, assuming an average Brent crude price of USD 94 per barrel in calendar year 2026, according to the World Bank’s Bhutan Development Update. On the supply side, growth projections for …
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The government has confirmed that no Bhutanese nationals have been harmed or injured in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries despite the increasingly deteriorating regional situation, according to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Lyonpo DN Dhungyel. Speaking during the 26th Meet-the-Press session, which was conducted virtually to …
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Recent changes to the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) program at Samtse College of Education (SCE), including a reduction in training duration, have come into effect this year. Earlier batches were required to undergo 18 months of training, which included six months of School Immersion and Teaching Practice (SITP). However, …
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Schools in several dzongkhags across Bhutan are facing growing admission challenges due to limited classroom capacity, and a shortage of schools in areas with increasing student populations. Despite ongoing efforts to expand infrastructure, many parents continue to struggle each year to secure school admissions for their children, particularly in urban …
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The Prime Minister met with Takaichi Sanae, Prime Minister of Japan, during his official working visit to Japan from 13–17 March 2026, where the two leaders discussed ways to further strengthen the longstanding friendship and cooperation between Bhutan and Japan. The meeting holds special significance as 2026 marks the 40th …
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For the ongoing Bhutan ESports National Championship, players are lining up all the way from countries like Australia, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. The prize pool for this esports championship is Nu 1 million, making it the highest for an Esports tournament held in Bhutan to date. The President of Bhutan …
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The Health Minister Tandin Wangchuk said that the Japan Fund for Prosperous and Resilient Asia and the Pacific (JFPR) has provided a grant of USD 2 million for the procurement of mobile medical units (MMUs). Lyonpo Tandin Wangchuk said, “The Ministry of Health (MoH) has secured 21 MMUs from the …
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