TB remains a concern among young adults, while respiratory and diarrhoeal illnesses account for most reported notifiable diseases Bhutan is seeing a growing number of health cases and a rising share of patients returning for continued care. The Annual Health Bulletin 2026 recorded 2.74 million health cases in 2025, a …
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The Royal Bhutan Police (RBP) has identified a suspect in an online harassment case involving minors, with the investigation currently underway. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) shared the update in a written response to a question during the 31st Meet-the-Press session on 11th September 2026 regarding the case involving …
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Indian tourists to retain Nu 1,200 SDF until September 2028, while Phuentsholing tourism waiver remains unchanged The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE) has completed a comprehensive review of the 50 percent Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) concession of USD 100, which is due to expire in August 2027. The …
Read More »The proposed venture fund is being restructured as the government explores a model that can better serve Bhutan’s long-term interests and take advantage of opportunities emerging from Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC). The Minister of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE) said that the initial proposal was to establish a USD 50 …
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Upon Royal Command of His Majesty The King, Bhutan has contributed INR. 100 million to the Prime Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund of Nepal in the wake of the devastating floods of 26 August, which resulted in the tragic loss of many lives and widespread damage. The contribution is a gesture …
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The Gelephu Mindfulness City Authority (GMCA) has signed its first hospitality development agreement with BTCL Pte Ltd for the development and operation of ChoeGo Boutique. Expected to begin operations in November 2026, ChoeGo Boutique will offer 27 premium rooms, helping establish the standard of hospitality and guest experience envisioned for …
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New Mines and Minerals Bill to introduce progressive penalties as DGM expands digital monitoring to improve enforcement and promote sustainable mineral extraction Bhutan is moving to strengthen regulation and compliance in the mining sector through a new Mines and Minerals (MM) Bill, progressive penalties and expanded use of satellite imagery …
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The Prime Minister this week graced the signing ceremony of the Shareholders’ Agreement between Druk Green Power Corporation Limited (DGPC) and JSW Neo Energy Limited for the joint development of the 920 MW Punatsangchhu-III Hydroelectric Project, marking another important milestone in Bhutan’s growing energy partnership with the Indian private sector. …
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Bhutan recorded a strong rise in tourist arrivals during the first seven months of 2026, with May registering the highest monthly arrivals and regional markets continuing to drive the country’s tourism recovery. According to the Monthly Tourism Bulletin, tourist arrivals reached 47,343 in May 2026, the highest monthly figure recorded …
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Bhutan’s foreign exchange reserves reached USD 1.2 billion (bn) at the end of June 2026, outperforming earlier third-quarter projections of USD 1.1 bn though remaining lower than initial second-quarter estimates of USD 1.32 bn. Addressing concerns during the 30th Meet-the-Press session, Finance Minister, Lyonpo Lekey Dorji, noted that the downward …
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