The National Assembly on Friday passed the Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill of Bhutan 2026, with all 45 Members voting in favor of the motion. The amendment proposes the inclusion of 22 new items under Schedule IV C of the principal Act, which lists goods exempted from GST. The …
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The National Council (NC) has adopted the Framework Agreement on the Establishment of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) on 18th May 2026. The agreement has been endorsed unanimously by all the 24 members voting in favour. To give a brief background on the deliberation of the framework agreement, it …
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Bhutan is charging toward its ambitious 25,000 MW target by 2040. The FY 2026-27 budget allocates Nu 1.58 billion (bn) to the energy sector, aiming to nearly double its GDP contribution. Key investments include the Nu 25.0 million (mn) for a 1 MW turbulent micro hydropower pilot, Nu 568.2 mn …
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The Dagachhu Hydropower Project, which has remained non-operational since October 2025 after severe monsoon flooding damaged several critical components, is now preparing to resume operations, according to the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MoENR). The Director General (DG) of the Department of Energy, Karma Penjor Dorji, said the flooding …
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The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) is strengthening its response to substance use among young people through a multi-layered approach that focuses on care, early intervention, and community support. The initiative is being implemented alongside existing recovery and rehabilitation efforts, including support systems such as the Yarabling Recovery …
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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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