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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MoIT and MoICE to jointly seek budget after DoST finalizes cost estimate for long-neglected access road The repair plans are finally taking shape for the 7-kilometre access road connecting Samdrup Jongkhar to the Phuntsho Rabtenling Industrial Park (PRIP), after years of uncertainty over ownership and maintenance responsibility. The issue was …
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Department of Employment and Entrepreneurship updates BLMIS figures and organizes “Yay! Gokab” forum to connect active jobseekers with employment opportunities To ensure maximum accuracy in its records, the Department of Employment and Entrepreneurship (DoEE), operating under the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE), has conducted a rigorous two-phase telephonic …
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Capital allocation rises sharply to support restoration after the October 2025 floods, equipment replacement, and long-term reliability of Bhutan’s hydropower plants The Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) has significantly increased its budget for the operation, maintenance, rehabilitation, and upgrading of its hydropower plants in 2026, reflecting a stronger focus on …
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The Bhutan Esports Association (BeSA), in partnership with DK Bank, has launched the Bhutan International Ludo Championship on 25 July 2026, a cross-border digital esports tournament featuring a guaranteed Nu 500,000 prize pool. The championship is part of BeSA’s broader effort to grow esports in Bhutan while pursuing its long-term …
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His Majesty The King granted Dhar to promote 16 officers from the Royal Bhutan Army, Royal Bodyguards, and Royal Bhutan Police from the rank of Lt. Colonel to the rank of Colonel, in a ceremony held at the Tashichhodzong on 22 July 2026. The officers are: Front Row (L-R): Colonel …
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Six months after its establishment, the Antifragile Temple, opened by former Mr. Bhutan, Tshering Dorji, is seeing strong positive uptake from the youth and enthusiasts. The temple has 115 students, of whom 36 are part of the Antifragile education program and log in each day to train their minds and …
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For seven years, 40-year-old Passang Dorji waited for the restoration of Changyul Bum Galem’s ancestral house in Punakha. When he first approached authorities in 2019 seeking permission to renovate the centuries-old structure himself, he said he was told that the government would support the restoration with a budget of Nu …
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The Bhutan Foundation’s Nomadic Health Camp 2026 revealed a significant burden of Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and infectious diseases among residents of Merak and Sakteng, with nearly four in 10 people screened being found to have raised blood pressure and dozens requiring specialist care. Conducted by the Ministry of Health (MoH), …
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