During the Question and Answer session in the parliament, the Minister of Industry, Commerce and Employment Karma Dorji was questioned by the MP of Kengkhar-Weringla on the new tourism levy which has affected the tourism sector and the hoteliers asking what support is provided or the government is planning to …
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In the ever-evolving landscape of employment, the question of whether skills or experience take precedence during job interviews continues to be a hot topic of discussion. With increasing numbers of people leaving their jobs behind for better opportunities, employers are now more interested in seeking the best fit for their …
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The current trend of people going abroad has created opportunities for people who chose not to go abroad. Yangchen is a 27-year-old high school graduate who has been working at a tech company for 5 years in Thimphu with no plans to leave. She said, “Given the rate at which …
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A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between AHA Oxy Gases Pvt. Ltd., Pasakha and Project DANTAK on 26 May 2023. AHA Oxy Gases Pvt. Ltd. will supply of oxygen and acetylene gases to be used in the construction works carried out by Project DANTAK in Bhutan. The Bhutan Chamber …
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Rising opportunities have led people to travel outside, especially to Australia and the United Kingdom (UK), and people grabbing these opportunities complain of the high cost for biometrics compared to other countries in South East Asia. VFS Global Thimphu currently offers the biometric services to those who want to go …
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The World Health Organization (WHO) declared an end to COVID-19 as a public health emergency of international concern, and with that, declared it is no longer a global health emergency. However, that does not mean COVID-19 is over as a global health threat, stated WHO. WHO stated that for more …
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Bhutan dropped its press freedom ranking by 57 places to the 90th place this year from 33rd last year according to the 2023 World Press Freedom Index (WPFI) which is compiled by the France-based Reporters Without Borders (RSF). The rank was an unsurprising drop as reporters have been facing increasing …
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Gyempo Wangchuk, a traditionally trained Bhutanese contemporary artist who was recently shortlisted for the 2023 Sovereign Asian Art Prize, is having a collection of his works exhibited at Tansbao Art Gallery in Taipei, Taiwan. The Exhibition titled “Worlds Within Us”, features a selection of the artist’s newest works. The exhibition …
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With 8 candidates in the race, a former teacher, Tashi Dendup, won the race with 7,161 votes. Tashi Dendup has worked as an educator and an administrator at the Ministry of Education for 18 years and as a manager in the private sector for 2 years. He holds a Master’s …
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The Prime Ministers Office (PMO) said that like migrants from other countries to Australia, Bhutanese have also been leaving for educational purposes and in search of better economic opportunities. It is a case of people from low-income society leaving for one of the highest paid in the world. This it …
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