The Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) is actively collaborating with international partnerships to strengthen Bhutan’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system, with a particular focus on sustainability, innovation and excellence. MoESD Lyonpo Yeezang De Thapa, during the 17th Meet-the-Press session, highlighted its recent engagements with key …
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The National Assembly passed the Income Tax Amendment Bill 2025, confirming a higher tax exemption for interest income from fixed deposits compared to dividends. Under the new law, interest income from fixed deposits will be exempt up to Nu 400,000 per year, while dividend income will remain tax-free up to …
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As presented in the State of the Nation report delivered by Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay on 3rd July, the government has set out a detailed plan to raise the sector’s contribution from around 15 percent of GDP to Nu 50 billion (bn) by 2029, while keeping the heart of …
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Bhutan’s E-commerce industry is growing rapidly, but many businesses still depend on an informal delivery network that relies heavily on taxis and passenger buses. While this method is widely used due to its affordability and accessibility, it lacks essential features like tracking systems, resulting in frequent delays and unreliable service. …
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The Joint sitting of parliament has passed the National Assembly (Amendment) Bill 2024, marking the conclusion of extensive deliberations and joint committee reviews. The Bill, which introduces significant amendments to the existing National Assembly Act 2008, was passed on 25th June, 2025, with overwhelming support, 50 members voted in favour, …
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In Zamsa village under Bongo Gewog, Chukha, farmers are making notable progress in millet and quinoa farming with growing institutional support and improved technologies. Traditionally reliant on millet cultivation, the community continues to grow five varieties of foxtail millet and two types of finger millet crops well suited to the …
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In a unanimous decision, the National Council (NC) has endorsed sweeping changes to the Rural Life Insurance Scheme (RLIS), opting for a gradual and flexible approach to increasing coverage while making room for greater inclusion. Rather than backing the government’s pledged Nu 150,000 insurance sum outright, NC chose a more …
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Last Saturday on 31st May The Bhutanese did a story on the Income Tax Bill 2025 pointing to its various features like reductions in Personal Income Tax (PIT) slab, 30% Business Income Tax (BIT) being done away with and it now being brought under PIT, reduction in Corporate Income Tax …
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BNB CEO Sonam Tobgay said “Today, we proudly unveil the new BNB Visa Cards—designed to set us apart and enhance the banking experience for our valued customers. This launch marks another milestone in our journey of innovation and service excellence.” The BNB Director of Customer Experience, Dorji Namgyal Rinchhen said …
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As of 12.20 PM on 30th May, there a total of 24,040 people subscribed to the Gelephu Mindfulness City Nation Building Bond (GNBB) with a value of Nu 2.364 billion (bn). This reached 31,772 people with Nu 3.019 bn on 12.20 pm 2nd June after an extension was given till …
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