On August 18, Tenzing Tshomo, a tour operator, was traveling back to Paro from Kathmandu carrying USD 1,200 in her purse inside her bag. During her check-in at Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, as her luggage went through the X-ray machine, she said she overheard the officials operating it whisper excitedly …
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The country recorded a rise in tourist arrivals in July 2025 compared to the same month last year. A total of 4,851 tourists visited in July 2025, up from 2,627 in July 2024, marking an increase of 2,224 visitors or about 85 percent. From January to July 2025, the country …
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Paro FC delivered a memorable performance at the Changlimithang Stadium, defeating Afghanistan’s Abu Muslim Farah FC in the 2025/26 AFC Challenge League Preliminary Stage. The victory not only secured their place in the next round but also ignited celebrations among Bhutanese football fans. Despite heavy rain, Paro FC supporters and …
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The country’s public debt is expected to rise from 101.7% of GDP in 2024/25 to 113.9% in 2025/26 and remain high in the coming years. This marks an increase of 12.2%. More than 60% of this debt is linked to hydropower projects. Debt not related to hydropower is also set …
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The Department of Tourism, under the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment, has launched the Tourist Registration System (TRS), a digital platform aimed at enhancing service coordination and visitor experience in Bhutan’s tourism sector. The system, developed in collaboration with GovTech Agency, was launched on 8th August. The TRS will …
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According to the monetary policy statement from the Royal Monetary Authority, the services sector is projected to grow moderately at 4.7 percent in 2025 and 4.1 percent in 2026, supported by favourable performance in the hotel and restaurant, transport, finance and insurance, and wholesale and retail trade sectors. Tourist arrivals …
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The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment officially launched the Industrial Development Roadmap (IDR) 2025 on 8th August, marking a step toward transforming the country’s industrial sector. IDR provides a strategic framework aimed at creating a dynamic, inclusive, and globally competitive industrial landscape. The roadmap addresses longstanding challenges in the …
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As outlined in the 13th Five-Year Plan, the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) has set a goal of establishing 120 inclusive schools across all Dzongkhags and Thromdes by the end of the plan period. However, the ministry emphasized that the real focus lies not just in numbers, but …
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The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE), in consultation with the Royal Monetary Authority (RMA), is currently assessing the feasibility of extending a 4% interest subsidy to hotels, according to the MoICE Minister, Namgyal Dorji. The proposed support would be based on defined eligibility criteria, similar to what was …
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The Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Chandra Bahadur Gurung said the Thimphu Thromde is taking new steps to ease traffic congestion and improve pedestrian safety as public concern grows over recent road accidents, including the Zilukha incident where a medical student was run over on a Zebra crossing. The city …
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