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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With rising concern over the impact of excessive screen time on young children, the Ministry of Health (MoH) is now working on a national strategy to tackle the issue more comprehensively. Speaking during the Meet-the-Press session on friday, the Health Minister, Tandin Wangchuk, acknowledged the seriousness of the concern. “The …
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Eight prominent figures from Bhutan’s Vajrayana Buddhist tradition are leading the spiritual foundations of the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), with their projects formally granted Royal Charters by His Majesty The King. According to GMC, the spiritual leaders include the Central Monastic Body, His Holiness the Je Khenpo, Gangtey Trulku Rinpoche, …
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The Drukyul Literature and Arts Festival, scheduled to take place from August 2 to 4, will introduce several new features this year. Among the highlights is the launch of the Jigme Singye Wangchuck (JSW) Prizes, which will be awarded for the first time starting next year, and the Bhutan Echoes …
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In a world grappling with climate emergencies, Bhutan is emerging as a beacon of hope. At the high-level UN Climate Ambition event titled “Now is the Hour: Bringing the Energy Back to the Climate Agenda,” Bhutan once again reminded the global community of the power of political will, environmental responsibility, …
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With the launch of the Education Technology Framework (ETF) 2025, the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) is redefining the future of learning by placing technology into classrooms to prepare students for the demands of a digital world. MoESD stated, “Based on the principles of access, equity, quality, safety, …
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