Trust declines in Bhutan despite low instances of bribery
The assessment covered 381 public services across 99 agencies in 13 institutional categories.
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Australia rejects about 70% of Bhutanese visa applications
Bhutan has witnessed a sharp rise in Australian student visa refusals over the past six months, with education consultants lescribing the rejection rate as the highest in recent…
Bhutan resumes WTO accession process after 17 years
The decision follows Cabinet approval in June 2025, after which the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment, in collaboration with multiple agencies, reviewed and finalised…
Bhutan’s national council calls for dedicated pension and provident fund Act
Only 11.8 percent of Bhutan's population is covered by a national pension scheme. With over Nu 73 billion in assets operating without a dedicated Act, concerns are growing that…
First phase of Bhutan’s 104MW small hydropower projects begins operation
The three small hydropower projects - the 18MW Suchhu, 32MW Yungichhu, and 54MW Burgangchhu, are expected to generate 494 million units (MU) of electricity annually.
Oxygen concentrators at Bhutan’s largest hospital run low as respiratory illnesses rise
Nationwide, the situation is similarly strained. The country has 552 oxygen concentrators across its entire healthcare system, and 371 have already been issued, according to…
Bhutanese youth entrepreneurs struggle to grow businesses despite rising interest
Currently, there are over 3,600 entrepreneurs in the country, of whom more than 600 are youth. However, the majority of youth-led businesses are started out of necessity rather…
Money sent home by Bhutanese overseas more than doubles in 2025
The largest share of remittances in 2025 came from Australia at USD 253.3 million, followed by the United States with USD 23.5 million and Kuwait with USD 19.3 million.
Middle East conflict hits Bhutan’s aviation and tourism industries
The cancellations come at a critical time for the tourism industry, with several major cultural festivals scheduled in the coming weeks.
Bhutan recognised as ‘Destination of the Year – Earthly Experiences’ at ITB
The recognition highlights Bhutan's approach to tourism, where nature is considered a partner rather than simply a backdrop for travel experiences, reinforcing the country's…