Once remote Bhutanese town losing its soul as change reshapes highland life
Road connectivity is bringing rapid transformation to Sakteng, but it is also accelerating the erosion of its unique traditional marriage customs and communal, non-monetary…
Sherab Lhamo
Young female entrepreneur runs bakery at 3,500 metres in Bhutan’s Merak
Located at more than 3,500 metres above sea level, Merak is among the country's most remote settlements. Until recently, residents seeking pastries had little choice but to travel…
Homestays boom in Bhutan’s Merak as Rhododendron Festival draws more visitors
This year, the festival, held from April 3 to 9, drew 18,483 visitors. Many travellers arrived eager to experience the highland's rich culture and natural beauty, firmly placing…
Young Bhutanese entrepreneur turns local crops into snacks
Lumang Food and Products, produces cookies made from maize, buckwheat, cassava and barley, as well as buckwheat cupcakes, radish pickles and chips from banana, potato and sweet…
Bhutan, Canada partner to strengthen AI policy and governance
Following an initial consultation, a one-and-a-half-day training session commenced to help policymakers, government officials, and thought leaders understand Al's role in public…
Gender pay gap drives Bhutanese women to Australia: World Bank
According to the Bhutan Labour Market Information System, women constituted only 42 percent of the workforce as of August 2025 and face a substantial earnings gap. Their median…
Al skills gap in Bhutan’s civil service shows urgent training need: survey
Despite these skill deficits, interest in upskilling is high, with about 98 percent of respondents expressing interest in practical Al training. However, the path to wider…
Bhutan struggles to retain talent as migration to Australia accelerates
The wave is reshaping the country's labour market and raising alarm over its long-term development.
Private sector shares their role in Bhutan’s Al future at development workshop
The workshop highlighted how Bhutan's unique approach to Al development in ethical considerations, cultural authenticity, and public-private partnerships could serve as a model…
Crime declines, offence severity rises in Bhutan
Last year, the most common crime among the 2,476 cases recorded included larceny, battery, illicit trafficking of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, burglary, and…