Bhutanese community’s traditional paper craft faces market decline
Started in 2003 with the Tarayana Foundation’s help, the paper-making was successful at first. Then, the villagers took over. The centre used to produce over 2,000 sheets of…
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Thailand leads Bhutan’s agro-export markets beyond India and Bangladesh
While India and Bangladesh remain Bhutan’s major agricultural trading partners, the country exported Nu 174.02 million worth of goods to 17 other countries, making up around…
US tariff on Bhutan’s exports likely to have minimal impact: ADB
Going through the four years’ export figures of Bhutan with the US, an expert has said that the export to the US accounts for mere 0.1 percent of Bhutan’s gross domestic…
Meat price fixing in Bhutan impacts consumers: study
The study surveyed 53 of the capital city’s 105 registered meat vendors. The findings reveal a concerning picture of centralised pricing power amid soaring meat imports, rising…
Students and teachers in Bhutan weigh the use of AI in education
Sherab Lhaden, a student from Motithang Higher Secondary School, said that she frequently uses AI tools to verify answers and generate ideas, especially when she is unsure about…
Bhutanese arts and crafts at the risk of losing authenticity
They face a growing threat from commercialisation, which risks eroding traditional craftsmanship.
Bartsham’s community museum in Bhutan opens to preserve heritage and culture
Visitors were greeted with a room adorned with agricultural tools, household items, kitchen utensils, and daily-use tools, all elegantly displayed on the white walls of the…
Drukair signs deal with Airbus to purchase five new aircrafts for long-haul flights
The new fleet is expected to start arriving in 2030.
AI as a suspect: A Bhutan-Germany panel discussion
The dialogue, held at the Thimphu Press Club in Changzamtog, sought to foster a greater understanding of the evolving media landscape and the risks posed by unchecked technology…
An artistic collab between two Kingdoms: Thailand, Bhutan team up for exclusive collection
Thai jeweller Sarran Youkongdee, founder of the sustainable brand SARRAN, has partnered with Chuni Dorji Privé, a Bhutanese luxury fashion brand. Inspired by the richness of…