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Bhutan’s mega farms emerge as training hubs for modern, market-led agriculture

Beginning with the country's 13th Plan, a new experiment is taking shape, one that blends commercial agriculture with youth engagement, disciplined workforce mobilisation, and…

  • Published: January 23, 202612:12 pm
  • Author YK Poudel
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Cooks trained to diversify egg recipes under Bhutan’s ‘One Child, One Egg’ programme

The goal is to prevent menu fatigue and improve students' acceptance and enjoyment of school meals.

  • Published: January 23, 202610:25 am
  • Author KP Sharma
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Bhutanese diaspora gifts sacred ornamental needlework

More than 3,000 Bhutanese living in Australia came together to collectively offer four sacred "Thongdrols" to the Wangduechhoeling Palace Museum and Cultural Centre during the…

  • Published: January 21, 202611:18 am
  • Author Neten Dorji
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Over 1,900 commodities set to become cheaper as Bhutan adopts GST

Finance Minister Lekey Dorji said that 1,522 commodities previously taxed at 10 percent BST should see noticeable price reductions under GST. These include footwear, clothing and…

  • Published: January 16, 202610:05 am
  • Author Dechen Dolkar
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Bhutan’s city farms grow, but support stalls

Concerns are being raised over a lack of continuity, institutional backing, and long-term planning.

  • Published: January 16, 20269:50 am
  • Author YK Poudel
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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…

  • Published: January 13, 20269:35 am
  • Author Sherab Lhamo
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Bhutanese consumers foot the bill as double taxation bites during GST transition

Consumers are facing short-term price increases as the country transitions to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) system, with the burden of double taxation embedded in the cost of…

  • Published: January 12, 20268:07 am
  • Author Dechen Dolkar
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Rising arrivals, shrinking returns for Bhutan’s tourism industry

Industry stakeholders say the current tourism policy allows substantial revenue leakage, with foreign travel agents controlling key segments of bookings and tour arrangements.

  • Published: January 9, 202611:13 am
  • Author KP Sharma
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Disasters leave Bhutan’s pockets empty

As citizens file taxes, the financial cost of floods and landslides once again falls largely on domestic budgets.

  • Published: January 8, 20269:11 am
  • Author Yangyel Lhaden
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Bhutanese capital Thimphu faces growing urban heat risk, new study finds

On a sunny afternoon in Thimphu, the difference is easy to feel. Step off a shaded, tree-lined footpath onto a wide asphalt road, and the heat rises sharply underfoot. That…

  • Published: January 7, 202610:05 am
  • Author Yangyel Lhaden

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