Empowering women and enriching communities in rural Bhutan
The homestay business in the town of Haa has been reshaping the roles of rural Bhutanese women, providing additional income and enriching their lives.
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Bhutan’s businesses call for policy reforms for economic development
Businesses expressed a proactive approach to promoting tourism and suggested immediate interventions to facilitate tourist entry and exit through Samdrupjongkhar and Nganglam, as…
Bhutan’s SDG on track
More than 40 percent of the target has been achieved—in contrast to only 15 percent globally.
Goods and services become costlier by 4.53 percent in Bhutan
Food prices increased by 6.08 percent and non-food prices by 3.22 percent in February this year compared to February of last year.
The right and wrong of journalism
Five newspapers, three radio stations, and two magazines have closed down in last 10 years, summing up the poor state of journalism in Bhutan.
Rain brings relief to Bhutanese farmers
The rainfall brought a renewed sense of hope to agricultural communities grappling with water scarcity and delayed planting due to extended dry spells, rejuvenating swathes of…
Strengthening Bhutan’s food security
Securing access to nutritious foods, especially in remote and rural regions, continues to be an ongoing struggle. Factors such as limited agricultural output, inadequate…
Bhutan aims for 8 per cent annual growth rate to double economy to US$5 billion by 2029: Finance Minister
This goal is set with the aim of achieving a high-income status with an economy valued at USD 10 billion.
Bhutan and Bangladesh to strengthen cooperation across various sectors
Bhutan has announced plans to set up a special economic zone in the Kurigram district, located in the northern region of Bangladesh. The agreement was during the State Visit of…
Detailed project reports for Bhutan-India railway projects
The two railway projects between Bhutan and India are from Gelephu to Kokrajhar, covering a distance of 60 kilometres, and from Samtse to Banarhat, which is between 15 and 18…