Seven new cars hit Bhutan’s roads daily after import ban lift
A finance ministry official said that the increase in passenger vehicle import suggests a rising consumer confidence and renewed enthusiasm in the market, signaling a promising…
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A case for independent offices for lawmakers: Kuensel
As Bhutan matures as a democracy, ensuring that MPs have the tools and environments to perform their duties effectively is a natural step forward.
Bhutan’s Her Majesty calls for collective action to combat mental health issues
Addressing the closing ceremony of the PEMA Symposium, Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen emphasised empathy, compassion, and the critical roles of educators and counselors in supporting…
COP29 falls short on climate finance, leaving vulnerable nations disillusioned
Developing nations had called for USD 1.3 trillion annually for climate mitigation, adaptation, and loss and damage by 2035. But the deal that emerged late on November 22 was a…
1.5 degree Celsius too hot for Hindu Kush Himalaya region
The region is warming at an alarming rate, losing glaciers at twice the speed of other mountain ranges due to its proximity to the tropics.
Bhutan’s Bitcoin asset value crosses USD 1B, ranks fifth among countries holding BTC
Unlike other countries where BTC are more common from reported law enforcement asset seizures, Bhutan mines Bitcoin with abundant hydroelectric resources.
Bhutan led G-ZERO coalition launch at COP29 to champion carbon neutrality
The term ‘G-ZERO’ refers to a state where a country’s greenhouse gas emissions are fully offset by the amount it absorbs from the atmosphere, or where emissions are lower…
18th-century wooden choetens of Kabji Choeten Ningpo Lhakhang in Bhutan restored
These choetens were once adorned with polychrome colours, but over time, the layers of dirt and dust have dulled their vibrancy, diminishing both their aesthetic appeal and…
New economic ties to benefit both Bhutan and Indonesia
According to trade figures, Bhutan imported Nu 248.75 million worth of goods from Indonesia, ranking as the 13th import country last year. The list of imported goods include IT…
Laya’s lifeline: Horses play key role in mountainous Bhutanese community
When the region had no roads, horses were the only means of transportation, carrying villagers and their loads across rugged terrain and steep paths that required days of…