Vehicle quota, not again!- Kuensel
The vehicle quota system, which allows MPs and civil servants to import vehicles at reduced cost, has morphed into a privilege that disproportionately benefits a small segment of…
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Bhutan’s economy projected to grow over 7 percent
The recovery of tourism and trade services, a vital part of the service sector, also contributed to the growth. On the demand side, an increase in non-hydro exports and consumer…
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…
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…