Climate & Water Security: Bhutan logged its warmest year on record in 2025, with new national assessments pointing to shrinking glaciers, more erratic rainfall, and rising risks for water, agriculture and disaster preparedness. Elderly Economic Strain: A new NSB study finds nearly four in 10 elderly Bhutanese face economic insecurity even if they are not counted as poor under standard measures. Jobs Update: Bhutan’s Labour Force Survey shows unemployment falling to 2.7% in Q2 2026 and youth joblessness easing to 13.4%, though women’s labour participation remains a structural challenge. Inflation Watch: Annual inflation climbed to 7.72% in May, driven by food and non-food price pressures, even as monthly prices eased. Energy Push: The ADB approved a USD 160 million loan to expand Bhutan’s solar power by at least 310 MW and attract private investment via a new PPP model. Tourism Sustainability: The Department of Tourism urges hotels to adopt the Bhutan Green Hotel Standard to strengthen high-value, low-volume tourism. Local Governance: Thimphu and Phuentshogling thromde elections are set for tomorrow, with polling preparations completed. Roads & Business: Rumours of relocating Olarongchhu workshops are stirring uncertainty, as residents and owners say road conditions remain the real problem. Public Health & Media: Bhutan Cancer Society launches a media-focused advocacy project to improve sustained, policy-relevant cancer coverage. Cross-border Finance: SAARFINANCE governors in Paro called for harmonised rules and trusted digital payments to deepen South Asia’s financial integration.