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Bhutan Launches Industrial Development Roadmap to Drive Green, Inclusive Economic Growth
Bhutan Times
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TIL BDR GHALLEY Thimphu The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE) has officially launched the Industrial Development Roadmap (IDR) 2025, a national initiative designed to redefine Bhutan’s approach to industrialization. Grounded in...
Bhutan Unveils Tourism Roadmap 2025 to Drive Sustainable and Inclusive Growth
Bhutan Times
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DAWA ZANGMO Thimphu Bhutan has announced its Tourism Roadmap 2025, a comprehensive national strategy that seeks to transform the tourism sector into a central pillar of economic development, cultural preservation, and community empowerment. The...
Bhutan moves 800 BTC to new wallets, possibly for Binance deposit
Crypto Briefing
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August 18, 2025
Key Takeaways Bhutan moved 800 BTC to two new wallets, possibly in preparation for a centralized exchange deposit. The entity still retains over 9,900 BTC, making Bhutan the sixth-largest government holder of Bitcoin. Share this article The Royal...
Bhutanese King, Queen start state visit to Việt Nam
Vietnam News Agency
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HÀ NỘI — King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck of Bhutan arrived in Hà Nội on Monday, beginning their five-day state visit to Việt Nam, at the invitation of State President Lương Cường and his spouse. Welcoming the...
Bhutan steps beyond sustainability and launches regenerative tourism
Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS)
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August 18, 2025
Bhutan has taken a new step in tourism with the launch of regenerative tourism. Unlike traditional tourism models, which mainly focus on reducing harm, regenerative tourism goes a step further. It works to restore nature, strengthen communities,...
10X Roadmap to Drive Bhutan’s Economic Transformation
Bhutan Times
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default NGAWANG JAMPHEL Thimphu Druk Holding and Investments Ltd. (DHI), Bhutan’s sovereign investment arm, has launched the 10X DHI Group Roadmap, a long-term plan to increase the group’s economic contribution tenfold by 2035 on 14 August 2025....
Indian Community in Bhutan Commemorates 79th Independence Day
Bhutan Times
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DAWA ZANGMO Thimphu The Indian community in Bhutan gathered at the Indian Embassy in Thimphu on 15 August to celebrate the 79th Independence Day of India, marking a significant occasion that underscored the enduring friendship between the two...
Bhutanese King’s Việt Nam visit expected to deepen bilateral ties: ambassador
Vietnam News
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August 18, 2025
NEW DELHI — Vietnamese Ambassador to India, Nepal and Bhutan Nguyễn Thanh Hải has highlighted the state visit to Việt Nam by King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema from August 18-22, the first by a Bhutanese monarch since the...
btNOG strengthens ICT capacity with five-day training in Thimphu
Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS)
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August 18, 2025
To enhance the skills of government officials, private employees and students in network maintenance and building, the Bhutan Network Operators Group or btNOG is organising a five-day workshop, attended by over 90 participants in Thimphu. btNOG,...
Bhutanese King, Queen start state visit to Vietnam
Vietnam Pictorial
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August 17, 2025
King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck of Bhutan arrived in Hanoi on August 18, beginning their five-day state visit to Vietnam, at the invitation of State President Luong Cuong and his spouse. Bhutanese King Jigme...
Commerce & Industry Ministry mulling further FDI regime easing, more tax benefits for startups: Official
The Economic Times
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August 18, 2025
The commerce and industry ministry is working on a 100-day reforms agenda which may include proposals such as further liberalising FDI regime, easing investments from neighbouring countries, and more tax benefits for startups, an official said....
Bhutan Kidney Foundation marks 13 years, supporting hundreds of patients
Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS)
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August 18, 2025
Bhutan Kidney Foundation has been a lifeline for kidney patients across the country. Since its establishment in 2012, the foundation has supported more than 900 patients. Around 430 patients are registered with the foundation, as it marks its 13th...
Bhutanese King’s Vietnam visit expected to deepen bilateral ties: Ambassador
VietnamPlus
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August 18, 2025
New Delhi (VNA) – Vietnamese Ambassador to India, Nepal and Bhutan Nguyen Thanh Hai has highlighted the upcoming state visit to Vietnam by King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema from August 18-22, the first by a Bhutanese...
Bhutan King’s Việt Nam visit to step up bilateral ties
Vietnam News Agency
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HÀ NỘI — The upcoming state visit to Việt Nam by King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and the Queen of Bhutan at the invitation of State President Lương Cường and his spouse is expected to further deepen bilateral ties and promote cooperation in...
Bhutan King’s Vietnam visit to step up bilateral ties
VietnamPlus
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August 17, 2025
Hanoi (VNA) – The upcoming state visit to Vietnam by King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and the Queen of Bhutan at the invitation of State President Luong Cuong and his spouse is expected to further deepen bilateral ties and promote cooperation...
Construction of Jamjee Solar Photovoltaic Project in Thimphu begins
Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS)
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August 17, 2025
The construction of the country’s largest solar power project began today. It is located at Maedwang gewog, South Thimphu. The 120 Megawatt-peak Jamjee Solar Photovoltaic Project marks a major milestone in Bhutan’s efforts to diversify its energy...
Bhutan launches first national spatial data infrastructure to end costly planning errors
The Bhutanese
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August 16, 2025
Bhutan launched its first National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI), a centralised digital platform providing accurate, standardised maps and geospatial data to all government agencies, private stakeholders, and the public. Unveiled by Prime...
Bhutan’s media landscape in transition: First citizen survey reveals high public trust amidst digital shift
The Bhutanese
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August 16, 2025
The Media Perception Index (MPI) survey 2025, has revealed a nuanced and evolving media landscape in Bhutan, characterized by high public trust in traditional outlets alongside a rapid digital transformation where social media is now the dominant...
In Leena’s World
Bhutan Times
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Bhutan’s Natural Dye Fashion Revolution TIL BDR GHALLEY Thimphu In the quiet southern village of Pekarzhing, Chukha, 33-year-old designer Leena D. Ghalley is quietly transforming Bhutan’s fashion landscape. From modest beginnings in 2018 with only...
Bhutan eyes green evolution with agroecology for sustainable food systems
Kuensel
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Bhutan is positioning itself as a leader in the agroecology transition within the Himalayas, advocating for a “Green Evolution” in food systems, though acknowledging the critical need for investment in mechanisation, user-friendly digital tools,...