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Border towns to compete on efficiency, not lower prices

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RENUKA RAI | Thimphu The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE) is turning to infrastructure, industrial development, tourism and improved business services to revive Bhutan’s traditional border...

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New Greenfield Alignment Shortens Gelephu–Tareythang Road by 1.5km

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117 Paro water sources drying as MoENR steps up conservation efforts

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Stock Market Sees Mixed Movementas Investors Weigh Gains & Losses

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CCAA Clamps Down on Unethical Trade Practices

7 Sept 2026, 17:14

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48,389 and Counting: Project 108 Turns a Royal Vision into a Mass Mobilisation

31 Aug 2026, 17:52

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HKH Parliamentarians Call for Stronger Regional Climate Action

31 Aug 2026, 15:41

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Thimphu meat market shows signs of stronger price competition

24 Aug 2026, 16:08

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Tourism is booming, but can Bhutan take visitors beyond the western circuit?

17 Aug 2026, 15:00

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Bhutan Still Relies Heavily on Food Imports Despite Strong Domestic Production in Key Commodities
20 Jul 2026, 15:00
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Egg Prices Highest in South Asia as Study Calls for Import Reform
20 Jul 2026, 14:46
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Bhutan’s economic growth forecast revised downward amid global energy shocks
13 Jul 2026, 13:18
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Building Pathways to Enhance Cross-Border Digital Payments
13 Jul 2026, 12:42

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Phuentsholing’s retail struggle is becoming a cost-of-living problem

17 Aug 2026, 14:56

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30% of LGs Capital Grants to Be Tied to Performance

17 Aug 2026, 14:30

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Pemagatshel businesses seek better market access amid rising costs and labour shortages

17 Aug 2026, 13:57

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Bhutan prioritises green hydrogen over CNG in long-term energy strategy
5 Jul 2026, 17:24
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Samtse Border Gridlock as Duarpani Route Remains Closed
5 Jul 2026, 17:04
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Tax Relief on Table Staples Brings Cheers to Bhutanese Households
29 Jun 2026, 14:19
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Bhutan launches Tax Exemptions to Accelerate Renewable Energy Development
29 Jun 2026, 14:14
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PM calls for Smarter Investment as Bhutan Peruses Sustainable Sporting Future
29 Jun 2026, 14:10
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GMC Launches Major Push for Tourism Investment
29 Jun 2026, 14:08
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RIM seeks release of Nu 43.3 million to build capacity and expand international presence
29 Jun 2026, 13:58
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Bhutan Targets Nu. 3.5 billion FDI, Digital Expansion and Employment Support in 2026–27
22 Jun 2026, 15:16
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New financial system to strengthening accountability
15 Jun 2026, 15:26
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Bhutan Prepares Evacuation Plan for 7,786 Nationals in GCC Countries Amid Middle East
9 Jun 2026, 15:42
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Bhutan agricultural self-reliance through biofertilizers and biopesticides
9 Jun 2026, 15:30
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Government Study to Guide Taxi Licensing Policy Amid Oversupply Concerns and Rising Fuel Costs
9 Jun 2026, 15:26
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Nyera- Amari Hydro Project on the Move
1 Jun 2026, 15:28
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NA endorses expanded GST exemptions on Essential Goods
1 Jun 2026, 14:24
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Bhutan’s Debt Reaches 90.6 Percent of GDP
1 Jun 2026, 14:15
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MoENR Plans Relief Framework for Wildlife Attack Victims
1 Jun 2026, 13:32
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Bhutan-Singapore Tax Treaty Clears National Assembly, Strengthening GMC’s Global Investment Framework
1 Jun 2026, 09:28
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Govt. unveils Nu 135.565B Budget to Build Resilience and Self-Reliance
20 May 2026, 16:20
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Massive overhaul as meat Imports reach Nu 5.8 Billion
20 May 2026, 16:13
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Local Leaders Push Development, but Rural Challenges Persist
18 May 2026, 14:13
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Bhutan’s External Debt Hits Nu 285.2 Billion
18 May 2026, 14:10
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Fuel Pricing Transparency Issue Raised in National Assembly
18 May 2026, 14:08
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All Dressed up with Skills: Where are the Jobs?
18 May 2026, 14:05
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Bhutan woos green investors with massive tax exemption
18 May 2026, 14:02
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GST shortfall and rising prices put pressure on government’s tax reform
18 May 2026, 11:30
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NC calls for easier access to loans for CSI
18 May 2026, 11:22
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Electricity tariff revision parks debate in National Assembly
18 May 2026, 11:15
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Less sunny-side days ahead
11 May 2026, 13:00
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Rising Pork Supply Disrupts Market Stability
11 May 2026, 12:50
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CDCL nails it despite shortage of skilled workers
11 May 2026, 12:26
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Back to the flow: Dagachhu HEP roars back to life
11 May 2026, 11:56
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Construction Expo Showcases Industry Modernisation and Growth
11 May 2026, 11:49
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Bhutan-World Bank sign USD 515m financing pact for Dorjilung HPP
11 May 2026, 11:43
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Life on the Roadside: Survival in Thimphu’s Informal Economy
7 May 2026, 14:52
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The New Bhutanese Dream: Youth Look for Purpose, Income and Independence
5 May 2026, 15:59
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Bhutan Still Relies Heavily on Food Imports Despite Strong Domestic Production in Key Commodities

Egg Prices Highest in South Asia as Study Calls for Import Reform

Bhutan’s economic growth forecast revised downward amid global energy shocks

Building Pathways to Enhance Cross-Border Digital Payments

More headlines

Bhutan prioritises green hydrogen over CNG in long-term energy strategy

Samtse Border Gridlock as Duarpani Route Remains Closed

Tax Relief on Table Staples Brings Cheers to Bhutanese Households

Bhutan launches Tax Exemptions to Accelerate Renewable Energy Development

PM calls for Smarter Investment as Bhutan Peruses Sustainable Sporting Future

GMC Launches Major Push for Tourism Investment

RIM seeks release of Nu 43.3 million to build capacity and expand international presence

Bhutan Targets Nu. 3.5 billion FDI, Digital Expansion and Employment Support in 2026–27

New financial system to strengthening accountability

Bhutan Prepares Evacuation Plan for 7,786 Nationals in GCC Countries Amid Middle East

Bhutan agricultural self-reliance through biofertilizers and biopesticides

Government Study to Guide Taxi Licensing Policy Amid Oversupply Concerns and Rising Fuel Costs

Nyera- Amari Hydro Project on the Move

NA endorses expanded GST exemptions on Essential Goods

Bhutan’s Debt Reaches 90.6 Percent of GDP

MoENR Plans Relief Framework for Wildlife Attack Victims

Bhutan-Singapore Tax Treaty Clears National Assembly, Strengthening GMC’s Global Investment Framework

Govt. unveils Nu 135.565B Budget to Build Resilience and Self-Reliance

Massive overhaul as meat Imports reach Nu 5.8 Billion

Local Leaders Push Development, but Rural Challenges Persist

Bhutan’s External Debt Hits Nu 285.2 Billion

Fuel Pricing Transparency Issue Raised in National Assembly

All Dressed up with Skills: Where are the Jobs?

Bhutan woos green investors with massive tax exemption

GST shortfall and rising prices put pressure on government’s tax reform

NC calls for easier access to loans for CSI

Electricity tariff revision parks debate in National Assembly

Less sunny-side days ahead

Rising Pork Supply Disrupts Market Stability

CDCL nails it despite shortage of skilled workers

Back to the flow: Dagachhu HEP roars back to life

Construction Expo Showcases Industry Modernisation and Growth

Bhutan-World Bank sign USD 515m financing pact for Dorjilung HPP

Life on the Roadside: Survival in Thimphu’s Informal Economy

The New Bhutanese Dream: Youth Look for Purpose, Income and Independence