Economy & Business

Latest economy & business stories from across Bhutanese outlets.

The Bhutanese

Bhutan’s power demand set to double as domestic consumption rises

6 days ago

Rising household, EV and industrial consumption expected to reshape electricity demand over the next decade Bhutan’s electricity demand is expected to rise sharply over the next five to ten years, dri

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The Bhutanese

MoICE says 65,000-job target hinges on growth of 10 priority sectors

6 days ago

The Bhutanese

Are Bhutan’s hydropower giants ready for the next big flood? MoENR answers

6 days ago

The Bhutanese

Private sector must step up as government reforms: MoICE

6 days ago

The Bhutanese

New MoENR Minister outlines plans for hydropower, energy security and sustainable resource development

5 Sept 2026, 06:00

The Bhutanese

DHI’s RISE initiative focuses on efficiency, growth and innovation

5 Sept 2026, 06:00

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The Bhutanese

Bhutan scales up renewable energy irrigation to boost farming and rural livelihoods

29 Aug 2026, 06:00

The Bhutanese

DHI strengthens support for technology, research and entrepreneurship

29 Aug 2026, 06:00

The Bhutanese

National Reintegration Program sees low registration and employment

29 Aug 2026, 06:00

The Bhutanese
Concerns over currency depreciation risks and Bhutan’s external debt sustainability
30 May 2026, 06:00
The Bhutanese
Migration as a Climate Adaptation Strategy in Bhutan?
30 May 2026, 06:00
The Bhutanese
NA passes GST Amendment Bill exempting cooking oils and butter, rice varieties and motorized wheelchairs
30 May 2026, 06:00
The Bhutanese
NA calls for adjustment to SDF and 72-hour waiver in border areas
23 May 2026, 06:00

The Bhutanese

1,085 students shortlisted for ESP Education loan worth Nu 932.32 mn

15 Aug 2026, 06:00

The Bhutanese

MoICE achieves annual KPI targets

15 Aug 2026, 06:00

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The Bhutanese

Department of Trade struggles to track rapidly expanding informal online marketplaces

15 Aug 2026, 06:00

The Bhutanese

JSW and DGPC sign agreement for Nu 78 bn P-III project

15 Aug 2026, 06:00

The Bhutanese

Tourist Arrivals Surge in First Half of 2026 driven by Regional Visitors

8 Aug 2026, 06:00

The Bhutanese

Nu 584 mn approved for critical bridge infrastructure

1 Aug 2026, 06:00

The Bhutanese

Bhutan Esports launch Nu 500,000 international ludo championship

1 Aug 2026, 06:00

The Bhutanese

Government allocates Nu 7.1 billion for road infrastructure in 2026-27

1 Aug 2026, 06:00

The Bhutanese

44.21 % of business establishments face worker shortages while 58.31% cannot get suitable employees

1 Aug 2026, 06:00

The Bhutanese

DGPC increases budget for hydropower plant maintenance and rehabilitation in 2026

1 Aug 2026, 06:00

The Bhutanese

Bhutan plans Nu 5.6 bn in external borrowings for FY 2026–27

25 Jul 2026, 06:00

The Bhutanese
Funding, bureaucratic gaps, and emergency satellites phones: Inside Parliament’s debate on rural network gaps
23 May 2026, 06:00
The Bhutanese
RBP seizes INR 1.77 million in counterfeit currency, arrests two Bhutanese
23 May 2026, 06:00
The Bhutanese
Electricity tariffs revised in line with government mandates, Bhutan has the lowest tariffs in the region: MoENR
16 May 2026, 06:00
The Bhutanese
Govt allocates Nu 1.9 bn to mining and manufacturing and Nu 255.8 mn for tourism
16 May 2026, 06:00

The Bhutanese

LG budget rises by 23.6 percent with strong push for capital investment

25 Jul 2026, 06:00

The Bhutanese

Knee surgeries in JDWNRH save time and hard currency

18 Jul 2026, 06:00

The Bhutanese

Ecopha DrukBees Pvt Ltd: An Australia-Bhutan collaboration targets sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production

18 Jul 2026, 06:00

The Bhutanese

GST collections reach Nu 4.9 billion in first six months

18 Jul 2026, 06:00

The Bhutanese

Business Income Tax collection reaches Nu 1.73 billion as compliance measures strengthen revenue

11 Jul 2026, 06:00

The Bhutanese

How to tell a genuine Bhutanese banknote from a counterfeit

11 Jul 2026, 06:00

The Bhutanese

RMA says don’t fall for Telegram group impersonating it

11 Jul 2026, 06:00

The Bhutanese

Nu 1 bn spent on BITS including GST and Nu 100 mn on capacity building and outreach

4 Jul 2026, 06:00

The Bhutanese

Cheaper Hilux has to wait as Bhutan–Thailand Free Trade Agreement awaits Thailand’s ratification

27 Jun 2026, 06:00

The Bhutanese

DGPC and CRPL Sign Shareholders’ Agreement for 104 MW Dangchhu Project

27 Jun 2026, 06:00

The Bhutanese

How to identify a genuine ₹500 note from a counterfeit

27 Jun 2026, 06:00

The Bhutanese
MoICE defers BSB certification rule for imports amid GST transition
16 May 2026, 06:00
The Bhutanese
Police to charge businessman with larceny in bank case
16 May 2026, 06:00
The Bhutanese
Budget FY 2026–27 Appropriation at Nu. 153.3 bn
16 May 2026, 06:00
The Bhutanese
Bhutan Taxi Association calls for faster EV transition and highlights bottlenecks amid rising fuel concerns
16 May 2026, 06:00

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The Bhutanese
SDF revenue reaches USD 44.8 million from January to April
27 Jun 2026, 06:00
The Bhutanese
Scrap GST
16 May 2026, 06:00
The Bhutanese
Health, education, and civil service reforms see major allocations in the 2026-2027 budget report
16 May 2026, 06:00
The Bhutanese
Renewable Energy Tax Exemption Bill aims to encourage investment in sector
16 May 2026, 06:00
The Bhutanese
Fuel pricing issue reaches Parliament
16 May 2026, 06:00
The Bhutanese
GST collection of Nu 3.17 bn in 4 months underperforms by Nu 1.5 bn
16 May 2026, 06:00
The Bhutanese
Nu 1.58 billion budget allocated for the energy sector
16 May 2026, 06:00
The Bhutanese
Dagachhu Hydropower Project set to resume operations after months long shutdown
9 May 2026, 06:00
The Bhutanese
MoIT mobilizing funds to accelerate Damphu LAP development
9 May 2026, 06:00
The Bhutanese
Over 100 hotels apply for 4 percent ESP interest subsidy so far
9 May 2026, 06:00
The Bhutanese
The Himalayan Silicon Valley: How Bhutan is creating meaningful employment with AI
9 May 2026, 06:00
The Bhutanese
Ministry of Finance clarifies causes behind inflation rise
9 May 2026, 06:00

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Earlier

Concerns over currency depreciation risks and Bhutan’s external debt sustainability

Migration as a Climate Adaptation Strategy in Bhutan?

NA passes GST Amendment Bill exempting cooking oils and butter, rice varieties and motorized wheelchairs

NA calls for adjustment to SDF and 72-hour waiver in border areas

Funding, bureaucratic gaps, and emergency satellites phones: Inside Parliament’s debate on rural network gaps

RBP seizes INR 1.77 million in counterfeit currency, arrests two Bhutanese

Electricity tariffs revised in line with government mandates, Bhutan has the lowest tariffs in the region: MoENR

Govt allocates Nu 1.9 bn to mining and manufacturing and Nu 255.8 mn for tourism

MoICE defers BSB certification rule for imports amid GST transition

Police to charge businessman with larceny in bank case

Budget FY 2026–27 Appropriation at Nu. 153.3 bn

Bhutan Taxi Association calls for faster EV transition and highlights bottlenecks amid rising fuel concerns

More headlines

SDF revenue reaches USD 44.8 million from January to April

Scrap GST

Health, education, and civil service reforms see major allocations in the 2026-2027 budget report

Renewable Energy Tax Exemption Bill aims to encourage investment in sector

Fuel pricing issue reaches Parliament

GST collection of Nu 3.17 bn in 4 months underperforms by Nu 1.5 bn

Nu 1.58 billion budget allocated for the energy sector

Dagachhu Hydropower Project set to resume operations after months long shutdown

MoIT mobilizing funds to accelerate Damphu LAP development

Over 100 hotels apply for 4 percent ESP interest subsidy so far

The Himalayan Silicon Valley: How Bhutan is creating meaningful employment with AI

Ministry of Finance clarifies causes behind inflation rise