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Old Punakha Town Struggles Amidst Unchecked Growth and Delays in Urban Planning

Punakha – Just across the river from the majestic Punakha Dzong, the old town stands in stark contrast disorganized construction, lack of basic infrastructure, and years of neglect.

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Bhutan Sets Ambitious Target of 485 MW Green Hydrogen Capacity by 2050

Bhutan is taking bold steps toward a sustainable energy future with its green hydrogen roadmap, targeting an electrolyzer capacity of 485 MW by 2050. The journey begins with the

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QNET Scam Resurfaces in Bhutan, Targets Innocent Investors

Despite being banned in Bhutan, the infamous QNET pyramid scheme has resurfaced—once again preying on unsuspecting individuals through promises of fast money and financial freedom. A businesswoman from

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Govt. in Talks with RMA and Banks on Loan Deferment Extension

As the pandemic-era loan deferment scheme nears its June 30 expiry, the government has initiated discussions with the Royal Monetary Authority (RMA) and financial institutions (FIs) to consider

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Trongsa Viewpoint Resort: A Victim of Legal Misinterpretation?

Once a proud three-star property in Bhutan’s Trongsa district, the Viewpoint Resort now lies in ruins—abandoned and deteriorating after becoming entangled in a major land corruption case. With

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Govt. Aims to Attract Nu 500 Billion in FDI by 2029: A Path Toward Economic Growth

Bhutan’s government is optimistic about attracting Nu 500 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) by 2029, driven by increasing investments in sectors like hydropower and the ambitious Gelephu

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Indian Investors Show Strong Interest in Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC)

Following the Advantage Assam 2.0 summit in Guwahati, Assam, Indian investors are showing increasing interest in the development of Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), a Special Administrative Region (SAR)

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Bhutan’s Employment Surge: Progress and Persistent Challenges

Bhutan’s employment rate has reached an impressive 96.5% in 2024, up from 94.1% in 2022, with 370,479 employed individuals, reflecting a 28.7% growth. While these numbers show progress,

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Gelephu International Airport Construction Set to Begin in July

Preparatory work for the highly anticipated Gelephu International Airport, a key element of the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) Special Administrative Region, is advancing rapidly, with construction slated to

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Maximizing Limited Arable Land for Bhutan’s Agricultural Future

In an effort to boost agricultural production and food security, the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MoAL) and the National Land Commission Secretariat (NLCS) have identified 11,557 acres

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