The mountain kingdom of Bhutan has scripted a rare success story in the South Asian region devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic, reporting just two deaths, about 2,500 cases and inoculating 90% of its …
Contract farming scheme benefits farmers in Dagana
Livestock farmers in Dagana are prospering thanks to the Bhutan Livestock Development Corporation’s contract farming scheme initiated in 2018. Today, around 34 piggery and poultry farmers in the …
Nepal seeks Covid-19 vaccine doses from Bhutan
Officials say Kathmandu has requested around 300,000 AstraZeneca doses from the Himalayan kingdom, which has fully vaccinated most of its adult population.
Restoring ecosystems and tiger populations in Bhutan
On International Tiger Day, UNEP explores how restoring ecosystems in Bhutan is helping reduce human-wildlife conflict and conserve the Royal Bengal tiger population.
Within 7 days, Bhutan fully vaccinates 90 percent of eligible adults
Over seven days, 90 percent of eligible adults in Bhutan received their second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, the country’s health ministry announced Tuesday. The mass vaccine drive started on July 20, …
Bhutan fully vaccinates 90% of eligible adults within a week
The Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan has fully vaccinated 90% of its eligible adult population within just seven days, its health ministry said Tuesday. The tiny country, wedged between India and China and …
Study recommends Bhutan’s accession to WTO
The Diagnostic Trade Integration Study Update 2020 launched recently recommends Bhutan should join the World Trade Organisation (WTO) for better economic coordination and efficiency.
What Leaders Can Learn From Mindfulness And Entrepreneurship In Bhutan
Dr. Karma Phuntsho, an Oxford-educated scholar from Bhutan, believes that a mindful leadership philosophy can lead to success in life, business, and beyond. Discover how he’s inspiring young …
Bhutan launches its Diagnostic Trade Integration Study 2020
Royal Government of Bhutan in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF), launched the Diagnostic Trade Integration Study 2020 on 6 July …
Are Bhutan’s monsoon landslides becoming more deadly?
With increased precipitation and better reporting, Bhutan is recording more disasters. Experts say that the government needs to listen to science and rise to the challenge.