China said that it has offered Bhutan a “package solution” to its boundary dispute, reviving a reference to its 1996 proposal for a territory swap to give Bhutan the disputed areas in its north in …
Bhutan Rejects China’s New Claim Over Its Territory, Sends Demarche
China today sought to defend its recent claims over the Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary in Bhutan, saying the boundary between the two countries is yet to be demarcated and it has proposed a “package …
China says it proposed ‘package solution’ to resolve border dispute with Bhutan
In a surprise move, China recently staked claim over the Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary in Bhutan at the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Council and opposed funding to the project. China on Tuesday …
COVID fails to dim Bhutan’s newfound interest in stocks
THIMPHU — For nearly three decades, the Royal Securities Exchange of Bhutan was a sleepy place. Some stocks had not been traded since their market debuts. The market was closed more of the week …
Accountant leaves gaping holes in budget for 4 gewogs
Similarly, for the financial year 2016-2017, she embezzled Nu 217,000 … will also land supervisors in the dzongkhag into trouble. As per the provisions of Bhutan Civil Service Rules 2018 (BCSR 2018) …
In the interest of P/ling and Jaigaon
Similarly, recognising the friendship between the people along border areas and the interdependence, Bhutan has been engaging in trade and business with people in border towns, especially Jaigaon, to …
The khat incident could set a precedence
The irony is that some of these people involved in this Khat plant case are dealing with Herbal tea in Bhutan so they would know if the contents were actually Moringa Tea or not. And some are running …
Landlocked central Asian nations show potential beyond commodities
Abandoned gas installation in the Darvaza dessert, Turkmenistan GENEVA, Switzerland — Central Asian nations Bhutan, Kazakhstan, Mongolia and Turkmenistan face economic challenges common to landlocked …
‘All is normal’: In Bhutan, bliss before and after a pandemic
Bhutan, which translates to “Land of the Thunder Dragon,” is a landlocked territory only double the size of the Cordilleras, strategically located between Western China and India. A quarter of the …
Inside the Epic Effort to Save Bhutan’s Wangduechhoeling Palace
The stunning 19th-century royal residence is undergoing a monumental restoration and modernization project led by the Royal Government of Bhutan, the Bhutan Foundation, Tsao & McKown Architects, and o …