The nation of Bhutan has been exporting potatoes to India for a long … FCBL’s director for the department of corporate business, Dorji Tashi, said although the export was going smoothly despite the …
Bangladesh, Bhutan may beat India on economic front; worst GDP contraction threat looms
The coronavirus pandemic has marked a black swan event for the Indian economy, which is projected to perform worse than weaker countries like Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and Maldives in the year …
Assam-Bound Chopper From Arunachal Pradesh Makes Emergency Landing In Bhutan
A Guwahati-bound private chopper, operated by Skyone Airways, was forced to make an emergency landing in Bhutan on Monday when the pilot noticed a technical fault after take-off from Tawang in …
Bhutan: Lunar New Year of the Ox celebrated with new silver bullion collector coins
The Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan has issued new silver bullion coins which include motifs in celebration of the Lunar New Year. The new coins are the 6th issue in the Bhutan “Happiest Lunar and …
South Asia Wrap: Mohammedan stay on course for I-League, exciting contest in Bhutan
Mohammedan Sporting Club maintained their perfect start with a 4-1 win over ARA FC in the 2020-21 I-League Qualifiers on Sunday.
Heads Up: Tourists Can Win a Pair of Flight Tickets to Bhutan
Stand a chance to win a trip to the “Land of the Thunder Dragon”! Druk Asia, a travel agency based in Bhutan, has released a series of trivia questions about Bhutan. These questions will educate …
Export of wood-based products to save govt. Nu 3B
He said that once the business picks up, Bhutan would be able to substitute imports of building materials which amounts to an import value of Nu 22M annually. The government also plans to reduce the …
Bhutan: The Pursuit of Happiness
We explore the price of happiness for young people in the secluded kingdom of Bhutan. A two-part series follows ethnic Nepalese after they were expelled by Bhutan and found themselves stateless. South …
Why It Took Bhutan 21 Years to Send a Film to the Oscars
It was only in 1989 that the first Bhutanese feature film hit theatres. The first official entry to the Oscars was in 1999. Now, 21 years later, a second film Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom, released …
Sri Lanka, Bhutan leads South Asia in COVID-19 testing – World Bank
A World Bank publication noted that Sri Lanka and Bhutan were leading the South Asian region in testing of the COVID-19 virus. They noted that both regions had the lowest rates per capita of the virus …