The report includes a special section on labor market and jobs. Bhutan’s labor remains predominantly employed in the low productivity sectors.
Bhutan’s economy continues its strong recovery from COVID-19: World Bank reports
The report includes a special section on labor market and jobs. Bhutan’s labor remains predominantly employed in the low productivity sectors.
Trade with Bhutan doubles after preferential trade agreement
Bilateral trade between Bangladesh and Bhutan doubled to $22.1 million in the fiscal year 2022-23, following the implementation of a preferential trade agreement (PTA) in 2022. Bangladesh, which does …
Why a Surge in Chinese Construction in Bhutan Is Threatening India
New satellite images reveal a rapid expansion in Chinese settlements inside neighboring Bhutan. WSJ examines how China’s land grab in the tiny Himalayan state challenges Beijing’s regional rival, …
The best luxury accommodation in Bhutan, from Thimphu to Paro, Punakha and the Gangtey Valley
Bhutan doesn’t have a McDonald’s, but it does have an array of luxury hotels and lodges, in line with its focus on high-value, low-volume tourism We discover the best places to stay, from a beautiful …
Bhutan’s Economy Maintains Robust Growth Despite Challenges
Bhutan’s economy continues its strong recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to two new World Bank reports launched today.The April 2024 Bhutan Development Update indicates that economy is sho …
Energy, Sustainability & Resilience: Lessons From Bhutan & Bangladesh
Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) provide far greater resilience, scalability and sustainability than traditional power plants, as evidenced in Bhutan and Bangladesh.
Sabbir Ahmed, Visa’s New Country Manager For Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan
Visa has appointed Sabbir Ahmed as the new Country Manager for Bangla-desh, Nepal and Bhutan. With over 27 years of experience in bank …
Vietnam, Nepal look towards stronger investment, trade ties
Vietnamese Ambassador to India, Nepal and Bhutan Nguyen Thanh Hai attended the 3rd Nepal Investment Summit on April 28-29 at the invitation of Nepali Finance Minister Barsha Man Pun.
Microfinance an important part of Bangladesh’s development journey: IFC
Martin Holtmann, IFC’s country manager for Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal, has said that microfinance has been an important part of Bangladesh’s development journey. “As our economy transitions from …