Bhutan Finance Minister Lyonpo Namgay Tshering on Thursday said that three important aspects that linger around his mind are geopolitical tensions around the world, climate change and the widening …
Why India is wary of extending help to Pak facing financial collapse?
It is being repeatedly stated that India’s financial budget 2023-24 allocates huge financial assistance to Bhutan, funds for Nepal, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and many countries of the region, but no funds …
The Dragon King of Bhutan: everything you need to know about the handsome and charismatic monarch as he turns 43
After studying at a Bhutan public school, the young prince was sent to the US: enrolling first at Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts (the alma mater of Presidents George H. W. Bush and George …
Bhutan must not let China gain foothold
In this context, China’s ties with Bhutan have major implications for India. The Bhutan-India border adjoins the states of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, West Bengal and Sikkim. Bhutan’s unique …
Bhutan and alcohol
A survey found that in eastern Bhutan more than 58 percent of the respondents were alcoholics. In Thimphu, of the 36.4 percent of the adults who had consumed alcoholic beverages in the past year, 10.5 …
India to help Bangladesh import hydropower from Nepal, Bhutan
India will help Bangladesh if any specific project is taken for expanding the transmission network and boosting its capacity within Bangladesh to supply electricity smoothly, said Masud …
Ten eco-friendly destinations to ease your conscience
Conservation-focused luxury African safari company andBeyond will open its first Asian property, Punakha River Lodge, in Bhutan in September. Set in Punakha Valley – famous for its rice and chilli …
FDI in the digital sector sees huge potential
“Without a valid work permit, his bank account becomes invalid and cannot transact using Bhutan’s bank account,” he said. The other challenge, he said is the long and complicated approval process in …
Farm-to-cushion dining along the Trans Bhutan Trail
A network of farmhouses has sprung up along the newly reopened Trans Bhutan Trail, offering travellers a taste of Bhutanese cuisine and a rare glimpse into rural life and culture. It was …
Concerns over housing loans, the fastest growing credits
The financial institutions in the country lent a total of Nu 185.91B loans. Bhutan being an import-dependent country, most of the credit in the country was translated to imports, shedding the …