Expert says challenges from SoEs impede Bhutan’s private sector growth
The importance of the private sector for economic growth has long been acknowledged by Bhutan. However, Bhutan’s private sector has […]
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Enabling ecosystem for the growth of the ICT sector
18 out of 20 Districts have optical ground wire (OPGW) fiber and the other 2 districts and 201 out of
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Tobacco imports surge
Country imported Nu 2bn worth of tobacco in two years after the ban was lifted According to the statistics of
Sustainability of pension fund a concern
PM discussed the challenges to ensure sustainability of National Provident Fund, amidst rising civil servant resignations During the recent “Meet
Nu 34bn generated from export of top 10 commodities in 2022
However, import of top ten commodities rose to Nu 118bn, offsetting revenue generated from the exports The country generated about
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Bhutan en route to join WTO
After becoming an observer of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 1999, the government is now processing to join the
Two National Council candidates for Gasa
Gasa district nominated two candidates for the 2023 National Council (NC) election, with incumbent member Dorji Khandu re-contesting. Another candidate
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PM says Dasho Sonam Kinga refused offer to be DNT President
Replying to a question from the media about words circling that Dasho Dr. (PHD) Sonam Kinga, who has joined Druk
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Everything on the Plate
Economics was one of the most important issues discussed during the 49th Meet the Press, held on April 13, 2023.
Government prepared for potential ban on non-essentials
Speaking to the Bhutanese media on April 13, 2023, the Prime Minister (PM) Dr. Lotay Tshering said that the list
