Economy
Remittances from Bhutanese abroad hit USD 210 M
Bhutanese living abroad collectively remitted more than USD 210 M between August last year and October this year, according to...
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Non-performing Loans surpass Nu 8bn, trade and commerce sector leads
Non-performing loans or NPLs with the financial institutions surged to a staggering more than Nu 8bn by October this year....
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Geotechnical survey underway for Gelephu International Airport
The development of Gelephu International Airport is progressing, with a geotechnical investigation currently underway in Samtenling Gewog. Four teams are...
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Bhutan to build landmark international airport in Gelephu by 2029
During the 117th National Day celebrations at Changlimithang, His Majesty The King announced that Bhutan's priority for the next five...
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Synchronisation of two units with grid at PHPA-II
The Punatsangchu-II Hydroelectric Project has synchronised two units and integrated it with the national grid now. This means the two...
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World Bank approves USD 40 M for disaster resilience
The World Bank has approved a USD 40 M financing package to help Bhutan address the growing challenges posed by...
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Public Accounts Committee recommends railway to Pugli for Dolomite exports, Government backs Dhamdum
A clash of priorities unfolded as the Public Accounts Committee recommended the government consider a railway link to Pugli in...
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Bitdeer’s 500MW Jigmeling facility to be operational mid-to-late 2025
Bitdeer, a Singapore-based blockchain and high-performance computing company, said that its 500-megawatt Bitcoin mining facility in Jigmeling, Sarpang, will be...
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Finance Minister outlines plans to curb fraud and boost transparency in financial sector
The government will collaborate with the RMA and other stakeholders to enhance transparency and accountability and reduce fraud risks in...
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Public Accounts Committee announces Habrang coal mine closure by end of December
The coal mine at Habrang in SamdrupJongkhar is set to prematurely shut down by the end of this month. This...
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