Economy
Cabinet decision awaited on pay raise for State-Owned Enterprises: Finance Minister
State-Owned Enterprises, SOEs, will have to wait for a Cabinet decision regarding their Pay Revision. Talking to BBS, the finance...
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Housing and utility prices continue to pinch Bhutanese pockets
It is becoming increasingly expensive for the average Bhutanese to afford rent, electricity, gas, and other fuels. According to the...
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Finance Ministry working on making vehicle quota accessible and equitable
The Finance Ministry is currently working on a vehicle quota policy that is accessible and equitable to all citizens. This...
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Works nearing completion to draft new bill for income taxation: Finance Minister
The government is working on a major overhaul of income taxation. This is according to the Finance Minister who said...
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National Council adopts Pay Revision Bill of Bhutan 2023
The National Council adopted the Pay Revision Bill of Bhutan 2023 today. Of the 23 members present in the House,...
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Exorbitant import bill contributing to huge outflow of foreign currency says finance minister
The finance minister said that in order to minimize the outflow of foreign currency, there should be a long-term measure...
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Country receives almost USD 5 M after increasing remittance incentive
The Finance Minister also informed the National Assembly that after increasing the remittance incentive from two per cent to ten...
Read moreDetailsBhutan generates USD 16 M as SDF
The country generated about USD 16 M as sustainable development fees since the reopening of the country for tourism in...
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National Assembly accepts NC’s two recommendations on Annual Budget Appropriation Bill & Supplementary Budget Appropriation Bill
The National Assembly today accepted the two recommendations put forth by the National Council regarding the Annual Budget Appropriation Bill...
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Government awaiting RMA’s response for extending loan moratorium
During the question hour session of the National Assembly today, Sombaykha MP Dorjee Wangmo questioned when the loans from BDBL...
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