Economy
BCCI raises concerns over Economic Stimulus Programme loans through BDBL
The Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry or BCCI, has raised concerns regarding the government’s recent decision to disburse Economic...
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Government plans to expand orange export markets, eyeing Thailand
The country’s orange exporters are seeking to diversify their markets beyond Bangladesh and India, seeking better prices for their produce....
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Government allocates Nu 10bn for digital economy support in 13th FYP, excludes IT from ESP
Despite Bhutan’s goal of boosting the digital economy to contribute USD 300M to GDP by 2029, the IT sector remains...
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PM pushes for entrepreneurial districts and private sector approach in government
Prime Minister Tobgay said that the government should adopt a corporate CEO’s mindset, building on His Majesty The King’s National...
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Public debt at Nu 290bn as of September 2024
The country's public debt rose by over Nu 5bn in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the second quarter....
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Delay in PHPA-II commissioning to stall economic growth for 2024
Delays in fully commissioning the Punatsangchhu-II hydropower project are expected to affect economic growth in 2024. The country’s economy is...
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Bhutanese entrepreneurs in Australia explore ways to contribute to GMC development
As the vision for the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) begins to take shape, Bhutanese living abroad, particularly in Australia, are...
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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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