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National Assembly approves Bhutan-Thailand Free Trade Agreement
The National Assembly approved the Free Trade Agreement between Bhutan and Thailand today. Industry, Commerce and Employment Minister Namgyal Dorji...
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Govt to monitor imports and curb hoarding ahead of Excise Tax Act implementation
To prevent hoarding of goods and black-market activities, especially alcohol, pan masala, and tobacco products, Finance Minister Lekey Dorji said...
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NC recommends slashing Nu 139 M from Budget Appropriation Bill for FY 2025-26
The National Council today recommended slashing Nu 139 M from the Budget Appropriation Bill for the Financial Year 2025-26. The...
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NA reverses course, sets CIT at 22%
The Corporate Income Tax rate took a turn in the National Assembly today. During the final endorsement, the House unanimously...
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Evaluation underway to review Bhutan’s health emergency preparedness
Is Bhutan ready for the next pandemic? That’s the question driving the country’s second Joint External Evaluation to assess how...
Read moreDetailsNA approves 10% tax on interest over Nu 300,000 a year
The National Assembly today endorsed a 10 per cent tax on interest exceeding Nu 300,000 in a year, from both...
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Lingzhi to get easier access with new road by 2028
Commute to one of the country’s most remote regions, Lingzhi in Thimphu, is expected to become easier. To improve connectivity...
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River protection works underway to shield Gelephu from annual floods
Years of flood-related issues in Gelephu may soon come to an end. Authorities have begun major river protection works along...
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National Assembly divided over 10% tax on fixed deposits and dividends
The National Assembly Yesterday saw intense deliberation on the proposed 10% tax on interest earned from fixed deposits and dividends...
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NA votes to reduce Corporate Income Tax to 20% after narrow split
The majority of parliamentarians voted to reduce the corporate income tax rate to 20%. The decision followed a tight vote...
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