Bhutan has emerged as the fourth-largest government holder of Bitcoin globally, owning over 13,011 BTC worth USD 780.49 million, highlighting Bhutan’s notable position in the global cryptocurrency landscape. This information comes from a report by Arkham Intelligence, a public data application that allows users to analyse blockchain and cryptocurrency activities. The value of Bitcoin held […]
Read MoreThe Maldives has launched initiatives towards artificial intelligence (AI) integration to enhance productivity, says President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu. He made the remarks at the opening of the Interactive Dialogue 3 of the Summit of the Future, where he spoke as the co-chair of the meeting. While opening his remarks, President Muizzu reiterated his statement made […]
Read MoreLater Friday the BoJ was forecast to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged, with all 53 economists polled by Bloomberg News predicting that borrowing costs will be left at 0.25 percent. Japanese inflation rose slightly in August, with prices up 2.8 percent year-on-year, official data showed Friday, hours before the Bank of Japan was widely […]
Read MorePresident Dr. Mohamed Muizzu on Saturday evening has said that the pathway needed for national development can be achieved by acquiring respect on the global stage. He made the remarks in a video message publicized to celebrate the 59th anniversary of the Maldives’ membership at the United Nations. In his video message, President Muizzu emphasized on […]
Read MoreMeta’s Facebook has in the 100-million-people country one of its largest user bases worldwide, and Google makes its smartphones there through suppliers and plans a large data centre, according to a Reuters report last month. Vietnam’s president and ruling Communist Party chief To Lam is set to meet representatives from several US corporations, including Google […]
Read MoreBhutan is increasingly becoming an attractive destination for recreational fishing, having generated Nu 3.236 million in fees between 2023 and 2024 from 6,459 anglers, of which 6,363 of them were tourists. High-end recreational fishing was introduced in 2022 through the amendment of Forests and Nature Conservation Rules and Regulations 2017. This new tourism offering emerged […]
Read MoreThe arrival of trekkers along the Annapurna trekking route has increased with the beginning of the tourist season. The Annapurna trekking route, the most attractive trekking route after Khumbu trekking route in the country, has received more than 150 tourists daily. Chief of the Dharapani-based Tourist Information Centre at Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) in […]
Read MorePakistan on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to working with China for shared prosperity, and promoting peace and stability in the world. The second phase of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would help transform the country’s economy, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said at the National Day Reception, hosted by the Chinese Embassy to mark the 75th […]
Read MoreBhutan’s central region is facing soaring prices as inflation continues to climb. The National Statistics Bureau’s (NSB) latest figure shows the region experienced a month-on-month inflation rate of 2.27 percent in July, outpacing the national average. Suppose the price of a packet of milk cost Nu 100 in June, the price of the same packet […]
Read MoreAs per the latest news reports, there will be no limit to the number of visitors visiting Bhutan. With regard to this, Chief Marketing Officer of Bhutan Tourism Carissa Nimah assured this and addressed all concerns about putting a cap on visitors. As international tourism continues to grow, with the reopening of borders, Bhutan is […]
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