Bumthang—Following the end of the Covid-19 pandemic, the hotel industry has been grappling with a major shortage of workers, as many employees laid off during the lockdowns have not returned. In Bumthang, both tourist-standard and budget hotels are struggling to retain employees due to low visitor numbers, although some hotels have seen slight improvements. This […]
Read MoreNoMindBhutan, the country’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI) company, is charting a new path for innovation. Founded by a group of undergraduate students from Gyelpozhing College of Information Technology (GCIT), NoMindBhutan hopes to put Bhutan on the global AI map. The company has already developed two AI products. Its flagship offering, Nola, is a sophisticated chatbot […]
Read MoreSamdrupjongkhar–Samrang aims to become an eco-tourism hotspot but much depends on government support. Samrang boasts rich biodiversity and tranquil landscapes, offering immense potential for environmental conservation and local economic development. The gewog’s eco-tourism initiatives include bird watching, lake visits, and night camping, with strong emphasis on sustainability and active community participation. Samrang’s gup, Jigme Singye […]
Read MoreThis orange export season has proven to be fruitful for Pelden Export and Import, a leading exporter in the south, with 74 consignments of oranges shipped to Bangladesh this winter. The company’s total investment was around Nu 25 million, marking apositive economic boost for the stakeholders involved. The oranges were sourced locally from about 125 […]
Read MoreThe country’s debt is estimated to surge by 12 percent to finance the fiscal gap and hydropower loans in this fiscal year 2024-25, the finance ministry has estimated. In absolute figures, the debt is estimated debt at Nu 319.07 billion compared with the previous fiscal year’s debt of Nu 285.18 billion. In terms of the […]
Read MoreAs the world is headed to a warmer climate with rising temperatures due to global warming, Bhutan is also experiencing warmer winters. After the drop at 14.1°C in 2018, the average temperature during October, November, and December (OND) has steadily increased by an average of 0.3°C. This trend aligns with findings from the Climate Change […]
Read MoreHaa Valley, one of Bhutan’s least explored regions, has been listed among the 25 best places to travel in 2025 by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). Known for its pristine landscapes, unique cultural heritage, and sustainable tourism initiatives, Haa is gaining international recognition as a must-visit destination. The list was curated by BBC Travel editors […]
Read MoreThe country’s non-renewable resources paint a mixed picture of stability and decline, with coal and talc known reserves fully exhausted and others showing worrying downward trends. Data from the Environmental Accounts Statistics 2024 reveals a decade of contrasting trajectories for key minerals, including dolomite, limestone, gypsum, and iron ore. Once a critical resource, Bhutan’s coal […]
Read MoreThe finance ministry has estimated a budget outlay of Nu 109.35 billion for the fiscal year 2025-26, the second year of the ambitious 13th Plan. This is according to the ministry’s budget call notification for the fiscal year 2025-26. The proposed outlay includes Nu 53.79 billion for capital expenditure and Nu 55.56 billion for recurrent […]
Read MoreBhutan is likely to experience a warmer and dry winter, according to the National Centre for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM). The agency’s Winter Monsoon Rainfall and Temperature Forecast (December 2024–January 2025) predicts near-normal precipitation, warmer-than-usual days, and typical winter nights. The NCHM’s Climate Predictability tool forecasts precipitation is expected to be near historical averages which […]
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