Bhutan – Page 22 – South Asian Correspondent

India has been Bhutan’s top trading partner, both as import source and export destination, accounting for close to 80 percent of Bhutan’s overall trade.

July 30, 2024

Building capacity of Bhutanese exporters

By Thukten Zangpo A capacity-building workshop for Bhutanese exporters on procedures and regulatory requirements was conducted yesterday in Thimphu, aiming…

The director of Department of Energy, Karma Penjor Dorji

July 28, 2024

Bhutan’s hydropower dreams: Where will the money come from?

By Dechen Dolkar Bhutan requires a whopping USD 26 billion to achieve 20,000 MW (20 GW) of hydropower generation capacity…

The plan is to produce 710 tonnes of green hydrogen fuel annually by 2030

July 26, 2024

Bhutan takes first step towards green hydrogen economy

By YK Poudel In a stride towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on imported fossil fuels, the Department of Energy…

Transitioning to the new e-payment system supports seamless—and cashless—transactions between the government and banking systems. Photo Credit: Danita Delmont Shutterstock

July 25, 2024

Bhutan’s Banks, citizen-friendly institutions or loan sharks in guise?

Thimphu: Business activities of all types, big or small, are falling victim to loans. It is painful that many collaterals get…

Bhutanese PM called for a partnership between India and Bhutan to develop the 'Mindfulness City'.

July 24, 2024

Will Further Strengthen Our Ties With India: Bhutan PM After Meeting Gautam Adani

Ahmedabad: Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay on Wednesday said their visit would further…

Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay wrote on his Facebook page that NDS will serve as a comprehensive roadmap for digital transformation, geared towards boosting economic growth and enhancing efficiency in public service delivery.

July 17, 2024

Digital economy to contribute USD 600 million to GDP by 2034

By Sherab Lhamo Thimphu: The digital economy of the country is expected to create 5,000 jobs by 2029 and contribute…

The President of Mongolia, HE Khurelsukh Ukhnaa and First Lady Bolortsetseg Luvsandorj officially received Their Majesties to Mongolia in an honour guard ceremony held at Sukhbaatar Square, the heart of Mongolia’s capital, Ulaanbaatar yesterday.

July 11, 2024

Bhutanese Monarchs Honored with Grand Welcome in Mongolia

Ulaanbaatar: In a celebration of diplomacy and cultural exchange, Their Majesties, accompanied by Their Royal Highnesses Gyalsey Jigme Namgyel and Gyalsey…