Bhutan – Page 5 – South Asian Correspondent

Under the shared “Two Countries, One Destination” vision, the Bhutanese delegation deepens collaboration through knowledge exchange, strategic meetings, and site visits from 20–23 June

July 4, 2025

Thailand and Bhutan Strengthen Sustainable Tourism Cooperation Through Field Visits

Bangkok, 4 July 2025 – Thailand and Bhutan have taken a significant step toward deepening cooperation in sustainable tourism, with…

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With the National Assembly recently adopting the goods and services Tax (GST) and excise tax, a 5 percent GST rate will apply to the import of all vehicles from January 1, 2026.

June 28, 2025

Bhutan’s Finance ministry extends vehicle import quota deadline

Thimphu : The nance ministry has announced that the vehicle imports quota rules, extending the deadline for eligible public servants…

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June 26, 2025

Bhutan’s economy at risk without urgent climate action: World Bank

THIMPHU – Bhutan could face severe economic losses by mid-century if it fails to adapt to a warming, drying climate,…

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June 16, 2025

World Bank approves USD 34.5 million for job creation and green value chains

Thimphu : The World Bank has approved USD 34.5 million in financing for Bhutan, aimed at boosting employment and value…

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June 14, 2025

Bhutan in final phase to achieve malaria-free status by year-end

By Lhakpa Quendren Gelephu—With no indigenous malaria cases reported since November 2021, Bhutan is making the final push to achieve malaria-free…

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Customs officials at Paro International Airport intercepted three separate heroin smuggling attempts.

June 11, 2025

Bhutan records explosive spike in heroin trafficking

By Chencho Dema A record-breaking wave of heroin seizures has jolted the country’s law-enforcement agencies, which confiscated nearly 29 kilogrammes (Kg)…

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June 1, 2025

Genuine Pathways for Bhutanese Students Abroad

Thimphu: In a candid discussion this Wednesday, German Ambassador Dr. Philipp Ackermann commended a recent investigative report in this newspaper that…

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