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Three solar farms to be built in Bumthang and Lhuentse. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $160m loan to finance the expansion of solar power generation in Bhutan, supporting the ...
News Bhutan » Bumthang » Economy: Bhutan’s Tourism Dilemma: Balancing Economy and Sustainability
In a significant decision to attract more tourists to its serene land, Bhutan has done away with the mandatory travel insurance for tourists applying for a visa. The Royal Bhutan Government’s move is ...
News Bhutan » Bumthang » Economy: Bhutan ‘open for business’ as voters choose former PM Tobgay to rebuild economy
“Bhutan is open for business,” wrote Prime Minister-elect Tshering Tobgay on X, after the people of the tiny Himalayan kingdom returned him to power in parliamentary elections this month. Analysts say ...
News Bhutan » Bumthang » Economy: Can Bitcoin save Bhutan’s struggling economy?
For years, Bhutan has measured its economic and social development using uncommon currencies: happiness and sustainability. But amid growing economic pains and a brain drain, the small, landlocked ...
News Bhutan » Bumthang » Economy: Jaishankar holds talks with Bhutanese counterpart DN Dhungyel; unveils major bilateral development projects
Bumthang [Bhutan], September 16 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday met with his counterpart in Bhutan, Foreign Minister Lyonpo DN Dhungyel, in Bumthang and unveiled major ...