NCB discusses on new tourism policy
The Parliamentary Committee on Economic Affairs of the National Council of Bhutan conducted a stakeholders meeting on the key issues
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Government to decide soon on WTO accession
After prolonged debate, government plans to unveils its decision this month whether to join the World Trade Organisation (WTO) or
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Bhutan’s debt exceeds GDP
Against the campaigners of the Gross National Happiness to drive Bhutan to the path of self reliance, the size of
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First flower exhibition in Paro
The first Royal Bhutan Flower Exhibition, as ordered by King Jigme Khesar, is underway in Ugyen Pelri Palace, Paro. Inaugurated
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Bhutan, Malaysia agree to work together against corruption
Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) of Bhutan has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) on Wednesday
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World famous barber wishes to run business in Bhutan
The world’s oldest barber shop (as certified by the Guinness Book of World Records) — the over 200-year-old Truefitt and
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India increases budget assistance to Bhutan
The Modi government in India has substantially increased the plan and non plan financial assistance to be given to Bhutan
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Eco friendly fuel for Bhutan
Bhutan’s motors would become more environment-friendly from 2017 when the country starts importing Euro IV graded petroleum products, replacing Euro
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Hydropower – no bread earner for Bhutan anymore
Despite the government claiming economy is back to normal, Bhutan’s trade deficit is likely to skyrocket as hydropower fails to
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Intra-regional travel in SAARC
Four of the eight countries in the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Bhutan are
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