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Bhutan embarks on second joint external evaluation to strengthen health security
Kuensel
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Bhutan has officially embarked on its second Joint External Evaluation (JEE) of core capacities under the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005), reaffirming its commitment to national and global health security. million Monk began...
Bhutan Innovation Lab to help Bhutan achieve 10X economic growth
Kuensel
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The Prime Minister’s Office in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), launched the Bhutan Innovation Lab (BIL) yesterday. An initiative to accelerate public sector innovation and tackle complex development challenges...
Bhutan Just Moved $23M in Bitcoin, Is the Country Cashing Out at the Top?
Bitcoinist
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July 11, 2025
The Royal Government of Bhutan has transferred a significant portion of its Bitcoin holdings to Binance, raising speculation about potential asset offloading during a high point in the market. According to data from blockchain analytics platform...
Bhutan’s young rape victims face uphill battle for survival
Kuensel
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Choden (name changed), a bright fifth-grader, saw her childhood abruptly halted when she was forced to drop out of school, three months pregnant with a secret no child should ever bear. service literature stigma let locked content She GNH our the...
Bhutan Innovation Lab opens in Thimphu to accelerate public sector innovation
Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS)
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July 10, 2025
A new hub for fresh ideas and smarter policies has opened in Thimphu. The Bhutan Innovation Lab, launched today, brings together bold ideas, data and design to create people-centred policies. Led by the Prime Minister’s Office and Cabinet in...
Bhutan partners with Binance Pay to cement crypto-enabled travel
Globetrender
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July 10, 2025
Thanks to a new partnership with Binance Pay, Bhutan is one of the world's most crypto-accessible destinations for tourists - with more that 1000 vendors now accepting cryptocurrency. Olivia Palamountain reports Richard Teng, CEO of Binance, the...
Bhutan welcomes the use of cryptocurrency in travel via Binance Pay
Travel Daily Media
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July 10, 2025
Cryptocurrency may still be the coin of the future for many nations, but the mountain kingdom of Bhutan is now seeing cryptocurrency in use as a payment option for travellers through its partnership with Binance Pay. Blockchain ecosystem and...
Bhutan Welcomes Binance CEO as Country Celebrates Crypto-enabled Travel with 1,000 Vendors Onboarded
Breaking Travel News
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July 10, 2025
Richard Teng, CEO of Binance, the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider, arrived in Bhutan last week to officially launch the Kingdom’s partnership with Binance Pay. Visitors to the Kingdom can now use...
Bhutan tried to erase us. Now, Trump’s America is helping
The Guardian
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July 10, 2025
In mid-March 2025, I sat quietly in the back of a small, crowded room at the Asian Refugees United center in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, surrounded by members of the Bhutanese diaspora. The silence was heavy, thick with fear and uncertainty. This...
Bhutan and Switzerland mark 40 years of friendship
Kuensel
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Bhutan and Switzerland yesterday marked a significant milestone, celebrating the 40th anniversary of formal diplomatic relations alongside the 50th anniversary of Helvetas Bhutan. Dorji Choden Bhutan and Switzerland yesterday marked a significant...
Bhutan government wallets move BTC in likely profit taking at new ATH
Cryptopolitan
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July 10, 2025
The Royal Government of Bhutan has moved over $23 million worth of Bitcoin to Binance, just as Bitcoin breached its previous all-time high level to trade above $112,000. According to blockchain analytics platform Arkham Intelligence, Bhutan’s...
Mechanical triggers make debut in Bhutan’s first National Archery Championship
Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS)
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July 11, 2025
Bhutan’s first-ever National Archery Championship 2025 is underway, starting today at the Changlimithang archery range in Thimphu. For the first time, mechanical triggers are allowed in a national competition, aiming to raise performance standards...
Bhutanese Hoteliers Slam Otis for High AMC Fees
Business Bhutan
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July 10, 2025
Demanding transparency, reform calls for Government intervention and local capacity building to grow louder A group of hoteliers in Bhutan has raised serious concerns over the high Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) fees charged by Otis Elevator...
Bhutan NDI launches advanced security features to combat digital fraud
Kuensel
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Bhutan National Digital Identity (NDI) has launched a suite of advanced security features aimed at enhancing digital transaction safety and combating fraud. Sherab Lhamo Bhutan National Digital Identity (NDI) has launched a suite of advanced...
H.E. Sangay Dorji’s Vision for Global Buddhadharma: Bhutan Steers Buddhism Toward the Future
Buddhistdoor Global
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H.E. Ven. Sangay Dorji. From facebook.com Bhutan’s main ecclesiastic organization is the Zhung Dratshang or Central Monastic Body, which has watched over the nation since 1621. Bhutan’s Drukpa Kagyu institution is made of diverse perspectives,...
New guideline underway to ensure safe and quality wellness services in Bhutan
Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS)
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July 11, 2025
As more people in the country turn to wellbeing and wellness services to take care of their body, mind and overall wellbeing, the need for clear guidelines and regulations has become crucial. To ensure safe and effective practices, the Department...
Bangladesh Embassy in Thimphu hosts collaborative art event featuring 10 artists
United News of Bangladesh
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A four-day art camp titled 'SPBA Bhutan Art Camp 2025' has recently commenced at the Bangladesh Embassy in Thimphu, Bhutan, bringing together eight Bangladeshi and two Bhutanese artists for a collaborative exploration of creativity and cultural...
Strokes of happiness paints Bhutan’s joy in New Delhi
Kuensel
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New Delhi, India—The VAST Bhutan exhibition in India, which brought the question of happiness to life through the eyes of Bhutanese artists, invited audiences to explore how happiness is expressed, shared, and celebrated across different cultures....
Homestays thrive in Gangtey-Phobjikha despite rising hotel presence
Kuensel
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The Gangtey-Phobjikha Valley in Wangdue, often dubbed the Switzerland of Bhutan, continues to attract a growing number of local and international tourists. You must be logged in to make comments. Don't have an account yet? Register here
Foreign ministry advises illegal Bhutanese immigrants in US to return
Kuensel
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In a notification issued yesterday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade (MoFAET) urged undocumented Bhutanese nationals in the United States (US) to voluntarily return home following revelations that the US government may impose...