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Bhutan Unveils Tourism Roadmap 2025 to Drive Sustainable and Inclusive Growth
Bhutan Times
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DAWA ZANGMO Thimphu Bhutan has announced its Tourism Roadmap 2025, a comprehensive national strategy that seeks to transform the tourism sector into a central pillar of economic development, cultural preservation, and community empowerment. The...
Bhutan Launches Industrial Development Roadmap to Drive Green, Inclusive Economic Growth
Bhutan Times
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TIL BDR GHALLEY Thimphu The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE) has officially launched the Industrial Development Roadmap (IDR) 2025, a national initiative designed to redefine Bhutan’s approach to industrialization. Grounded in...
Bhutanese King, Queen start state visit to Việt Nam
Vietnam News Agency
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HÀ NỘI — King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck of Bhutan arrived in Hà Nội on Monday, beginning their five-day state visit to Việt Nam, at the invitation of State President Lương Cường and his spouse. Welcoming the...
Bhutan moves 800 BTC to new wallets, possibly for Binance deposit
Crypto Briefing
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August 18, 2025
Key Takeaways Bhutan moved 800 BTC to two new wallets, possibly in preparation for a centralized exchange deposit. The entity still retains over 9,900 BTC, making Bhutan the sixth-largest government holder of Bitcoin. Share this article The Royal...
Bhutan steps beyond sustainability and launches regenerative tourism
Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS)
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August 18, 2025
Bhutan has taken a new step in tourism with the launch of regenerative tourism. Unlike traditional tourism models, which mainly focus on reducing harm, regenerative tourism goes a step further. It works to restore nature, strengthen communities,...
Indian Community in Bhutan Commemorates 79th Independence Day
Bhutan Times
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DAWA ZANGMO Thimphu The Indian community in Bhutan gathered at the Indian Embassy in Thimphu on 15 August to celebrate the 79th Independence Day of India, marking a significant occasion that underscored the enduring friendship between the two...
JAB Media Survey Highlights Challenges in Press Freedom and Sustainability
Bhutan Times
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TIL BDR GHALLEY Thimphu A comprehensive survey of Bhutan’s media landscape and Media Perception Index conducted in 2025 has highlighted significant challenges in press freedom, professional capacity, and the financial sustainability of media...
Bhutanese King’s Việt Nam visit expected to deepen bilateral ties: ambassador
Vietnam News
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August 18, 2025
NEW DELHI — Vietnamese Ambassador to India, Nepal and Bhutan Nguyễn Thanh Hải has highlighted the state visit to Việt Nam by King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema from August 18-22, the first by a Bhutanese monarch since the...
10X Roadmap to Drive Bhutan’s Economic Transformation
Bhutan Times
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default NGAWANG JAMPHEL Thimphu Druk Holding and Investments Ltd. (DHI), Bhutan’s sovereign investment arm, has launched the 10X DHI Group Roadmap, a long-term plan to increase the group’s economic contribution tenfold by 2035 on 14 August 2025....
Bhutanese King, Queen start state visit to Vietnam
Vietnam Pictorial
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August 17, 2025
King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck of Bhutan arrived in Hanoi on August 18, beginning their five-day state visit to Vietnam, at the invitation of State President Luong Cuong and his spouse. Bhutanese King Jigme...
btNOG strengthens ICT capacity with five-day training in Thimphu
Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS)
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August 18, 2025
To enhance the skills of government officials, private employees and students in network maintenance and building, the Bhutan Network Operators Group or btNOG is organising a five-day workshop, attended by over 90 participants in Thimphu. btNOG,...
First utility-scale solar project to address winter energy shortages
Kuensel
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The Salang Tendrel ceremony for the 120 megawatt-peak (MWp) Jamjee Solar Photovoltaic Project, Bhutan’s first and largest grid-connected utility-scale solar initiative, was held on August 16 at Maedwang gewog, Thimphu. You must be logged in to...
Bhutanese King’s Vietnam visit expected to deepen bilateral ties: Ambassador
VietnamPlus
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August 18, 2025
New Delhi (VNA) – Vietnamese Ambassador to India, Nepal and Bhutan Nguyen Thanh Hai has highlighted the upcoming state visit to Vietnam by King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema from August 18-22, the first by a Bhutanese...
Small Luxury Hotels of the World launches ‘Wellbeing Collection’ and The Restless Traveller Report
Travel Daily Media
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August 18, 2025
Marking International Relaxation Day, Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) is delighted to reveal its new Wellbeing Collection. A thoughtfully chosen selection of just 15 luxury hotels across the globe that go beyond the spa to provide soulful...
Bhutan King’s Việt Nam visit to step up bilateral ties
Vietnam News Agency
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HÀ NỘI — The upcoming state visit to Việt Nam by King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and the Queen of Bhutan at the invitation of State President Lương Cường and his spouse is expected to further deepen bilateral ties and promote cooperation in...
Bhutan King’s Vietnam visit to step up bilateral ties
VietnamPlus
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August 17, 2025
Hanoi (VNA) – The upcoming state visit to Vietnam by King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and the Queen of Bhutan at the invitation of State President Luong Cuong and his spouse is expected to further deepen bilateral ties and promote cooperation...
Sports News | Joakim Alexandersson Names 23-member Squad for SAFF U17 Women's Championship
Latestly
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August 17, 2025
New Delhi [India], August 17 (ANI): India U17 women's team head coach Joakim Alexandersson, on Sunday, August 17, named a 23-member squad for the SAFF U17 Women's Championship Bhutan 2025, which is scheduled from August 20 to 31 in Thimphu, as per...
SAFF U-17 Championship: Joakim Alexandersson Names 23-Member Indian Women's Team Bound For Bhutan
News18
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August 17, 2025
Last Updated:August 17, 2025, 16:01 IST Alexandersson will lead the U-17s at the SAFF Championship in the lead-up to the AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers, which will be held in October in Kyrgyz Republic. Joakim Alexandersson. (X) Head coach...
Mass culling to dog tax & abandonment fine, how various countries manage stray dog population
The Print
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August 17, 2025
Protesters argue that the situation will only worsen once stray dogs are put in shelters, in line with the court order, since there will be an increased risk of rabies spreading. Delhi alone is currently home to an estimated 10 lakh stray dogs,...
Two from Meghalaya selected for Indian squad in SAFF U-17 Women’s Championship in Bhutan
Hub Network
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August 17, 2025
Shillong, Aug 17: Defender Alisha Lyngdoh and midfielder Bonifilia Shullai from Meghalaya have earned places in the Indian squad for the upcoming SAFF U-17 Women’s Championship in Bhutan. While this marks Alisha’s maiden call-up to the national...