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Economy & Business

Latest economy & business stories from across Bhutanese outlets.

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GST exemptions on additional essentials now in effect

YesterdayBy sangye

Shopping for essentials just got a little cheaper. All GST-registered businesses across the country have been asked to stop charging the five per cent tax on a newly expanded list of everyday items, including b...

This week

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Government travel expense rises despite rationalization efforts

3 days agoBy Sonam Pem

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Domestic revenue expected to rise nearly 10% next fiscal year

4 days agoBy Sonam Pem

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GMC tourism plan offers investment opportunities to Bhutanese businesses

5 days agoBy sangye

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Tax concession encourages farmers to revive fallow land

5 days agoBy sangye

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National Entrepreneurship Strategy 2026 targets faster licensing and business growth

6 days agoBy sangye

Also covered by The Bhutan Live

Earlier

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Phuentshogling to be developed into gateway for tourism and trade

6 days agoBy sangye

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Skills training centre to offer short-term courses without formal qualifications

20 Jun 2026, 15:28By sangye

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Health ministry, World Bank discuss ways to reduce wasteful health spending

19 Jun 2026, 17:43By Sonam Pem

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Major development progress achieved, but challenges loom for long-term growth: PM

16 Jun 2026, 18:58By Sonam Pem

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Economy grows 30 per cent since start of 13th FYP, says Prime Minister

16 Jun 2026, 18:00By sangye

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Businesses call for regulatory reforms in Phuentshogling and Samtse

15 Jun 2026, 16:42By sangye

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Construction audit issues linked to experienced workforce shortage, says PAC

14 Jun 2026, 16:57By Sonam Pem

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Carbon-financed initiative to boost Bhutan’s clean cooking transition

14 Jun 2026, 16:26By Sonam Pem

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Finance ministry to address Closed Work Accounts issue with new digital system

12 Jun 2026, 18:59By Sonam Pem

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Billions in audit irregularities remain unresolved over 15 Years

12 Jun 2026, 17:39By sangye

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Bhutan International Travel Mart draws 200 global buyers as country targets tourism growth

11 Jun 2026, 17:51By sangye

Also covered by Kuensel, International, The Bhutan Live

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Tourism infrastructure rollout slow despite billion-ngultrum allocation, NA MP seeks clarity

10 Jun 2026, 10:37By Tshering Zam

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NC weighs Renewable Energy Tax Exemption Bill 2026

9 Jun 2026, 17:46By Tshering Zam

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NC Member question rising capital budget amid persistent underutilisation

9 Jun 2026, 16:54By Tshering Zam

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Private initiative transforms village market into thriving business centre

9 Jun 2026, 16:25By sangye

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MPs call for greater fiscal autonomy for local governments

8 Jun 2026, 18:22By sangye

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Government explores additional funding for Concessional Education Loan Scheme

7 Jun 2026, 17:18By Tshering Zam

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GST rollout on track despite early concerns: Finance Ministry

6 Jun 2026, 21:11By Tshering Zam

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309 Pelsups graduate from third cohort in Gelephu

6 Jun 2026, 16:40By Tshering Zam

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Bhutan urges continued climate financing after LDC graduation

6 Jun 2026, 15:28By Tshering Zam

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Bhutan secures continued GEF funding for climate adaptation projects

5 Jun 2026, 20:44By Sonam Pem

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NA's Social and Culture Committee pushes for stricter enforcement of public smoking regulations

3 Jun 2026, 18:42By Sonam Pem

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NC seeks clarification on GST Amendment and impact on imported goods

3 Jun 2026, 18:27By Sonam Pem

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NC MPs call for higher subsidy as Crop and Livestock Insurance Scheme sees low uptake

1 Jun 2026, 19:49By Tshering Zam

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GDP grows by nearly six percent in first quarter of 2026

1 Jun 2026, 19:36By Tshering Zam

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Finance minister introduces Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill 2026 in NC

1 Jun 2026, 18:57By Tshering Zam

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Government assures monitoring as Phuentshogling bypass work causes repeated road disruptions

1 Jun 2026, 18:06By sangye

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NA MP raises cost concerns over geotechnical assessments, MoIT Minister cites safety

31 May 2026, 16:24By sangye

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Bumthang faces growing GLOF risk, communities sensitised on threat

30 May 2026, 15:38By sangye

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NA MPs seek clarity on progress of Nyera Amari I and II Integrated Hydropower Project

30 May 2026, 15:37By Sonam Pem

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Tsirang's dairy farmers find steady market

28 May 2026, 19:21By Sonam Pem

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Creative industry calls for stronger copyright law amid rising piracy and AI challenges

28 May 2026, 18:31By sangye

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Part-time employment system pilot begins in Thimphu

28 May 2026, 18:22By Tshering Zam

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Bhutan moves towards international forest certification, expects improved global timber market access

27 May 2026, 18:14By sangye

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EV demand grows as fuel prices climb, affordability and charging gaps persist

26 May 2026, 18:51By sangye

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Visitor numbers, revenue surge at Paro’s national monument sites

25 May 2026, 18:09By Tshering Zam

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RAA calls for immediate fiscal impact assessment

24 May 2026, 17:31By Tshering Zam

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NC MPs question whether Cooperatives and Farmer Groups Bill of Bhutan 2025 can fix farmers’ market access problems

23 May 2026, 17:55By Tshering Zam

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BATIF 2.0 secures agrifood partnerships for Bhutan

23 May 2026, 17:01By Tshering Zam

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Government to procure 99 EVs and 45 electric buses amid rising fuel costs

22 May 2026, 19:17By sangye

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Finance ministry maintains current tax concessions on wet and dry lands, Speaker directs minister to present amendments next summer session

21 May 2026, 19:14By Sonam Pem

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Global companies explore trout farming, wellness, and chocolate ventures in Bhutan

21 May 2026, 18:49By Tshering Zam

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PM says Bhutan on track for USD 10bn economy by 2034

20 May 2026, 20:03By sangye

Also covered by The Bhutan Live

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NA MPs back 72-hour SDF waiver for border areas

20 May 2026, 18:40By Sonam Pem

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Government expands 2G and 4G access to more than 850 villages

19 May 2026, 18:23By Tshering Zam

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Finance Ministry proposes GST exemptions for more essential items

18 May 2026, 21:51By sangye

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Government lifts petrol support, continues diesel subsidy under latest fuel revision

17 May 2026, 15:36By Sonam Pem

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Certification rule introduced to uphold standards, not limit trade: MoICE Minister

16 May 2026, 16:31By Sonam Pem

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Public Park taking shape at Gelephu’s former vegetable market

16 May 2026, 12:45By Sonam Pem

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National Council questions slow progress on alternative markets for farmers beyond FCB

15 May 2026, 18:55By Tshering Zam

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Public debt rises to Nu 306.3bn, 90.6 per cent of GDP
15 May 2026, 18:45By Sonam Pem
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National Assembly MPs raise concerns over proposed electricity tariff revision
15 May 2026, 17:44By Sonam Pem
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Total expenditure estimated at more than Nu 135.5bn for FY 2026-27
15 May 2026, 17:19By Tshering Zam
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25MW Begana hydropower project to boost power and water supply in Thimphu
14 May 2026, 17:24By Sonam Pem
Also covered by The Bhutan Live