Economy & Business

Latest economy & business stories from across Bhutanese outlets.

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Airborne survey uncovers copper, tungsten, and rare earth mineral deposits

3 days ago

The Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MoENR) has completed the nationwide airborne geophysical survey, uncovering promising signs of copper, tungsten, rare earth elements, and geothermal resources.

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Government holds off on immediate EV subsidies despite affordability concerns

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Nearly 2,400 young Bhutanese actively seeking employment: MoICE

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Govt. renews push to ease Suvidha fee burden on Bhutanese exporters

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Foreign reserves remain above threshold despite import pressures: FM

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Beyond hydropower: Bhutan’s hopes lie in the ground

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A quiet investment in the scaffolding of our justice

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Tsirang business community presses for regulatory overhaul to unlock growth

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‘Made in Nepal’ tells Nepal’s journey through changing times

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Petrol consumers pay more as govt. claws back fuel subsidy
18 Jul 2026, 11:53
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Budget report and State of the Nation Report differ on 13th Plan’s fiscal position
15 Jul 2026, 13:22
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CSOA rejects FAB’s appeal to renew registration
15 Jul 2026, 13:11
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JDWNRH radiotherapy service failure: Who is accountable?
11 Jul 2026, 16:59

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UNDP deputy regional director visits Bhutan to reaffirm partnership and see development results

3 days ago

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Govt. allocates Nu 30M to upgrade Samtse hospital into regional referral hospital

6 days ago

Also covered by The Bhutan Live

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Trongsa plans 10-minute economy to turn transit traffic into local business opportunities

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Hydroelectricity powers economy to 8.52% growth in 2025

6 days ago

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Khorlochhu hydro project construction reaches 15% completion

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Rethinking Bhutan’s WTO accession through the lens of intellectual property system

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Business going down in Trashiyangtse

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Phuentsholing’s urban overhaul gathers steam

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DAMC launches

3 Aug 2026, 21:34

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BoB sells Nu 280 -million Trongsa Viewpoint Resort at Nu 9.5 million to DGPC

1 Aug 2026, 14:07

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Finding the fuel for private sector growth

1 Aug 2026, 13:55

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The illegal timber business
11 Jul 2026, 16:03
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El Niño conditions to strengthen and peak in second half of the year: What it means for Bhutan
11 Jul 2026, 15:57
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ACC suspends 18 sawmills in Haa and Paro over alleged corruption
8 Jul 2026, 15:14
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Trade, transport, agriculture, credit cards breach NPL threshold
8 Jul 2026, 15:14

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Govt. launches USD 847M water adaptation plan to bridge climate financing gap

1 Aug 2026, 13:50

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Regulatory reform consultation exposes frustrations in tourism and business sectors

1 Aug 2026, 13:22

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Bhutan secures USD 173.5M from ADB for cleaner energy, urban development

31 Jul 2026, 23:54

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Khorlochhu project revives business in Doksum
29 Jul 2026, 15:15
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Gelephu steps up waste management with new trucks and behaviour-change drive
29 Jul 2026, 14:37
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DoEE–Loden opens Nu 1.5M financing package for entrepreneurs
29 Jul 2026, 14:32
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Thimphu Sports Association
21 Jul 2026, 12:28
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The GMC Culture
8 Jul 2026, 15:13
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Small businesses, smart innovations: The power of working capital and stock rotation
4 Jul 2026, 14:13
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DoT approves 84 hotels under interest subsidy scheme
4 Jul 2026, 13:31
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Govt. spends Nu 1B on digital tax system
4 Jul 2026, 13:30
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Growing challenge in keeping Bhutan connected in a warming world
4 Jul 2026, 13:29
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What’s killing Phuentsholing’s business?
1 Jul 2026, 13:50
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Policy U-turns raise concerns over long-term planning
1 Jul 2026, 13:49
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Industrial parks generate over Nu 98 million in FY 2025–26
1 Jul 2026, 13:48
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Movie Review: Naba Sho (Come Tomorrow)
1 Jul 2026, 13:44
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Experts meet to explore new ways of measuring anti-corruption effectiveness
1 Jul 2026, 13:06
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ADB approves USD 13 million package to strengthen resilient urban infrastructure and housing in Thimphu and Phuentsholing
30 Jun 2026, 11:25
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Nation answers the call to build 108 sacred chortens
27 Jun 2026, 16:44
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BATIF 2.0 unlocks fresh investment across Bhutan’s agrifood sector
27 Jun 2026, 15:18
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Securing Bhutan’s health future
27 Jun 2026, 15:12
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Recurring Amochu roadblocks disrupt boulder exports
24 Jun 2026, 17:14
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Bhutan AgriSustain Fund: USD 80 million ambition, mobilisation at early stage
24 Jun 2026, 16:37
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Festivals give a fillip to local economy
24 Jun 2026, 16:36
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Homes for all!
24 Jun 2026, 16:35
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GMC opens 40 tourism opportunities under Tourism Spark Fund
24 Jun 2026, 16:34
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Rafting threatens rare white-bellied heron habitat
20 Jun 2026, 16:12

This week

Earlier

Petrol consumers pay more as govt. claws back fuel subsidy

Budget report and State of the Nation Report differ on 13th Plan’s fiscal position

CSOA rejects FAB’s appeal to renew registration

JDWNRH radiotherapy service failure: Who is accountable?

This week

Earlier

The illegal timber business

El Niño conditions to strengthen and peak in second half of the year: What it means for Bhutan

ACC suspends 18 sawmills in Haa and Paro over alleged corruption

Trade, transport, agriculture, credit cards breach NPL threshold

More headlines

Khorlochhu project revives business in Doksum

Gelephu steps up waste management with new trucks and behaviour-change drive

DoEE–Loden opens Nu 1.5M financing package for entrepreneurs

Thimphu Sports Association

The GMC Culture

Small businesses, smart innovations: The power of working capital and stock rotation

DoT approves 84 hotels under interest subsidy scheme

Govt. spends Nu 1B on digital tax system

Growing challenge in keeping Bhutan connected in a warming world

What’s killing Phuentsholing’s business?

Policy U-turns raise concerns over long-term planning

Industrial parks generate over Nu 98 million in FY 2025–26

Movie Review: Naba Sho (Come Tomorrow)

Experts meet to explore new ways of measuring anti-corruption effectiveness

ADB approves USD 13 million package to strengthen resilient urban infrastructure and housing in Thimphu and Phuentsholing

Nation answers the call to build 108 sacred chortens

BATIF 2.0 unlocks fresh investment across Bhutan’s agrifood sector

Securing Bhutan’s health future

Recurring Amochu roadblocks disrupt boulder exports

Bhutan AgriSustain Fund: USD 80 million ambition, mobilisation at early stage

Festivals give a fillip to local economy

Homes for all!

GMC opens 40 tourism opportunities under Tourism Spark Fund

Rafting threatens rare white-bellied heron habitat