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Volunteers from across Bhutan come to help with GIA and the training and job opportunities for Bhutanese in the airport
The Bhutanese
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July 19, 2025
Their Royal Highness Gyalsey Jigme Namgyel and Gyalsey Ugyen Wangchuck Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen Volunteers from across Sarpang Dzongkhag, along with many others from different parts of Bhutan, have come to the Gelephu International Airport site...
Fewer hands in field over the years, rice production in steep decline
Kuensel
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Rice production and the number of rice growers in Bhutan have declined steadily in recent years, raising concerns over national food security. You must be logged in to make comments. Don't have an account yet? Register here
Rail cargo access reaches Biratnagar and Bhairahawa
The Kathmandu Post
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Nepal has approved a letter of exchange amending the protocol of the Nepal-India Transit Treaty 2023, allowing the import of all types of goods—both container and bulk cargo—via rail to the Biratnagar Integrated Check Post (ICP) and Nautanawa,...
Clarity, enforcement, and logistics key for e-commerce growth in the country: CCAA report
Kuensel
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Clear regulations, fair enforcement, and efficient logistics are essential for the growth of Bhutan’s e-commerce sector, according to a study published yesterday by the Competition and Consumer Affairs Authority. efficient Drukair regulatory...
Patients with Atopic Dermatitis See Treatment-Free Disease Control with Tralokinumab Use
Consultant Live
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July 31, 2025
Approximately 40% of those with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis who respond to tralokinumab therapy may maintain their disease control for up to 6 months following cessation, recent findings suggest, indicating a potential remittive effect of...
Bhutan wins three medals at South Asia Karate Championships
The Bhutanese
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July 12, 2025
Bhutan’s karate team proved that quality can matter more than numbers, returning from the 9th South Asia Karate Championship and the inaugural South Asia Karate Cup in Colombo with a total of three medals this month. Competing against around 650...
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...
Gelephu Roadshow 2025: Connecting India and Bhutan for Sustainable Development
New Spotlight Nepal
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Gelephu (Bhutan), has been an important tourist destination at India-Bhutan crossing. Roughly 41km from Kajalgaon, headquarter of Chirang, 50 km from Bongaigaon, and 340 km from Siliguri, India. Conventionally, this border crossing is mostly used...
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...
Global clothing brand Uniqlo flags unauthorised logo use in Bhutan
Kuensel
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The Department of Media, Creative Industry and Intellectual Property under the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment has issued a directive to Bhutanese businesses to remove all Uniqlo logos and branding materials from their shops within...
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 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 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...
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 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...
French lawmakers propose a crypto mining “experiment"
Cryptopolitan
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July 16, 2025
Members of the French parliament have been persisting in attempts to convince the government in Paris that France should start mining Bitcoin on surplus electricity, of which it has a lot. Following an unsuccessful motion last month, another...
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...
UAE, Bhutan launch 'AI for Development' Initiative to unlock AI’s potential for economic growth in Global South
Zawya
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In a milestone effort to explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) for inclusive development, the United Arab Emirates and the Royal Government of Bhutan, in collaboration with the Eurasia Group and G42, convened a...
Bhutan and Switzerland mark 40 years of diplomatic ties
Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS)
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July 9, 2025
Bhutan and Switzerland are celebrating 40 years of diplomatic relations this year, marking a significant milestone in their enduring friendship. To commemorate the occasion, Swiss Federal Councillor and Head of the Federal Department of Foreign...
US reaches flurry of tariff deals with India, South Korea and Brazil, sparking wide range of criticism
Global Times
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Shipping containers are loaded and unloaded onto ships at the Port of Los Angeles, California, on July 9, 2025. Photo: VCG US President Donald Trump on Wednesday local time unleashed a flurry of tariff-related moves, including revisions to...