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Reflections from the first six months in Bhutan
40+ min ago (114+ words) Kuensel Online - Reflections from the first six months in Bhutan My family teases me that I took the scenic route coming here'I think what they are trying to say is that I have a multidisciplinary background "I am Indian born…...
Bhutan resumes WTO accession process after 17 years
6+ hour, 24+ min ago (113+ words) Kuensel Online - Bhutan resumes WTO accession process after 17 years The government has formally resumed Bhutan's accession process to the World Trade Organisation (WTO), nearly two decades after negotiations stalled, as the country seeks deeper integration into the global economy and…...
Bhutan's growth paradox: Strong banks, struggling borrowers
8+ hour, 51+ min ago (115+ words) Kuensel Online Bhutan's growth paradox: Strong banks, struggling borrowers Financial institutions in the country continue to be profitable, with rising deposits and a rebound in credit growth. Yet for many businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SME), one obstacle continues…...
Bhutan to pilot green finance taxonomy from June
8+ hour, 51+ min ago (99+ words) Kuensel Online - Bhutan to pilot green finance taxonomy from June Bhutan will begin testing its expanded Green Finance Taxonomy 2026 with a six-month pilot from June to November, before rolling it out nationwide in January 2027. You may also like July 18, 2008: His…...
Bhutan and EU chart investment-focused future during Europe Day talks
1+ week, 2+ day ago (96+ words) Kuensel Online - Bhutan and EU chart investment-focused future during Europe Day talks Bhutan and the EU celebrated more than four decades of diplomatic relations, marking Europe Day in Thimphu yesterday. You may also like July 18, 2008: His Majesty the King signs…...
Bhutan's birth rate collapse threatens'long-term economic sustainability
3+ week, 6+ day ago (117+ words) Bhutan's birth rate collapse threatens long-term economic sustainability'Kuensel Online - Bhutan's birth rate collapse threatens long-term economic sustainability The oft-repeated phrase that "children are the future" has taken on new urgency in Bhutan, particularly in the context of the sustained fall…...
When self-reliance slips: Bhutan's food and energy reality
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (42+ words) Kuensel is the national newspaper of the Kingdom of Bhutan. It was the only local newspaper available in Bhutan until 2006 when two more newspapers were launched. The government of Bhutan owns 51% of Kuensel while 49% is held by the public....
Rangjung TTI to introduce courses in AI, blockchain and cybersecurity
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (120+ words) Trashigang'The Rangjung Technical Training Institute (TTI) will introduce eight higher-level technical courses in blockchain development, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and software development over the next two years. - Rangjung TTI to introduce courses in AI, blockchain and cybersecurity Trashigang'The Rangjung Technical Training…...
Sustaining progress for children key to Bhutan's future
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (105+ words) Kuensel is the national newspaper of the Kingdom of Bhutan. It was the only local newspaper available in Bhutan until 2006 when two more newspapers were launched. The government of Bhutan owns 51% of Kuensel while 49% is held by the public. - Sustaining…...
Govt. steps up to bring home Bhutanese hit by Gulf job cuts
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (122+ words) Thirty-nine Bhutanese have been stranded in Kuwait for over two months amid rising uncertainty. Is the dream of high-paying Gulf jobs turning into a geopolitical nightmare? - Govt. steps up to bring home Bhutanese hit by Gulf job cuts Thirty-nine Bhutanese…...