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The government has not suspended its efforts to join the World Trade Organization, WTO but is moving forward cautiously. This was shared by the industry, commerce and employment minister during Friday's Meet the Press session. The country has resumed works to finalise its accession to the WTO last year after a 15-year hiatus. Bhutan has been in the process of...

A clash of priorities unfolded as the Public Accounts Committee recommended the government consider a railway link to Pugli in Samtse. The committee was presenting a review report on the Performance Audit of the operations of the State Mining Corporation. The report said it is to reduce transportation costs for dolomite exports, which currently rely heavily on truck and rail...

The Ministry of Finance is targeting July 2025 for the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) though a final date has yet to be decided. The finance minister revealed this during the Meet the Press session. The GST was introduced as a reform to modernise and simplify Bhutan’s tax system, aiming to create a more streamlined process for...

Parents often request facilitators at Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) centres to focus on teaching their children English, usually overlooking the importance of learning Dzongkha. To promote Driglam Namzha and learning Dzongkha from an early age, the Bhutan Early Childhood Education Development Association is organising a five-day training programme for private ECCD teachers and proprietors. Over 55 participants from...