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The country’s economy is expected to grow at 8.5 per cent this year, according to the Asian Development Outlook released today. The Asian Development Bank’s report revealed that the growth is driven by major hydropower projects and a recovery in the tourism sector. According to the Asian Development Outlook, the industry sector will be the key driver of the country’s...

In Phuentshogling, the monks of Palden Tashi Chholing Shedra are not just learning about the risks of the digital world but also experiencing a life-changing transformation. With IT classes recently introduced as part of the lesson, the monks are acquiring digital skills to navigate technology. 32-year-old Leki Tshewang, a monk of Palden Tashi Chholing Shedra completed his studies at the...

Thailand’s Immigration has introduced a new Digital Arrival Card system. It is now mandatory for all non-Thai nationals entering the country, whether by land, sea, or air, to comply with this system. It will be implemented from next month. Bhutanese travelers visiting Thailand for education, medical care, business, or leisure are now required to complete the Digital Arrival Card before...

With a warmer climate in the highlands now, students of Lingzhi Lower Secondary School might have an extended academic year. Residents and local leaders proposed an early opening and a later closing of the school which the recent Thimphu Dzongkhag Tshogdu endorsed. With warmer temperatures and less severe winters, residents believe extending the academic year could improve the academic performance...