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To shatter cultural and social barriers that have long kept them from leadership roles, 20 young and determined women from across the country are learning about what it takes to participate in politics in the future. The two-day training on capacity building for women’s participation in elections began yesterday. The training, organised by the Centre for Research on Bhutanese Society,...

Business owners in the country are facing an unexpected rise in their Business Income Tax (BIT) this year. Many are struggling to meet their tax obligations. Small and medium-sized businesses claimed the tax burden has increased suddenly, leaving them unprepared. However, the Department of Revenue and Customs explained that the spike is largely due to business owners using their Current...

Hazelnut growers in the country can look forward to increased support and better prices. In a major boost to the country's sustainable agriculture sector, Mountain Hazelnuts Venture has secured a landmark USD 7.9 M in equity funding to expand its climate-resilient farming initiatives. The company, Bhutan’s first fully foreign direct investment (FDI) venture, is set to scale up its operations...

Landowners near the old town of Pema Gatshel are finding land tax filing confusing. They face high property taxes despite the town’s relocation to Denchi in 2023. While they initially welcomed its categorisation as an ‘Urban Centre Without Plan’, they now say it needs updates and reclassification. The issue was recently discussed at the Dzongkhag Tshogdu. The land near the...