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Aspiring entrepreneurs in Samtse have long struggled with one major challenge, limited access to a market where they can showcase and sell their products. But that challenge is now being addressed with opening a new entrepreneurs' outlet in the town. The outlet is expected to provide a dedicated space for local businesses and start-ups to sell their products. The store...

After a six-year gap, the International Trade Fair is back in the capital. The five-day event, which began yesterday, showcases a wide range of handicrafts, household items, and garments from Nepal, India, and Bhutan. The event intends to help both international and local entrepreneurs expand their networks and foster economic growth. With nearly 150 stalls, including around 70 from India,...

Clothing and handicraft vendors operating their businesses near the Centenary Farmers’ Market in Thimphu are struggling with dwindling customers due to the ongoing Kuendelling Bazam renovation. While Thimphu Thromde has set a 15-month deadline for the bridge’s completion, shopkeepers said they were not adequately informed about the project’s impact and relocation plans. The bridge reconstruction will cost Nu 33 M....

The country’s unemployment rate has dropped to 3.5 per cent in 2024 compared to 5.9 per cent in 2022. This is according to the National Statistics Bureau’s annual survey report 2024. Despite this drop, challenges persist, particularly for women and youth in securing jobs.   The report revealed that female unemployment remained higher than male unemployment last year. Female unemployment...