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Bhutan’s economy is projected to grow steadily at 4.9 per cent in 2024 before surging to an impressive 9.8 per cent this year. According to the Royal Monetary Authority’s Annual Report 2024, the optimistic outlook is attributed to increased government investments under the 13th Five-Year Plan, the Economic Stimulus Programme, the commissioning of new hydropower projects, and a robust recovery...

Students from various districts have gathered at Royal Thimphu College for the 7th STEM Camp. With a growing interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, the camp aims to inspire young minds. This year, the initiative takes a new approach by welcoming both boys and girls, promoting inclusivity and shared learning. The four-day camp is focused on exploration and innovation,...

While many youths from the region have moved to urban areas in search of better job opportunities, a few young people have chosen to stay back in Pema Gatshel. Among them is a group of youth dedicated to making Dung and Jaling, which have long been a primary source of income for the local community. 20-year-old Dupden Wangdi is from...

Gelephu Mindfulness City, GMC, has announced plans to adopt digital assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Binance Coin in its strategic reserves. According to a GMC social media post, the move makes the Special Administrative Region one of the first jurisdictions globally to officially hold digital assets as reserves. Strategic reserves refer to assets or resources set aside to ensure...