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Bhutan saw a surge in tourism in the fourth quarter of last year, with over 49,000 visitors. This was a significant increase of more than 145 per cent from the third quarter when 20,000 tourists visited the country. As a result, revenue from the Sustainable Development Fee increased by over 155 per cent in the fourth quarter. This is according...

Bhutan’s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) score increased by four places, from 68 in 2023 to 72 last year. This improvement has moved Bhutan to the 18th position globally out of 180 countries and territories, a jump from 26th in 2023. In the Asia-Pacific region, Bhutan has achieved a milestone by securing the fifth position after a decade of stagnation at...

In Phuentshogling, for the first time in their lives, a group of people living with disabilities and women in difficult circumstances are stepping into a world of opportunity. Through a special support programme made possible by RENEW, Phuentsholing Thromde and the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment, they are beginning their paid internships. 25-year-old Tandin Tshedup Dorji, who is both...

Bhutan saw a surge in overseas employment in the 2023-2024 fiscal year, with tourism and hospitality emerging as the leading employer. Women made up the majority with over 1,000 placements, reflecting a growing trend of women seeking jobs abroad. This is according to the Department of Employment and Entrepreneurship’s annual report. The growing demand for Bhutanese workers in the service...