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Coinciding with His Majesty The King’s 45th birthday, the government launched Bhutan’s 21st Century Economic Roadmap – a 10X National Economic Vision in Thimphu on 21st February. The Minister for Industry, Commerce, and Employment said the roadmap lays the foundation for a resilient, inclusive, and sustainable economy, aligning with Bhutan’s values and aspirations. Bhutan’s 21st Century Economic Roadmap – A...

The Consumer and Competition Affairs Authority in collaboration with the Regional Office of Industry, Commerce, and Employment has fined several LPG retail outlets and home delivery agents in Thimphu for supplying and distributing underweight LPG cylinders. Following a tip-off, the agencies conducted random inspections and found that these businesses were selling underweight cylinders. Two retail outlets and two delivery agents...

Despite being unauthorised, several weight loss products are still being sold in the country. The use of social media platforms for marketing these products is making it challenging for the Bhutan Food and Drug Authority to monitor. Although there is no official record, the authority has seized weight loss products and imposed fines on a few individuals selling such products....

Although Bhutan's overall Corruption Perceptions Index improved significantly last year, the report highlights that there is not much improvement in tackling corruption in the public sector. This means Bhutan’s anti-corruption efforts have not yielded noticeable progress, as unethical practices among legislators, misuse of power by executives, and corruption within the public sector still remain prevalent. Bhutan's Corruption Perceptions Index is...