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After much anticipation, mobile data charges will finally become cheaper by 50 per cent starting July this year. According to the GovTech Agency, the reduction will apply exclusively to Bhutan Telecom’s mobile data packages, particularly the most commonly used prepaid plans priced between Nu 99 and 499. However, this reduction will not extend to other services such as home broadband...

The European Union announced plans to host a business forum for Bhutan in Belgium's capital, Brussels, later this year. This comes after the EU identified renewable energy and cultural sectors as key areas of investment potential in Bhutan.  The delegates said the forum will aim to connect European investors with local businesses and strengthen Bhutan's private sector. A European Union...

For generations, the people of Merak in Trashigang have relied heavily on firewood for cooking and keeping warm during the harsh winters. But since the village was electrified in late 2011, firewood consumption has seen a steady decline. Today, many households use electrical appliances and gas cylinders for their daily needs.  According to records maintained by the Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary...

In Mendrelgang Gewog of Tsirang, farmers may soon stop worrying about losing their crops to wild animals. A 7.5-kilometre chain-link fence is under construction, aiming to protect farmlands and improve agricultural output. The project, spearheaded by the Tsirang District Administration, is expected to be completed by June. The chain-link fence will benefit around 200 households covering 400 acres of farmland...