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The Department of Labour launched the Community for Skilled Workers (C4SW), a new initiative on 22nd February. It is aimed at enhancing Bhutan's workforce and supporting economic growth. The initiative is expected to increase employment opportunities, promote service excellence, and improve service accessibility in the country. The industry, commerce, and employment minister attended the launch alongside ministry officials and members...

Ambassador of Bhutan to India V. Namgyel highlighted how India’s Act East Policy, along with key infrastructure initiatives like the India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway, inland waterways, and enhanced air connectivity, is unlocking new economic opportunities for Bhutan. He said this at the “Advantage Assam 2.0 - Investment and Infrastructure Summit 2025” which concluded yesterday. He added that Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City...

In Samdrup Jongkhar, farmers of Shokshi Chiwog rely primarily on livestock rearing. They produce over 300 litres of milk daily. In addition to raising cattle, they cultivate cash crops and vegetables. However, the lack of proper road connectivity has made transporting their produce to the market a challenge. Shokshi Chiwog is divided into two areas, the settlement is located in...

While the country has gender-neutral policies, barriers to women leadership persist due to weak enforcement of the laws and limited awareness of gender equality. This was highlighted in a report by the United Nations’ Department of Economic and Social Affairs, which reflects on women’s presence and leadership in public institutions in Bhutan, Laos, Mauritius and Senegal. The report found that...