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Information and Communication Technology, ICT exams for Class 12 will be reinstated starting next year. The education minister announced this during the Meet the Press session on Friday. ICT exams were initially removed from both Classes 10 and 12 board exams in 2020. This was done to encourage students to learn the subject without the pressure of examinations. While ICT...

The service sector is a driving force in Bhutan’s economy, making up a significant portion of business activity in the country. The sector which focuses on delivering services rather than goods, accounts for more than 50 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product. However, the Industry Census of Bhutan 2024 reveals that service-oriented businesses are struggling, with market access, financial...

ORO Bank is working on expanding its services to some additional countries and developing solutions for individuals in regions where the service is currently unavailable. According to the Bank, this is due to the increasing number of interests shown by Bhutanese living abroad in investing in Gelephu Mindfulness City. The bank’s services are currently available to customers in 46 countries...

The Milk Processing Units in Pema Gatshel’s Nanong Gewog have been benefiting dairy farmers, but delivering milk to the unit used to be a challenge. Some members had to walk for hours to deliver their milk. However, with the arrival of milk collection vans this year, supplying milk has become all the easier. A van honks as an employee from...