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The Ministry of Finance is targeting July 2025 for the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) though a final date has yet to be decided. The finance minister revealed this during the Meet the Press session. The GST was introduced as a reform to modernise and simplify Bhutan’s tax system, aiming to create a more streamlined process for...

Residents in the upper parts of Trashigang face a challenge when refuelling their vehicles, as there are no fuel stations in the region. People in Merak, Sakteng, Phongmey, Radhi, Shongphu, and Bidung Gewogs have to drive for hours to the nearest station in Pam which is quite inconvenient. Residents are hoping relevant officials will address this issue soon. The closest...

During Friday's Meet the Press session, the industry, commerce, and employment minister outlined a series of initiatives to support the growth of the country's private sector. In response to a question about boosting the stagnant private sector, he explained that the government is actively working to address key challenges, including access to finance, regulatory obstacles, and human resource shortages. Namgyal...

Cassava is widely used in Bhutan for making flour. In some places, it is a staple food source. In the past, farmers only cultivated for personal consumption. However, some villages in Pema Gatshel are expanding cassava cultivation for flour production. They even sell it to piggery farms as feed. Goishing-Ridzommo Chiwog has embraced the shift, and cassava has become a...