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Some good news for Bhutanese seeking stable employment abroad. Singapore is set to become a new destination for work, as it has included Bhutan in its list of Non-Traditional Source countries for hiring foreign workers. Effective from the first of June this year, the move allows Bhutanese to apply for work permits in manufacturing and service industries. This is expected...

As the film industry plays an important role in shaping language and cultural values, a comprehensive workshop is underway for proper usage of Dzongkha terms and Driglam Namzha. The initiative aims to refine language skills and etiquette among filmmakers. The training is being funded through the Economic Stimulus Programme. One of the trainers, Kinley Tshering said that the proper usage...

Last year, the country’s orange exports surged to nearly 20,000 metric tonnes, generating over Nu 760 M. This is an increase of more than 30 per cent compared to 2023. However, exporters faced challenges such as shortages of wooden boxes and double toll payments in India. According to Bhutan Trade Statistics, oranges were the country’s second most exported agricultural commodity....

The country is still facing a shortage of over 1,100 teachers across schools nationwide. The education minister revealed this on BBS yesterday. In a bid to address this, the ministry recently announced a temporary measure of hiring resigned teachers. For the long-term, the ministry and the RCSC are working towards establishing the National Teaching Service which will give the ministry...