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Rice production in the country has been on the decline due to high labour demands, low financial returns, and market challenges. Many farmers struggle to sell their harvest at competitive prices, leading to financial losses and reduced interest in cultivation. In a bid to revive declining rice production, the Farm Machinery Corporation Limited will be making all 20 rice varieties...

The Consumer and Competition Affairs Authority in collaboration with the Regional Office of Industry, Commerce, and Employment has fined several LPG retail outlets and home delivery agents in Thimphu for supplying and distributing underweight LPG cylinders. Following a tip-off, the agencies conducted random inspections and found that these businesses were selling underweight cylinders. Two retail outlets and two delivery agents...

Phuentshogling town is getting a major facelift. The core town is undergoing redevelopment, with the thromde transforming the Zangdopelri area to enhance both aesthetics and visitor experience. The redevelopment is aimed at making the area up to the pedestrian terminal accessible only to pedestrians, gradually. The redevelopment is being carried out as part of the overall development of urban design...

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) companies in Bhutan are grappling with a growing shortage of skilled labour. The Industry Census of Bhutan 2024, which was recently launched, reveals that around one-third of FDI companies in the country report a labour gap as their biggest challenge, surpassing issues like access to markets, raw materials, and finance. FDI refers to investments made by...