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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...

Tomorrow, 20 of Bhutan's top athletes from the 20 districts will compete in the second selection round of this year's Druk Gi Nyagoe Drendhur, the country's premier strongman competition, in Thimphu. Chosen from across the country, the competitors have undergone intensive training and medical support to ensure they perform at their best. Only 10 will progress to the next stage,...

Vegetables are a key source of income for farmers. But in most places, farmers lack a proper market to sell their produce. Similarly, farmers residing near Nganglam town in Pema Gatshel have been selling their goods in open spaces. Now, with the completion of a newly constructed two-story building, they no longer have to endure the heat and dust to...

The Economic Stimulus Plan’s Nu 3.3bn Window I concessional loans can now be accessed only through the Bhutan Development Bank. This means other banks will not be involved in the ESP Window I Concessional loan programme henceforth. According to the ESP Secretariat, this is to expedite the loan assessment and disbursement process as other participating financial institutions do not have...