BHUTAN TODAY The New Perspective

Tashi DhendupThimphu In a nation so deeply committed to the well being of all, the rise of social media presents both promise and peril. In Bhutan today, over 90 percent of citizens spend on average nearly three hours daily on platforms like Facebook, TikTok and Instagram. Connectivity has expanded rapidly, yet so have risks- ranging from cyberbullying and scams to communal …

As Bhutan continues to navigate its path out of the economic shadows cast by COVID-19, the renewed focus on the hotel industry through targeted interest subsidies and restructuring measures is a step in the right direction. It acknowledges that certain sectors- particularly those central to tourism and employment- require tailored support to regain momentum. However, focusing narrowly on one sector …

𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎 𝒍𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒄𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒐 𝒉𝒊𝒈𝒉-𝒗𝒂𝒍𝒖𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒖𝒎 𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒌𝒆𝒕𝒔 By Kinzang LhamoBerti, a community in Trong gewog, Zhemgang, is emerging as a promising model for sustainable rural enterprise through the efforts of its Community-based Capture Fishery Management Group (CCFMG). Supported by the Zhemgang Dzongkhag and the National Research and Development Centre for Riverine and Lake Fisheries (NRDCR&LF) in Haa …

By Yeshey DolmaBhutan is celebrated worldwide for its climate leadership. As a carbon-negative nation rich in biodiversity and guided by the philosophy of Gross National Happiness, it is often held up as a model for sustainable development. Yet beneath this international acclaim lies an urgent question: how safe are children in Bhutan from the growing threats of climate change? The …

…𝒈𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑹𝑴𝑨 𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒆𝒅 4 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒄𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒔𝒖𝒃𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒚 𝒂𝒔 𝒉𝒐𝒕𝒆𝒍 𝒔𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒐𝒓 𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒊𝒕𝒔 𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒓𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒇 By Kezang Choden Following repeated appeals from the hotel industry, the government is considering targeted financial support through the Economic Stimulus Program (ESP). The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE), in consultation with the Royal Monetary Authority (RMA), is currently assessing the feasibility of offering …