Solar for schools: Bhutan’s Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources has floated a tender for three grid-tied rooftop solar PV systems at schools, covering engineering, supply, installation, testing and remote monitoring, with bids due Aug 24 and work expected to finish in eight months. Trade logistics for industry: A dedicated Budhini Immigration Facilitation Office in Samtse has opened to speed up immigration clearance for industrial trucks serving the Norbugang Industrial Park, aiming to cut border delays and keep production moving. Timber sector shift: Bhutan is expanding private sector participation in timber harvesting and wood processing to boost domestic supply and stimulate investment in value-added manufacturing. Carbon markets readiness: The Global Carbon Council and Bhutan’s Department of Environment and Climate Change signed an MoU to build capacity for international carbon markets, including governance, methodologies, project development and digital registry support. Plastic recycling stalled: A Phuentshogling recycling project remains idle months after machines were installed, awaiting approval from Druk Holding and Investments. Investment pipeline push: MoICE has asked all 20 dzongkhags to submit investment-ready projects for the next Invest Bhutan Summit (Jan 11–12, 2027). Assam dairy export to Bhutan: Assam’s Purabi ice cream made its first international shipment to Bhutan—5,627 litres—flagged off by Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, with APEDA facilitating export documentation and compliance.