Food Systems & GNH: Bhutan hosted the first Global Conscious Food Systems Summit in Paro (31 Aug–4 Sep), drawing nearly 400 participants from 60+ countries to rethink food security through values, culture and wellbeing—not just production and markets. Public Health & One Health: WHO validated Bhutan’s elimination of dog-transmitted rabies as a public health problem, with the last death recorded in June 2023, highlighting Bhutan’s coordinated healthcare–veterinary–community model. Regulation Digitisation: BQPCA launched an integrated digital regulatory system (from Sep 2) connecting services for health, higher education quality and engineering professionals, aiming for faster, more transparent qualification recognition. Consumer Protection: CCAA reported 41 consumer complaints in August, with the biggest share tied to unethical trade practices and a cluster of pending disputes involving STCBL and Toyota imports. Telecom for Industry & Households: Bhutan Telecom cut BT Fiber tariffs from Sep 1, lowering monthly rates across most speeds to make fixed broadband more affordable. Housing Pressure: NHDCL says 2,170+ households remain on its affordable housing waiting list, with demand concentrated in Thimphu, Phuentsholing and Samdrup Jongkhar. Hydropower Construction: Wangchhu Hydroelectric Project moved into a major construction phase with the first blast for its diversion tunnel, starting underground excavation ahead of main civil works. Energy Policy Leadership: Bhutan’s new Energy Minister outlined priorities for managing national energy and natural resources, focusing on removing bottlenecks and listening to stakeholders.