AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoBhutan-EU Cooperation: Bhutan and European Parliamentarians met in Bhutan to discuss climate resilience, renewable energy, education and digital transformation, with Bhutan pushing for more adaptation finance and resilient infrastructure. Trade & Logistics Upgrade: Bhutan’s Mega Dry Port in Pasakha is completed and ready for operations, aiming to centralize customs, revenue, BFDA, police and clearing agents, cut congestion at Phuentshogling and handle up to 100 truckloads a day with warehouses, container yards and cold storage. Digital Payments for Business: UPI is now accepted in 11 countries including Bhutan, as India prepares a new merchant MDR from Oct 15, raising questions on how charges may apply to overseas markets. Entrepreneurship Push: Government targets at least two home-grown enterprises reaching USD 50M valuation by 2030 under the National Entrepreneurship Strategy 2026, but finance and scaling constraints remain key hurdles. Food Supply Pressure: Bhutan’s agriculture report flags thousands of tonnes of paddy, fruits and vegetables lost to climate impacts, pests, diseases and human-wildlife conflict, underlining the need to protect crops after production. Public Procurement Call: Bhutan Broadcasting Service Corporation re-invites quotations for shelters, towers, fencing and earthling, AC and ventilation installation/testing/commissioning.
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