AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoIndustrial Supply: Bhutanese ferroalloy producers face raw-material shortages and rising costs after West Bengal restricted low-ash metallurgical coke shipments at India–Bhutan transit checkpoints. Trade Links: Bhutan and India are exploring the Brahmaputra and Jogighopa terminal as routes for Bhutanese cargo, including industrial goods, to reach wider markets; commercial viability is still being assessed. Business and Waste: Thimphu venture Yoering-Ma has diverted 35 tonnes of food waste from landfills in nine months, turning it into compost for agriculture. Industry and Health: More than 100 manufacturing representatives joined a lead-prevention programme after a national survey found unsafe blood-lead levels in 76% of young children. Resources: Timber supply rose 36.8% in 2025, while several mineral reserves continued to decline, highlighting competing trends in resources used by construction and industry.
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