AGP Executive Report
Last update: 21 minutes agoEU Energy Connectivity: The EU launched a €5 million, four-year Energy Connectivity in South Asia (ECSA) project in Kathmandu, covering Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal and Sri Lanka, to boost cross-border power trade, renewable integration and energy security. Student Support: Bhutan’s Royal University of Bhutan has proposed raising monthly college stipends from Nu 2,500 to up to Nu 6,500 to match rising living costs, as inflation hit 7.72% in May. Drug Controls: Bhutan Food and Drug Authority tightened rules on Tapentadol and Nitrous Oxide after rising misuse, placing them under stricter schedules with penalties for illegal possession and trafficking. Local Trade Disruption: Tsirang’s Sunday vegetable market in Damphu is still operating in darkness, with vendors using phone torches due to lack of market lighting. Solar Expansion Finance: ADB approved a USD 160 million loan for Bhutan’s Solar Farm Expansion Project, targeting at least 310 MW of new solar capacity and grid upgrades via a private-majority PPP model. AI Compute Deal: Gelephu Mindfulness City Authority signed an LOI with Canada-based SATO Technologies for a hydro-powered AI data-centre campus reserving 100 MW (starting with 5 MW, expandable to 500 MW). Fuel Policy Noise: India’s oil ministry and officials denied claims that Bhutan rejected E20 petrol, while Bhutan-related reporting continues to spark debate.
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