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Last update: 3 hours agoQuad Focus: Japan’s FM Toshimitsu Motegi called the Quad “vital” and flagged critical minerals cooperation for green energy and hi-tech ahead of the May 25 foreign ministers’ meet in India. Fuel Pressure: Bhutan’s Royal Audit Authority says fuel price support is overshooting and urges an immediate fiscal impact assessment, warning the “temporary” scheme is becoming a major reserve-draining commitment. Tourism Reality Check: A new look at Bhutan tourism warns against penny-wise, pound-foolish choices that could undercut long-term returns. Tourism Add-on: Lamperi Recreational Park near Dochula Pass just added a zip line, built via a public-private partnership, to deepen nature-based adventure offerings. Agrifood Deals: BATIF 2.0 wrapped with MoUs spanning aquaculture, wellness products, agarwood and feed—aiming to pull in global partners for higher-value farming. Policy Watch: In the National Assembly, MPs again pressed on the Cooperatives and Farmer Groups Bill’s ability to fix farmers’ market access, while Rural Life Insurance coverage is still awaiting NC approval.
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