AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoGST Pressure on Prices: Parliament heard that GST savings still aren’t reaching consumers, as some everyday items stay costly and MPs flagged possible distributor/importer pricing power. Road Safety Watch: Nganglam–Panbang highway concerns were formally raised to Project DANTAK, with maintenance requested on the 0–55 km stretch while improvement works run to March 2028. Standards vs Trade: MoICE said new Bhutan Standards Bureau certification rules are meant to protect safety and quality across 15 regulated product categories—not to block business. Power Tariff Debate: MPs challenged the electricity tariff revision, arguing households and small users face higher living costs even as the government pushes a cost-reflective structure. Renewables Incentives: Finance Minister Lekey Dorji tabled a plan for renewable tax breaks up to 2040 to help chase a 25GW target. Bitcoin Sell-Off Continues: Bhutan’s state crypto reserve kept shrinking as more BTC was moved/sold, with fresh reporting pointing to a possible run-out timeline before September.
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