Business Licensing Push: Bhutan’s National Entrepreneurship Strategy 2026 aims to cut business licence approval time to within three working days, while boosting access to finance and market reach for startups and small firms. Gelephu Innovation & Waste-to-Value: Pelsups from the Pelsung programme pitched ideas for Gelephu Mindfulness City, including bamboo nursery and plantation plans to reduce imports and create rural income, plus app-based emergency alert concepts. Tourism Gateway Branding: Phuentshogling is set to get tourism branding and digital media tools under the Phuentshogling Thromde Enhancement Programme, including a dedicated visitor website to support local businesses and smoother arrivals. Agrifood Investment: Bhutan’s agrifood sector is set to receive a USD 97.69 million boost through the FAO Hand-in-Hand initiative, targeting food self-sufficiency and export opportunities for 27,000+ farming households. Hydropower & Energy Outlook: DGPC highlights Bhutan’s hydropower role in meeting domestic demand and exporting power to India, with plans to scale installed capacity to support rising energy needs. Craft & Natural Wool Dyeing: Training programmes aim to revive natural wool dyeing for yathra weaving by using locally sourced dyes, protecting livelihoods and traditional production in Bumthang. Digital Skills for Youth: A Tech-Novation Hackathon 2026 showcased youth-led digital solutions, building ICT skills through youth centres and tertiary institutions.