Digital Finance in Gelephu: BTSE Bhutan received a Financial Services License from the Gelephu Financial Services Office, enabling regulated virtual-asset trading (spot BTC/USDT and ETH/USDT first) and institutional custody, with onboarding starting soon. Public Health & One Health: WHO validated Bhutan’s elimination of dog-transmitted human rabies as a public health problem, with zero deaths since June 2023, ahead of World Rabies Day. Aviation & Connectivity Spotlight: India’s LGBI Airport in Guwahati highlighted its “Bamboo Orchids” integrated terminal and sustainability-focused design after being named among the world’s most beautiful airports. Energy & Climate Resilience Diplomacy: Bhutan and EU parliamentarians discussed climate, energy and development, while regional leaders push Himalayan resilience and adaptation finance after major floods. ICT Industry Bottleneck: A report flags a gap between Bhutan’s ICT policy ambitions and on-the-ground implementation, leaving the domestic tech ecosystem stagnant. Food Supply Pressure: Bhutan’s agriculture report notes thousands of tonnes of crops lost to climate impacts, pests, and human-wildlife conflict, even as production rises. Tourism & Local Economy: Bhutan’s Black Mountain festival (Oct 2–4) will expand along the Trongsa highway corridor, featuring local produce, CSI products, crafts and community experiences. Business Growth Goal: Government targets at least two home-grown enterprises reaching USD 50M+ valuation by 2030, but points to finance and scaling constraints.