AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAgriculture: Durungri’s pineapple group supplied nearly 79 tonnes this summer, up from 13 tonnes in 2022. Farmers earn up to Nu 250,000 a year, with Bhutan Agro providing a regular market. Trade: Bhutan–Bangladesh trade reached US$85 million in 2025, up from about US$70 million in 2023. Officials are working to cut customs delays and improve transport links. Tourism: Phuentsholing’s peak-season rush has pushed some guide fees to Nu 4,000–6,000 a day. Guides say better advance bookings and agency coordination could ease the problem. Investment and finance: Gelephu’s new central bank has authority to hold crypto in its reserves, as Bhutan explores managing digital assets through the special administrative region. Business costs: Annual inflation hit 5.58% in September, with non-food prices rising 6.34% and adding pressure on household spending.
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