Hydropower Resilience: Bhutan’s Energy ministry says new hydropower designs now bake in flash-flood and GLOF risks from planning through monitoring, including Probable Maximum Flood handling and glacial lake outburst assessments in project reports. Disaster Preparedness Funding: The Green Climate Fund has approved USD 22m to upgrade Bhutan’s flood early-warning systems across major river basins, with modernised communications and stronger evacuation lead times for vulnerable communities. Agri-Industry Push: Bhutanese farmers are scaling high-altitude hazelnuts as a high-value crop, using mountain-suited production to move beyond subsistence farming and support rural incomes. Jobs & Industrial Scaling: MoICE targets 65,000 industrial jobs by 2035, banking on scaling 10 priority sectors and turning approved projects into operating businesses. Tourism Policy Watch: MoICE will submit recommendations next week on whether to extend the 50% concession on the USD 100 Sustainable Development Fee, a key lever for visitor flows and local business activity. Infrastructure & Land Acquisition: The Gelephu–Tareythang Road and Bridges Project will acquire about 4,670 decimals affecting 223 land plots and 69 structures, with compensation still being finalised. Private Sector Role: The government is urging businesses to take more responsibility—invest, innovate, and compete—while reforms focus on simplifying regulations. Regional Cooperation: Bhutan is part of South Asia’s push for coordinated action against illegal wildlife trade, including intelligence sharing and stronger prosecution. Market Pulse: Bhutan’s stock market saw mixed movement, with manufacturing leading sector performance.