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Transmission highways: Powering India’s energy transition
ETEnergyworld.com
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June 24, 2025
India’s electricity transmission network is the unsung hero of its green energy transition. Partnering solar parks and wind farms, it is the growing network of transmission lines built to evacuate this green electricity that ensures power flows...
Bhutan Launches ‘Bhutan for Wellbeing’ Initiative to Cement Its Place as Global Mindfulness Destination
Daily Bhutan
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Bhutan launches its 'Bhutan for Wellbeing' tourism initiative in Haa, blending traditional practices and modern mindfulness to position the kingdom as a global hub for wellness travel. Over a peaceful weekend on 14th and 15th June, the inaugural...
Bhutan PSMO 2040 identifies 155 hydropower sites
Business Bhutan
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June 16, 2025
As per the Budget Report 2025-2026, the Bhutan Power System Master Plan (PSMP) 2040 has identified a total of 155 potential hydropower sites across the country, offering an estimated hydropower potential of 37 GW and a corresponding design energy...
World Bank applauds Bhutan’s green commitment, urges economic diversification
Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS)
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June 24, 2025
The World Bank’s latest “Country Climate and Development Report for Bhutan” lauded the country’s environmental preservation efforts. However, it pointed out room for improvement in areas such as economic diversification and building...
UNCTAD Identifies 7 Key Priorities for Digital Investment — A Strategic Opportunity for Bhutan
Business Bhutan
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June 23, 2025
UNCTAD commits support for advancing multilateral dialogue on governance for investment in the digital economy and assist with technical training, university–industry links, regional innovation hubs and digital incubators. The rapid advancement of...
Retaining Educated Youth in Bhutan’s Dairy Sector: A Rural Revival in Progress
Business Bhutan
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June 23, 2025
In an effort to curb rural-urban migration and tap into the potential of young, educated individuals, Bhutan’s dairy cooperatives are taking strategic steps to create meaningful employment opportunities for youth within local communities. Leading...
B.Grimm enters historic hydro power venture with Bhutan
Bangkok Post
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June 23, 2025
PUBLISHED : 23 Jun 2025 at 08:19 B.Grimm Power Plc has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Druk Green Power Corporation Limited (DGPC), marking a significant step in developing a hydropower project in Bhutan. The agreement positions...
Venture Capital and Private Equity For Bhutan’s Digital Economy
Business Bhutan
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June 23, 2025
According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) World Investment Report 2025, “Venture capital and private equity funds are emerging as key players in the digital economy.” This trend is reshaping how digital...
Climate-resilient seedlings to help revive Bhutan’s declining orange production
Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS)
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June 22, 2025
Can climate-resilient seedlings help combat citrus greening and revive Bhutan’s declining orange production? The agriculture and livestock minister said that it is one of the solutions introduced to address the issue. This was highlighted during...
Women-friendly power tillers support farmers in eastern Bhutan
Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS)
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June 22, 2025
In rural areas where farmers rely on agriculture for their livelihood, having access to machines such as power tillers is essential. In Monggar and Lhuentse, the agriculture and livestock ministry, with support from the Commercial Agriculture and...
BYD launches SHARK 6 pickup model in Bhutan
Gasgoo
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June 20, 2025
Shanghai (Gasgoo)- On June 11 local time, BYD officially launched its plug-in hybrid pickup truck—the BYD SHARK 6—in Thimphu, the capital of Bhutan, according to a press release from BYD. Photo credit: BYD As the first vehicle of its kind in the...
Uma Wang Men’s Spring 2026: Big on Bhutan
WWD - New York
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June 21, 2025
Designer Uma Wang spent eight days in Bhutan last summer and was bowled over by how stylish men looked in their traditional robes, known as a gho, and striped fabrics galore. She also noticed they never carry bags, tucking their phones and other...
Organic sales outlet opens in Thimphu
Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS)
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June 20, 2025
Bhutan takes a step forward in its organic agriculture journey with the opening of a new Organic Sales Outlet at Kaja Throm in Thimphu. The initiative took years in the making through efforts from the 11th and 12th Five-Year Plans. This marks a...
RSF report does not fully reflect Bhutan’s media reality: MoICE Minister
The Bhutanese
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June 21, 2025
During the recent Parliamentary session, Maenbi-Tshenkhar MP, Tempa Dorji, raised a question to the Minister of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Employment (MoICE) regarding Bhutan’s ranking in the 2025 World Press Freedom Index released by...
Siemens Energy India makes market debut; to invest ₹460 cr in Kalwa facility
ETEnergyworld.com
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June 19, 2025
New Delhi: Siemens Energy India Limited (SEIL), the energy arm of Siemens Limited, was listed on the BSE and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) on Thursday, completing the separation and listing of the company. Siemens AG and its subsidiaries hold...
Made in Bhutan Exhibition and Watermelon Festival kick off in Thimphu
Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS)
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June 20, 2025
To promote locally made products and celebrate Bhutanese agriculture, the 4th Made in Bhutan Exhibition and the 2nd Watermelon Festival are underway in Thimphu, starting today. The number of participants has sharply risen, with around 40...
Food accounts for 40.5% of household spending in Bhutan
Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS)
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June 20, 2025
On average, a Bhutanese spends more than Nu 7,000 monthly just for food and more than Nu 10,000 on non-food expenditure. According to the Household Consumption and Expenditure Survey 2025, as the income increases, the wealthier families tend to...
Net zero needs green corridors, local tech, and R&D push, says top govt and industry leaders
ETEnergyworld.com
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June 18, 2025
New Delhi: India must scale up its nuclear energy capacity to 100 GW by 2047 to stay on track with its net zero targets, former power secretary Alok Kumar said at the ET India Net Zero Forum 2025. He flagged a mismatch between solar power...
WA at 3m people: Beyond the mining hub identity
Azzet
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June 19, 2025
Western Australia, with a nation-topping population growth rate of 2.4%, has hit a milestone of three million residents. Could the increases be part of fundamental shifts that position Australia's largest state as an economic and regional power...
Siemens Energy’s Demerged India Unit In Stock Exchange Debut, Falls 5%
Forbes
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The Siemens Energy logo on flags at a branch of the company in the Neuperlach district of Munich, ... More Germany (Photo: Matthias Balk)dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images Siemens Energy’s demerged Indian unit - Siemens Energy India Limited or...