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MoICE sets target to generate 65,000 new industrial jobs by 2035
The Bhutanese
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August 23, 2025
The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Employment (MoICE) has set a national target of generating 65,000 new industrial jobs by 2035. The target falls under the Industrial Development Ecosystem, which outlines seven expected outcomes with...
4 apps you should use instead of Google Tasks
Android Authority
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August 27, 2025
Andy Walker / Android Authority Google Tasks is, without a doubt, one of the company’s worst apps. While its barebones nature might appeal to some, its lack of basic features — like natural language processing — makes it feel well behind the times...
Dharma Realm Buddhist University Hosts Talk on Regenerative Agriculture in Ukiah
Redheaded Blackbelt - California
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August 22, 2025
Press release from Dharma Realm Buddhist University: Dharma Realm Buddhist University (DRBU) will host an evening presentation on regenerative agriculture titled “An Agri-culture for Regenerating Our Earth, Community, and Self” on Monday, August...
Government of Bhutan to Host Landmark Global Peace Prayer Festival in November
Buddhistdoor Global
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The Great Buddha Dordenma statue at Kuenselphodrang, overlooking Thimphu. From wikipeda.org The government of the Kingdom of Bhutan has announced that it will host a Global Peace Prayer Festival in the capital Thimphu from 4–17 November, with...
When patriarchy rules, gender equality is a far cry
The Pioneer
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Just days after the shocking death of a woman in Greater Noida allegedly set ablaze by her husband over dowry dispute, comes the news of a lecturer from Jodhpur succumbing to her burn injuries after she took her own life for similar reasons. She...
Việt Nam and Bhutan issue joint press release following Bhutanese King and Queen’s visit
Vietnam News Agency
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HÀ NỘI — King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck of Bhutan have just wrapped up the state visit to Việt Nam from August 18 to 22. The following is the full text of the joint press release between the two countries: “1....
Joint press release between Vietnam and Bhutan
VietnamPlus
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August 22, 2025
Hanoi (VNA) – King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck of Bhutan have just wrapped up the state visit to Vietnam from August 18 to 22. The following is the full text of the joint press release between the two countries:...
Bhutanese King's visit creates opportunity to deepen multifaceted cooperation: Party chief
VietnamPlus
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August 19, 2025
Hanoi (VNA) – General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam hosted a reception in Hanoi on August 19 for Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck who is paying a state visit to Vietnam. At the reception, General...
Bhutanese King's visit creates opportunity to deepen bilateral multifaceted cooperation: Party chief
Vietnam News Agency
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HÀ NỘI – General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam Central Committee Tô Lâm hosted a reception in Hà Nội on Tuesday for Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck who is paying a state visit to Việt Nam. At the reception, General...
"With IHG tie-up, we want to uplift Chitwan and Pokhara to Bhutan, Phuket or Bali standard"
ETHospitalityWorld.com
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August 22, 2025
Pranay Panday, executive director, Shangrila Hospitality Group.“More than building 4 high-end hotels, we are actually building destinations. We want to lead and grow the brand Nepal,” said Pranay Panday, a third generation hotelier and part of...
Bhutan to import 5,000MT fertilisers annually from India
Kuensel
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In a move to curb illegal imports and ensure timely access to agricultural inputs, the National Seed Centre, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MoAL) signed an agreement with Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizer Corporation Limited (BVFCL) yesterday...
Reimagining Connectivity in Northeast India: Linking Lands, Empowering People
Observer Research Foundation
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This commentary is part of the ongoing U.S. Strategic Framework for the Indo-Pacific: North Eastern Dialogue. Connectivity in Northeast India is the backbone of regional transformation, empowering the local communities economically and helping in...
‘Preserving traditional wisdom’: Dharma Realm Buddhist University hosts presentation on regenerative agriculture
Ukiah Daily Journal - California
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August 20, 2025
Farmer-elders often continue the simple practices and traditions handed down to them by their forefathers – ways of caring for the land that in today’s quest for replicable crop yields and shelf-stable products has placed the emphasis on the...
Bhutan Launches Industrial Development Roadmap to Drive Green, Inclusive Economic Growth
Bhutan Times
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TIL BDR GHALLEY Thimphu The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE) has officially launched the Industrial Development Roadmap (IDR) 2025, a national initiative designed to redefine Bhutan’s approach to industrialization. Grounded in...
Bhutan Unveils Tourism Roadmap 2025 to Drive Sustainable and Inclusive Growth
Bhutan Times
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DAWA ZANGMO Thimphu Bhutan has announced its Tourism Roadmap 2025, a comprehensive national strategy that seeks to transform the tourism sector into a central pillar of economic development, cultural preservation, and community empowerment. The...
Bhutan steps beyond sustainability and launches regenerative tourism
Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS)
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August 18, 2025
Bhutan has taken a new step in tourism with the launch of regenerative tourism. Unlike traditional tourism models, which mainly focus on reducing harm, regenerative tourism goes a step further. It works to restore nature, strengthen communities,...
EaseMyTrip Co-Presents the Star-Studded Bhutani Filmfare Awards Punjabi 2025
Equity Bulls
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EaseMyTrip, one of India's leading online travel-tech platforms, is all set to make its presence felt on one of the most celebrated stages of Punjabi cinema as the co-presenter of the Filmfare Awards Punjabi 2025, powered by Bhutani Group. The...
Bhutanese King, Queen start state visit to Việt Nam
Vietnam News Agency
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HÀ NỘI — King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck of Bhutan arrived in Hà Nội on Monday, beginning their five-day state visit to Việt Nam, at the invitation of State President Lương Cường and his spouse. Welcoming the...
Bhutan moves 800 BTC to new wallets, possibly for Binance deposit
Crypto Briefing
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August 18, 2025
Key Takeaways Bhutan moved 800 BTC to two new wallets, possibly in preparation for a centralized exchange deposit. The entity still retains over 9,900 BTC, making Bhutan the sixth-largest government holder of Bitcoin. Share this article The Royal...
Bhutanese King’s Việt Nam visit expected to deepen bilateral ties: ambassador
Vietnam News
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August 18, 2025
NEW DELHI — Vietnamese Ambassador to India, Nepal and Bhutan Nguyễn Thanh Hải has highlighted the state visit to Việt Nam by King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema from August 18-22, the first by a Bhutanese monarch since the...