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Bhutan recognises State of Palestine
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His Majesty the King has sent a message of felicitations and good wishes to the Chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organisation, Mr Yasser Arafat while extending Bhutan's recognition of he state of Palestine. on Druk His of locked content...
Việt Nam, Bhutan open new chapter in bilateral relations
Vietnam News Agency
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HÀ NỘI — President Lương Cường said the first official visit to Việt Nam by a Bhutanese head of state opened a new chapter in bilateral relations, coinciding with a historic moment as Việt Nam marks the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution...
Reliance Enterprises, Bhutan state firm set up 50:50 renewable energy JV
CNBC-TV18
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August 18, 2025
Anil Ambani's Reliance Power Limited on Monday (August 18) said that its associate company, Reliance Enterprises Private Limited (REPL), has incorporated a joint venture (JV) company named GDL–Reliance Solar Pte Ltd (GRSPL) in Bhutan. The JV,...
State President hosts welcome ceremony for King and Queen of Bhutan
Vietnam News Agency
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HÀ NỘI — State President Lương Cường and his spouse Nguyễn Thị Minh Nguyệt hosted a red-carpet welcome ceremony in Hà Nội on Tuesday for King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck of Bhutan, who are on a state...
The third world’s LDC conundrum
Daily Star
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August 28, 2025
The least developed countries (LDCs) have been struggling to graduate to developing nations for years. But at the same time, these countries fear losing preferential trade, exports, and employment. So, they hesitate and step back even after...
Vietnamese President hosts welcome ceremony for Bhutanese King
Vietnam Pictorial
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August 19, 2025
This is the first state visit to Vietnam by the King and Queen of Bhutan since the two countries established diplomatic relations in 2012, marking an important milestone in bilateral relations. State President Luong Cuong and King Jigme Khesar...
King’s state visit to Việt Nam: A historic milestone in Bhutan-Việt Nam relations
Vietnam News Agency
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Rinzin Wangchuk * The arrival of Their Majesties The King and Queen of Bhutan in Việt Nam on August 18 for a five-day State Visit marks more than a diplomatic occasion; it is a moment where two nations, vastly different in size, find common ground...
Stock in focus: Reliance Power arm, Bhutan firm launch renewable energy venture
Business Today
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August 19, 2025
Reliance Power Limited, under the leadership of Anil Ambani, announced the formation of a new joint venture with Green Digital Private Limited, a state-owned firm from Bhutan. The entity, named GDL–Reliance Solar Pte Ltd (GRSPL), was officially...
Commerce, industry min mulls further FDI regime easing, more tax benefits for startups: Official
ETCFO.com
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August 19, 2025
New Delhi, The commerce and industry ministry is working on a 100-day reform agenda, which may include proposals such as further liberalising the FDI regime, easing investments from neighbouring countries, and more tax benefits for startups, an...
8 stocks to watch today: Hind Zinc, Reliance Industries, Surya Roshni, Reliance Power, Mahindra Logistics, Travel Food Services, CWD, Kemistar Corp
The Hindu Business Line
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August 19, 2025
The board of Hindustan Zinc Ltd has approved a plan to set up a 10 million tonnes per annum tailings reprocessing plant with an investment of up to Rs 3,823 crore. The new unit, which is expected to be completed in 28 months, will be set up as...
Bhutanese films “I, the Song” and “Zampa” head to Osaka Asian Film Festival
Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS)
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August 14, 2025
Two Bhutanese films are set to compete at the Osaka Asian Film Festival in Japan, a key event in Asia’s cinema calendar. “I, the Song” and “Zampa” will represent Bhutan, marking another key milestone for the country’s growing film industry. “I,...
More Peaceful Nepal
The Rising Nepal
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Located on the lap of the Himalayas, Nepal has been the land of saints, sages and seers since time immemorial. It had been an ideal place for penance and spiritual enlightenment for Rishis (sages) – some of whom were the authors of the Vedas, the...
Bhutanese youth lead local actions for sustainable future
Kuensel
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Bhutanese youth are driving grassroots solutions in climate action, agriculture, and innovation while calling for greater inclusion in national policymaking. You must be logged in to make comments. Don't have an account yet? Register here
Bhutan enters digital era of land management with NSDI launch
Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS)
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August 14, 2025
Agencies and stakeholders will no longer have disputes over land use issues because of unreliable or non-standardised information. The country now has an online portal where everyone can access accurate, standardised maps and location data. The...
10X Roadmap to Drive Bhutan’s Economic Transformation
Bhutan Times
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default NGAWANG JAMPHEL Thimphu Druk Holding and Investments Ltd. (DHI), Bhutan’s sovereign investment arm, has launched the 10X DHI Group Roadmap, a long-term plan to increase the group’s economic contribution tenfold by 2035 on 14 August 2025....
btNOG strengthens ICT capacity with five-day training in Thimphu
Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS)
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August 18, 2025
To enhance the skills of government officials, private employees and students in network maintenance and building, the Bhutan Network Operators Group or btNOG is organising a five-day workshop, attended by over 90 participants in Thimphu. btNOG,...
Commerce & Industry Ministry mulling further FDI regime easing, more tax benefits for startups: Official
The Economic Times
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August 18, 2025
The commerce and industry ministry is working on a 100-day reforms agenda which may include proposals such as further liberalising FDI regime, easing investments from neighbouring countries, and more tax benefits for startups, an official said....
Bhutan aims to become a global education hub by 2035
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Bhutan is making concerted efforts to position itself as a premium destination for holistic and high-quality education by 2035, according to the Industrial Development Roadmap 2025. You must be logged in to make comments. Don't have an account...
First utility-scale solar project to address winter energy shortages
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The Salang Tendrel ceremony for the 120 megawatt-peak (MWp) Jamjee Solar Photovoltaic Project, Bhutan’s first and largest grid-connected utility-scale solar initiative, was held on August 16 at Maedwang gewog, Thimphu. You must be logged in to...
Bhutanese youth drive local action for SDGs on International Youth Day
Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS)
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August 12, 2025
More than 60 young leaders from across Bhutan gathered in Thimphu to celebrate International Youth Day today. This year’s theme, “Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond”, highlights the vital role youth play in advancing the country’s...