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Foreign ministry advises illegal Bhutanese immigrants in US to return
In a notification issued yesterday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade (MoFAET) urged undocumented Bhutanese nationals in the United States (US) to voluntarily return home following revelations that the US government may impose...

Bhutan celebrates first World Volleyball Day with launch of 2025 School Volley Cup
The Bhutan Volleyball Federation today joined the global volleyball community in celebrating the inaugural World Volleyball Day at the Changlimithang Volleyball Arena in Thimphu. To mark the occasion, the federation launched the 2025 School Volley...

Eight Must-See Movies at New York Asian Film Festival and Japan Cuts 2025
For the second consecutive year, the two best Asian film festivals in America are inexplicably happening in the same city at the same time. Back in the day, and for more than a decade, the New York Asian Film Festival took place just before Japan...
Bhutan Grows, But Who Stays to Build It?
PM Raises Concern in State of the Nation Report TIL BDR GHALLEY Thimphu Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, presenting the Second Annual State of the Nation Report to the Joint Sitting of Parliament on 03 July, highlighted Bhutan’s accelerating...
Bhutan’s Consumer Programs Need Rethinking
DAWA ZANGMO Thimphu comprehensive new study has shed light on the effectiveness of Bhutan’s consumer advocacy programs, revealing significant strides in educating students on consumer rights and responsibilities, while also highlighting persistent...

Bhutan’s economy at risk without urgent climate action: World Bank report
Bhutan could face severe economic losses by mid-century if it fails to adapt to a warming, drying climate, according to a new World Bank report launched yesterday. growth. will lose to locked content agriculture, Rice resilience to locked...

Bhutan prepares for aging society
Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay acknowledged Bhutan’s rapidly aging population as a sign of progress while warning of potential challenges if current demographic trends continue at the National Assembly yesterday. for economy a 72 locked content...

“Bhutan Believe” film wins Silver Award at US International Awards
Bhutan’s national brand film “Bhutan Believe” has won the silver award at the 2025 US International Awards in the category for best video for tourism country promotion on June 25. culture, will the of locked content stunning dance future, it’s...

Bhutan feels the heat as Asia’s climate crisis escalates
Asia is heating up at nearly twice the global average, and the consequences are mounting, from record-breaking floods and heatwaves to accelerating glacier loss and rising sea levels. for Ema Datshi on August locked content the GNH Lhakhang by...

Their Majesties visit The King’s Tour Artists exhibition as Buckingham Palace opens for the summer
More than 70 works of art from His Majesty The King’s private collection, many of which have never been on public display, will go on show from tomorrow (Thursday, 10 July) in the special exhibition The King’s Tour Artists, as the State Rooms at...

Young filmmakers rise through ‘Art for People’
In a quiet yet powerful culmination, 35 young Bhutanese creatives came together to screen their short films at the closing event of “Art for People” programme, a two-week filmmaking course. intensity Gross National Happiness WangdiIn in locked...

MP raises alarm over Bhutan’s sharp decline in global press freedom ranking
During the National Assembly’s Question Hour yesterday, Menbi-Tshenkhar Member of Parliament Tempa Dorji expressed grave concern over the state of press freedom in Bhutan, following the country’s dramatic fall in the 2025 World Press Freedom...

Living with wildlife: Bhutan tries new path to coexistence
At daybreak in Berti village, 65-year-old Wangpo walks the perimeter of his maize field, searching for signs of fresh damage. The evidence is unmistakable—flattened stalks and circular impressions pressed into the damp soil. part Bumthang the done...
Bhutan Accelerates Crypto Adoption to Drive Economic Diversification and Digital Finance
With Binance Pay partnership and blockchain pilots, the Kingdom positions itself as a future-ready digital economy In a bold stride toward digital transformation, Bhutan is accelerating the adoption of cryptocurrency and blockchain technologies to...

Bhutan’s internet struggles: Terrain, costs, and rising demand shape the digital landscape
Internet fluctuations continue to affect daily life across Bhutan, driven by a combination of rugged geography, rising data consumption, and the financial realities of network expansion. The Minister of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE)...

Bhutan steps up fight against digital scams targeting vulnerable groups
Amid a steady rise in scam calls and digital fraud across Bhutan, authorities are intensifying efforts to protect those most at risk, elderly citizens, rural residents, and young jobseekers who often have limited digital literacy. The Department...

Bhutan hosts decentralized application hackathon with Ethereum Foundation
The Kingdom of Bhutan is a world leader in digital public infrastructure (DPI) and it’s looking to build out the potential benefits from its national digital identity system. The city of Paro is a good base for visitors to the Land of the Thunder...

The most streamed songs on Apple Music in the last 10 years
Apple Music has unveiled the 100 most streamed songs of the past decade and crowned Ed Sheeran's 2017 hit 'Shape of You' as the number one most streamed song. Throughout the week, fans have been able to take a look at the charts with the 10 Years...

How Crypto Tourism Will Transform Bhutan's Local Economy
(MENAFN- Crypto Breaking) As Bhutan seeks innovative ways to boost its tourism sector, it has unveiled a unique approach, partnering with Binance , the world's leading cryptocurrency exchange, to integrate cryptocurrency into its tourism...

Paro FC stays unbeaten with sixth straight win – BoB Bhutan Premier League 2025
Paro FC continues to dominate the BoB Bhutan Premier League 2025, extending their unbeaten run with a sixth straight win. As the league reaches the halfway mark, the defending champions hold the top spot, while the race intensifies among the...