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Sichuan Pepper Cultivation Spurs Rural Prosperity in Trashi Yangtse
In the remote Namthig–Yerphel Chiwog under Yalang Gewog in Trashi Yangtse, Sichuan pepper cultivation is steadily transforming the…
May 24, 2026
At Least 90 Dead in Chinese Coal Mine Explosion, State Media Reports
A gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in northern China’s Shanxi province has killed at least 90…
May 24, 2026
A Taste of the Thunder Dragon: Bhutan’s Bold, Fiery Cuisine
Bhutan’s cuisine does not ease a traveller in—it confronts, surprises, and ultimately seduces. Defined by bold flavours and…
May 23, 2026
EU-Funded Digital Push Brings High-Speed Learning to Schools
Bhutan is taking a major step toward strengthening digital education through a new European Union-backed initiative that will…
May 22, 2026
Eyeing a USD 10 Billion Economy by 2034
Bhutan’s economy is gaining momentum as the government pushes ahead with an ambitious plan to transform the country…
May 22, 2026
Government Pushes Ahead With Cambridge Curriculum Despite Rural School Concerns
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to fully implementing the Cambridge curriculum nationwide from next year, even as…
May 21, 2026
Tax Break Plan to Power Renewable Energy Boom
Bhutan’s push toward clean energy development took a major step forward this week as the country’s National Assembly…
May 21, 2026
Inside Bhutan’s most enigmatic festivals
In Bhutan, festivals are not performances staged for an audience—they are acts of devotion lived collectively. Known as…
May 20, 2026
Bhutan Reimagines Tourism Through Local Voices and Meaningful Travel
As global tourism rebounds, Bhutan is quietly reshaping the way visitors experience the Himalayan kingdom. Rather than relying…
May 19, 2026
Young Innovators Harness Blockchain to Modernise Public Services
As Bhutan accelerates its digital transformation journey, a new generation of innovators is turning to blockchain technology to…
May 19, 2026