Business

To broaden sectorial representation, the Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) elected seven new members to its Executive Committee yesterday, expanding the committee’s membership from 12 to 18. This is to improve sectorial involvement for more informed and effective...

Amid growing concerns over the state of business integrity among Bhutanese businesses, international experts are urging Bhutan to capitalise on existing policies and frameworks to strengthen business integrity. This recommendation was shared at the three-day Regional Seminar on Government Incentives...

With the Bhutan Innovation Forum just around the corner, hotels and tourism-related businesses in Paro are gearing up for a surge in visitors and economic activity. The forum, scheduled for next month, is expected to draw participants from diverse industries,...

Inflation has continued to be low this year, with the National Statistics Bureau’s latest Consumer Price Index report showing a modest increase for the month of July. The overall inflation rate now stands at 2.04 per cent, slightly up from...

The Bhutan Innovation Forum (BIF) is set to make its mark on the global stage, bringing together a diverse group of thought leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs from around the world. Scheduled to take place at the Dungkar Dzong in Pangbisa,...

With the vibrant Thimphu Tshechu just around the corner, many people are eager to be dressed in their finest attire. As a result, the tailoring shops across the capital have been witnessing a surge in orders compared to other days....

Unlike last year, mandarin orange growers in Tsirang are concerned about the poor quality and low production of oranges. Residents reported that the unprecedented hailstorm in April, which struck during the flowering season, had destroyed the flowers and leaves of...

Highlanders in Thimphu who rely on collecting cordyceps to sustain their livelihoods are calling for either an additional cordyceps collection period or additional security to guard collection areas. This concern was raised during the recent Dzongkhag Tshogdu. Local leaders said...

From baskets and belts to rachu made from plastics, the Bhutan Ecological Society’s Waste and Resource Expo highlighted innovative solutions to plastic pollution. The society showcased a range of items from various parts of the country at the expo held...

Despite vehicle prices substantially increasing since the lifting of the import moratorium last month, vehicle dealerships are seeing more bookings than before the moratorium was imposed. A recent government study identified changes in models, increased taxes, and higher shipping charges...