Bhutan’s electricity export dropped by 28.95 percent while the fuel imports, specifically petrol and diesel, skyrocketed by 45.57 percent last year, according to the Environmental Accounts Statistics 2024 published by the National Statistics Bureau yesterday.
Punakha— The potato business is looking up this season, with demand soaring beyond the trends of the past two years, driving prices up in favour of potato farmers in the country.
To make Bhutan more investment-friendly, the government has drafted new Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Rules and...
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After a brief closure for renovations, the Black-necked Crane Education Centre (BNCEC) in Phobjikha has reopened its doors to the public, featuring upgraded infrastructure and improved amenities.
Information officers from the Ministry of Home Affairs and representatives from eight Asia-Pacific countries are partici...
Two months ago, Thimphu Thromde announced a three-month moratorium on construction, land transactions, and subdivisions...
The historic Lingzhi Yugyal Dzong—one of the key fortresses along Bhutan’s northern frontier—which was severely damaged...
The National Pension and Provident Fund (NPPF) plans to bolster retirement security for the elderly population through t...
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| Change | Current Price (BTN) | |
|---|---|---|
| BNBL | 0.11 | 31.50 |
| BBPL | 0.00 | 28.00 |
| BCCL | 6.74 | 51.24 |
| BFAL | 20.73 | 158.94 |
| BIL | -0.03 | 68.08 |
| BPCL | -0.50 | 40.00 |
| BTCL | -22.42 | 723.58 |
| DFAL | 6.96 | 114.96 |
| DPL | 0.20 | 12.20 |
| DPNB | 3.85 | 37.85 |
| DWAL | -0.88 | 100.10 |
| GICB | 0.00 | 26.00 |
| KCL | 0.00 | 35.71 |
| PCAL | -1.72 | 45.07 |
| RICB | 0.45 | 85.00 |
| STCB | 0.28 | 58.78 |
| TBL | -0.23 | 41.95 |
| SVL | 0.97 | 7.97 |
JAKARTA – Indonesia has emerged as a prime destination for artificial intelligence investment in Southeast Asia, driven by low electricity costs and supportive regulations, tech industry insiders say.
Read MoreDHAKA – The interim government has started discussions with political parties over the fate of President Mohammed Shahabuddin, an adviser said today.
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Read MoreBhutan’s energy sector received a major boost yesterday as the Ministry of Finance signed USD 50 million loan agreement with the OPEC Fund for International Development.
Read MoreNearly half of Bhutan’s waste consists of food scraps, a staggering statistic that highlights a critical environmental challenge. With inadequate management of this wet waste, a significant portion ends up in landfills, exacerbating environmental degradation.
Read MoreWhile overall criminal cases registered with the police increased by about seven percent, crimes related to women and children dropped by 24 percent in the first eight months of 2024 compared to the previous year.
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