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…𝒆𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒅𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒆𝒙𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒅𝒆𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒗𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒐𝒓 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒔, 𝒅𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂 𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒇𝒕 𝒕𝒐𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒔 𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒍𝒖𝒔𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒎 By Sangay Tshering Choden, In a significant development, Bhutan’s tourism sector is witnessing a rise in female guides, inspiring and empowering Bhutanese women. Since Bhutan reopened to tourism in September 2022, the number of certified female guides has increased by over 25%, marking a notable shift in …

In recent times, the trend of Bhutanese youths choosing Germany over traditional study abroad destinations like Australia and Canada has gained momentum. This shift is not merely a reflection of personal preferences but is deeply intertwined with the evolving global landscape, particularly in terms of visa and immigration policies. Germany’s allure as a study and earn destination for international students …

Puspa Lal Sharma, the esteemed head coach of Paro FC, boasts an impressive track record, clinching four Bhutan Premier League titles, notably securing three consecutive victories- a truly remarkable feat. His influence extends beyond Bhutan, as he has proudly showcased his skills and dedication on the international football stage, leaving a lasting impact. Q. Could you share some of the …

…𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒍𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒋𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒆𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝒘𝒆𝒍𝒍-𝒃𝒆𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒎𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒇𝒖𝒍𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒎𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑷𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒔 By Tenzin Euden Dhyana Zhisthok, a local meditation center in Thimphu, addresses the growing concerns of stress, anxiety, and depression in today’s world. The center emphasizes the need for accessible mindfulness programs, particularly secular options that cater to a broad audience. Acknowledging the allure of materialism in our globalized …

In Bhutan’s journey towards economic prosperity, the strategic utilization of Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) emerges as a pivotal factor. As articulated in the 13th Five-Year Plan and reinforced by the Asian Development Outlook, the country faces a significant policy challenge: how to finance its ambitious development goals. This challenge underlines the critical need for innovative financing mechanisms, with PPPs emerging as …