FDI & jobs push for 2026–27: Bhutan’s PM Tshering Tobgay says the government will target Nu. 3.5 billion in foreign direct investment, expand the digital economy, boost agriculture, and create jobs for 5,500 youth under eight National Priority Programmes, with focus areas including clean tech, creative industries, IT services, renewable energy, wellness and agro-processing. Tourism investment in Gelephu Mindfulness City: The GMC Tourism Investment Opportunity Forum opened the door for Bhutanese entrepreneurs, with 20 attractions and 20 activities on offer and an Expression of Interest process—spanning from USD 100,000 to over USD 40 million. Hotels get digital training: A Digital Masterclass and IT Readiness programme for 184 Department of Tourism-certified three-star hotels wrapped up, aiming to improve Google listings, OTA presence, social media and online booking reach. Phuentshogling branding & web push: A contract was signed to develop tourism branding and digital media tools for the border town, including a dedicated tourism website to help visitors plan and explore. Wellness tours launched: Bhutan’s Department of Tourism introduced five wellness and recovery experiences—yoga/meditation, monastery meditation, hot stone baths, and nature-based trekking options—blending landscape, tradition and spirituality. Earthquake insurance claims: Bhutan Insurance Limited reports 128 earthquake-related claims as of June 16, concentrated in western and central areas. Pay revision talk: With living costs rising, government signals a possible new pay revision process for public servants, pending economic assessment. Connectivity for the region: Air India will start direct Guwahati–Dubai and Guwahati–Abu Dhabi flights from August 4, strengthening links that can feed travel demand toward Bhutan via the region. Border-town tourism friction: Phuentshogling’s business community warns that strict SDF waiver rules are turning the city into a transit corridor, potentially hurting hospitality.