AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFuel & fiscal pressure: Bhutan’s non-hydropower debt has surged, widening the revenue–debt mismatch as non-hydropower external debt climbs to about Nu 119 billion, putting more strain on domestic budgets. Fuel price support scrutiny: The Royal Audit Authority says the fuel price smoothening scheme is turning into a major fiscal burden and urges targeted, monitored support with an early exit plan. Trade routes stalled: Key strategic corridors for Bhutan’s export push—land customs connectivity and rail links—are still waiting on India’s approvals, delaying cheaper market access for southern districts. Tourism momentum in Paro: Visitor numbers and earnings at Paro’s national monument sites keep rising, with Taktsang alone topping Nu 37M in revenue from 38,000+ visitors in the first four months of 2026. Regional ties: Bhutan PM Dasho Tshering Tobgay arrived in Assam to strengthen cooperation and cultural links.
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