Buddha Dordenma Teachings Draw 30,000 Daily: Thimphu’s Kuenselphodrang is hosting 33 days of Je Khenpo teachings at the Buddha Dordenma, with more than 30,000 people reportedly coming each day—locals and visitors alike—making it a major spiritual stop for travellers. Phuentsholing Gets Tourism Branding Boost: Bhutan’s busiest border town is set to be repositioned as a “destination” (not just a transit point) after a contract signed under the Phuentsholing Thromde Enhancement Programme to build destination branding and a digital tourism platform covering attractions, stays, food and visitor info. Hospitality Skills Certified in Phuentshogling: Bhutan is piloting a Recognition of Prior Learning scheme to assess and certify hotel workers’ real job skills in housekeeping, cooking, front office and food & beverage, aiming to lift service standards across the industry. Climate Studies PhD Graduates: Bhutan’s first batch of PhD scholars in Climate Studies graduated from the College of Natural Resources, with research focused on climate impacts on food systems and climate-resilient farming. Dry Monsoon Warning for South Asia: A report flags fears of a dry monsoon across the region, raising concerns for agricultural losses and extreme heat—relevant for Bhutan’s wider travel and seasonal planning.