Hospitality Skills Boost: Bhutan is piloting a Recognition of Prior Learning scheme in Phuentshogling, where nearly 60 hotel workers from nine properties are assessed and certified in housekeeping, cooking, front office and food & beverage—aiming to lift service consistency across the industry. Climate Education Milestone: The College of Natural Resources in Lobesa has graduated Bhutan’s first PhD batch in Climate Studies, with three scholars completing research on climate impacts on food systems and climate-resilient farming. Tourism Investment Push (Gelephu): Gelephu Mindfulness City has unveiled a tourism investment programme and forum, pitching 20 attractions and 20 activities to attract Bhutanese and international investors for sustainable, high-value tourism. Bhutan-India Digital Travel Convenience: NPCI says real-time FX settlement is being enabled for international UPI payments via HSBC India and J.P. Morgan Payments, supporting smoother overseas QR payments for Indian travellers in countries where UPI is live, including Bhutan. Bhutan-Backed Regional Tourism Link: Bhutan has begun construction of its Nu. 160 million temple complex in Lumbini, strengthening Buddhist pilgrimage ties with Nepal. Local Tourism Infrastructure: Tsirang’s Thakorling Chiwog vegetable vendors now have a dedicated, disability-friendly market facility along the Tsirang–Sarpang highway, improving comfort for sellers and travellers. Economic Stimulus Update: India has released the fifth tranche of Bhutan’s Economic Stimulus Programme—Nu 2.5 billion—bringing total disbursement to Nu 12.5 billion, including support for fuel price smoothing and resilience projects.