Mobile Healthcare Boost: Bhutan inaugurated 11 new Mobile Medical Units to bring doctor-led outreach, lab support and pharmacy services to remote communities, funded by ADB under APVAX, as part of a plan for 29 MMUs nationwide. Nepal Floods & Bhutan GLOF Watch: Nepal’s glacier-triggered flash floods have renewed focus on Bhutan’s glacial lake outburst flood preparedness, especially in Lunana, where past events like the 1994 Luggye Tsho breach showed how quickly high-altitude hazards can hit downstream settlements. Tourism Rules Tightened: Bhutan’s Department of Tourism reminded accommodation providers that only approved, certified establishments can host tourists, with camping and night halts restricted to designated certified sites. Project 108 Momentum: Gelephu Mindfulness City’s one-day build of 108 Jangchub Chortens has crossed 48,389 registered volunteers, pushing logistics planning for Nov 1. Cross-Border Payments for Travellers: NPCI International and Uzbekistan’s NIPC partnered to enable UPI merchant payments across Uzbekistan via UZQR, using HUMO’s QR network—aimed at reducing cash and card reliance for Indian visitors. Thailand Visa-Free Update: Thailand will cut visa-free tourist stays from 60 to 30 days from Sept 15, 2026, affecting travellers including Bhutan passport holders. Nepal Support from Bhutanese Diaspora: Bhutanese community groups in the US launched a fundraiser for flood-hit Nepal, citing deep family ties to the country.