Bhutan Seeks to Upgrade PTA with Bangladesh to FTA To Unlock Trade Potential

Bhutan is seeking to upgrade its existing Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) with Bangladesh, signed in December 2020, into a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to tap into the vast untapped trade and investment opportunities between the two...

Bhutan Airlines joins SabreMosaic to expand global travel distribution network

Bhutan Airlines partners with SabreMosaic Travel Marketplace to boost international visibility and enhance global connectivity for travelers worldwide. SINGAPORE and Thimphu, Bhutan – Sabre Corporation has announced a new distribution agreement...

How to go to Bhutan: From visa to accommodation and local travel - here’s your complete itinerary

Bhutan is one of those bucket-list neighbours that Indian travelers just can’t get enough of. This Himalayan kingdom steals hearts with its jaw-dropping landscapes, tranquil monasteries, and vibrant culture. Whether you’re chasing pristine nature,...

Bhutan Integrates National Identity Platform with Ethereum Blockchain

Heir apparent to the Bhutanese throne, The Gyalsey, presides over the Bhutan NDI-Ethereum integration announcement event on 13 October, with prime Minister Lyonchen Tshering Tobgay, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, and Ethereum Foundation...

Bhutanese unite to support a family’s cancer battle

When Pema and Wangchuk, both 41, depart for medical treatment in Kolkata, India tomorrow, they will not be travelling alone. Their journey will be supported by the kindness and prayers of Bhutanese from across the country and abroad who reached...

Bhutan and Japan celebrate 39 years of friendship with Japan Week in Thimphu

Celebrating 39 years of diplomatic relations between Bhutan and Japan, the Japan Week in Bhutan commenced in Thimphu on Saturday. Hundreds gathered at the clock tower to experience Japanese culture, cuisine and games. The weeklong event celebrates...

Thimphu Thromde monitors littering via CCTV; residents seek more bins

After years of trying to keep the capital clean, Thimphu Thromde’s new CCTV surveillance system is helping identify people caught littering. Since its installation in August, 19 waste-related offenders have been fined, with their actions also made...

Luxury travel shifts from opulence to access and experience

Luxury travel is evolving, with high-net-worth travellers trading opulence for access to remote landscapes, authentic cultural experiences, and personalised journeys. Hannah Pearson from the Adventure Travel Trade Association highlighted a US$1.16...

In Hawaii, new tourism tax aims to offset costs of climate change

Breadcrumb Trail Links Travel Travel USA Author of the article: Bloomberg News Gordy Megroz Published Aug 07, 2025 • Last updated Aug 07, 2025 • 5 minute read A beach in Maui. Photo by Mia Shimabuku /Bloomberg Article content Reviews and...

Bhutan successfully concludes participation at Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan after showcasing GNH and Sustainable Wellbeing

The Kingdom of Bhutan concluded its participation in Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan, under the national theme “Saving Lives for a Happy Future,” inspired by Bhutan’s unique development philosophy of Gross National Happiness (GNH) today. During its 184-day...

Bhutan’s self-proclaimed Crypto Currency Guru and his ‘billions’ runs into reality and trouble

There are two Facebook pages called ‘Sandeep Rai Chamling Official’ (SRC) with around 7,389 followers and Sandeep Rai Chamling with 6,800 followers. There are another 9,048 followers on Tiktok and 1,694 followers on Instagram. There are frequent...

Like oil changed geopolitics: Nikhil Kamath thinks UPI is the next game-changer

Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath has praised India's Unified Payments System (UPI), comparing it to oil, which has played a significant role in shaping geopolitics. In a post on the social media platform X, Kamath wrote, “If oil has shaped...

ASEAN summit concludes: What the group means for India

ASEAN Summit 2025: The 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits concluded in Kuala Lumpur on October 28. ASEAN, or the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, is a grouping of 11 countries — Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the...

Skyscanner lists Varna, Bilbao as top 2026 picks for UAE travellers

Skyscanner has revealed travellers in the UAE are opting for lesser-known destinations for next year’s holidays, with Bulgaria’s Varna and Spain’s Bilbao among the top choices. According to Skyscanner data, people are turning their attention to...

Bhutan integrates its national digital identity with Ethereum

Homepage > News > Business > Bhutan integrates its national digital identity with Ethereum Bhutan has successfully integrated its National Digital Identity (NDI) platform with Ethereum and plans to fully migrate to Ethereum from its current...

Bhutan celebrates His Majesty’s birthday

More than 250 farmers and 186 students from the five villages of Serzhong in Mongar gathered at their community primary school, many of them walking all day, hermits travelling overnight from Aja Nye. figures, will hermits that locked content...

Bhutan Makes History as the World’s First Nation to Launch a National Digital ID on Ethereum

Bhutan becomes the first country in the world to anchor its National Digital Identity (NDI) system on the Ethereum blockchain. The historic milestone, graced by His Royal Highness The Gyalsey, marks a new era of digital sovereignty and secure,...

EU and Bhutan Mark 40 Years of Partnership and Friendship

Largest-ever European Union High-Level Delegation visits Thimphu TENZIN LHAKI | Thimphu The European Union (EU) and the Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB) celebrated 40 years of partnership and friendship at a special reception hosted jointly by...

Celebrating Bhutan’s Innovative and Community Driven Entrepreneurship

DAWA ZANGMO | Thimphu The Druk Tshongrig Gatoen (DTG) 2025, Bhutan’s annual celebration of entrepreneurship, creativity, and innovation, commenced yesterday at the Royal Textile Academy in Thimphu. The three-day event, which will conclude on 20...

Bhutanese people must safeguard their nation’s security

The continued presence of the ULFA and Bodo militants has become an increasingly serious threat to the security and sovereignty of the country and could take away the peace and happiness that the Bhutanese people have always enjoyed. had...