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How to wear a gho | The National dress of Bhutan
Read nowBhutanese men’s folk costume is charismatic and unusual dress made from handwoven textiles in Bhutan. It consists of an under jacket called “tego”, a robe called “gho”, a fabric belt called “kera”, a large silk scarf called “kabney”, and boots...
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The challenges of going organic in Bhutan
Read nowAbout two-hours drive from Paro town, in Ramtsethangkha, Tsento nine guides have come together to develop their ‘dream organic farm’. They have no experience of having worked in a farm but they are determined. They call themselves O farmers (organic...
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Bhutan Covid-19: What are the Challenges and Opportunities for Bhutan?
Read nowEvery pandemic is an outcome of its time. Simply look at how technology has evolved over time. So, will the pathogens and diseases. But advancement in technology has better equipped men to deal with new diseases. Malaria, Tuberculosis and plague,...
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31 E-Commerce Licenses Issued till 2019. More e-commerce business to startup post 2020
Read nowMore are expected to be issued in the coming years with the launch of e-commerce guidelines The Department of Trade has issued 31 e-commerce licenses to operate online based businesses since last year. The department started issuing the licenses from...
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Govt. working to absorb short-term shocks and set an economic roadmap
The 21st century economic roadmap, according to Lyonchhen is not about building road and infrastructure. It is about creating a unique economy that is entirely Bhutanese and not dictated by few sectors and economies. ICTsisation of schools, so that class three students will talk computer and cyber security.Read now -
Cottage sector industry fair 2019 recognizes entrepreneurs
The third Annual Cottage and Small Industry (CSI) Fair 2019 began yesterday at Changlimithang in Thimphu coinciding with Global Entrepreneurship Week.
Around 60 entrepreneurs from across the country displayed varieties of local arts and crafts products, food items, religious items, metal products, and utensils.
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EU supports capacity building to improve export diversification
Read nowBhutan’s export is limited. And it is highly concentrated with 80percent consisting of only ten commodities and mostly destined for the Indian market. The trade concentration, according to experts leaves the country vulnerable and dependent. With this in mind and...
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Bhutan Economic forum for innovative transformation | BEFIT 2019
Lyonchhen Dr Lotay Tshering opens the National CSI expo during the Bhutan Economic Forum for Innovative Transformation (BEFIT) conference yesterday. About 52 CSI entrepreneurs exhibited their products and services to the participants.Read now