AGP Executive Report
Last update: 29 minutes agoBhutan-India ties & disaster response: Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck sent condolences to Assam flood victims and pledged full solidarity, urging the region to confront climate change together as disasters grow more frequent and severe. Hydropower investment: JSW Energy and Bhutan’s Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) signed a shareholders’ agreement to jointly develop the 920MW Punatsangchhu-III project, with DGPC holding 51% and JSW Neo Energy 49%, and detailed planning now underway. Thimphu budgeting: Thimphu district’s 2026-27 capital allocation uses multiple criteria beyond size and population, including poverty, climate risks, GNH indicators and transport needs, with gewog-wise funding spelled out. Trade & economy watch: Bhutan’s trade deficit widened to nearly Nu 24bn in Q2 as imports rose to about Nu 42.7bn, driven by fuel, smartphones, vehicles and networking equipment. Sports & culture: Bhutan’s singer Nyendra has been selected for Eurovision Song Contest Asia 2026, with the competition set for Bangkok later this year.
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