AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAI Infrastructure in Gelephu: Canada-based Sato Technologies has signed a letter of intent to build a 100MW AI data centre in Bhutan’s Gelephu Mindfulness City, starting with 5MW and potentially expanding to 500MW, powered by Bhutan’s hydro resources. Renewables Push: The Asian Development Bank approved a $160 million loan to expand Bhutan’s solar capacity by at least 310MW, including transmission upgrades and a private-majority public-private partnership model. Urban Water Focus in Thromde Polls: As Thimphu and Phuentshogling thromde elections near, candidates are campaigning on 24/7 drinking water, safer pedestrian walkways, and faster local area plan implementation. Climate & Conservation Watch: Sangbeykha recorded Bhutan’s first-ever WBH sighting along the Amochhu river basin, adding the species to all five major river basins. Education Loan Shortfall: The ESP Education Loan Scheme faces a funding gap after demand surged, but the government says all eligible applicants will be supported while it seeks extra funds. Diaspora & Identity: A Nepali court convicted former ministers in a fake Bhutanese refugee scam, while Bhutanese Hindus in Ohio held their annual festival in exile.
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