AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTourism in Phuentsholing: From September, regional tourists using Bhutan’s 24-hour SDF waiver will be able to visit Milarepa Lhakhang and the Pachu Community Ecotourism Site, joining approved packages with licensed guides—aimed at keeping short-stay visitors in the border town. Local Finance Relief: RICB launched Special Rebate Scheme 2.0, offering rebates to eligible borrowers to clear long-overdue legacy non-performing loans, including options like 100% interest waiver for certain charged-off loans. Local Elections Pipeline: 3,696 candidates registered for Bhutan’s Local Government elections, but women remain underrepresented at 17.6% of hopefuls. Water Stress in Paro & Thimphu: A study reports 18 water sources already dried up and 227 more drying, pointing to climate change, forest loss, and human activity as key pressures. Economy & Delivery: MoICE says it hit 99.5% of its 2025–26 KPIs, while a new performance-linked capital grant framework will tie 30% of grants to dzongkhag and thromde results. Sports & Culture: Bhutan’s Thukten Nyendra is set for Eurovision Song Contest Asia after winning Rhythm of Bhutan, and the Matsutake Festival in Genye is drawing growing visitor interest beyond the usual circuit. Tech & Payments: Binance Pay expanded to 3,700+ Bhutan merchants via DK Bank QR, letting users pay in BTN while settling in USDT.
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