AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoGelephu Mindfulness City: Bhutan’s Gelephu bet is getting a major boost with the planned Gelephu International Airport, designed to serve the 2,600 sq km GMC special administrative region and strengthen southern trade links with India. Parliament Watch: Tempa Dorji has made history as Bhutan’s first opposition Speaker of the National Assembly, winning the vote after the resignation of Lungten Dorji. Tourism Leadership: MICE Bhutan CEO Lizam Dorji was named Grand Winner of the 2026 PATA Face of the Future Award, spotlighting Bhutan’s growing MICE sector. Sports Governance: The Bhutan Amateur Athletics Federation is proposing a national certification system for running events to improve safety, standards, and accountability. Economy & Reserves: Bhutan’s foreign reserves dipped by about USD 31 million to USD 1.19 billion, with rising import costs—especially fuel—putting pressure on external finances. Energy Skills: Cleantech Industry Resources (CIR) is training Bhutan’s next generation of solar engineers in PVsyst modelling under the International Solar Alliance’s STAR-C initiative.
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