AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoBhutan–Singapore Deal: Bhutan’s National Assembly endorsed a bilateral tax treaty with Singapore on eliminating double taxation, a move lawmakers say will boost investor confidence and strengthen the legal and fiscal base for the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) push. Education & Talent: MoESD signed with Singapore’s EtonHouse to set up Bhutan’s first international school, opening in August at the former Kelki School campus for ages 3–11. Culture & Heritage: DCDD is drafting unified national guidelines for museums and heritage galleries after a two-day workshop, aiming to standardise governance, collections, accessibility and long-term sustainability. Tourism Growth: Bhutan saw a surge in licensed tour operators, issuing 172 new licences between January and 21 May, bringing active licences to 1,633, with Thimphu dominating. Parliament on Safety: MPs pressed MoIT on infrastructure planning and climate resilience; MoIT also clarified geotechnical testing rules under the Thimphu Structure Plan and said new drainage works should cut recurring urban flooding. Wildlife Conflict: MoENR is drafting a framework for relief and accountability for victims of wildlife attacks, after continued human-wildlife incidents including a fatal elephant attack in Samtse. Hydropower Watch: Hydropower export earnings fell by Nu 201.2M in early 2026 despite higher generation, while local demand and imports rose. Arts Support: Nu 237.5m was allocated to support Class 12 Arts students affected by RUB’s earlier policy shift.
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