AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWomen’s Tennis: Bhutan opened its Billie Jean King Cup campaign with a 0-3 loss to the Maldives in Islamabad. Pakistan began its home tournament with a 3-0 win over Bahrain. Jobs and Livelihoods: The World Bank says South Asia faces an urgent job-creation challenge, with agriculture employing more than 40 percent of workers in the region, including in Bhutan. Separately, more Bhutanese have reported financial losses over promised US employment opportunities and are calling for an investigation. Education and Culture: Schools in Bumthang staged plays on local rituals and traditions to keep theatrical skills and cultural knowledge alive. Sherubtse College and India’s Fazl Ali College also held a joint research symposium in Kanglung, bringing students and faculty together to discuss sustainability and regional issues. Development: India handed over Nu 2.90 billion for Bhutan’s 13th Five-Year Plan projects. Bhutan also hosted an Asian Development Bank procurement conference, where delegates from 28 countries discussed using AI in public procurement.
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