AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoRenewables Push for Bhutan: The Asian Development Bank approved a $160 million loan for Bhutan’s Solar Farm Expansion Project, targeting at least 310 MW of new solar capacity and winter reliability as hydropower output dips. Energy Project Starts in Samdrup Jongkhar: Construction has begun on a 100MW solar project in Tashithang Gewog, with phased commissioning expected by 2027 and 2028. Tourism Gateway Upgrade: Bhutan’s Phuentsholing Thromde Enhancement Programme will fund destination branding and a digital tourism platform to reposition the border town as more than a transit stop. Hospitality Skills Certified: Hotel workers in Phuentshogling are being assessed and certified through a Recognition of Prior Learning pilot to standardise service quality. Household Ritual Spending: A National Statistics Bureau report says Bhutanese households spend nearly Nu 28,000 a year on rituals, with Wangdue and Punakha highest. Integrity and Trust Concerns: Bhutan’s integrity score improved, but favouritism and a trust deficit remain flagged. Regional Tech Cooperation: Bhutan joined a South Asia telecom regulators meeting to strengthen policy coordination and regulatory cooperation.
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