AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEducation & GNH: A new report from Paro highlights how Bhutan’s elementary education aims to shape “balanced, compassionate” citizens rooted in culture and the environment, tying learning to Gross National Happiness. Court & Children: Thimphu District Court ordered diversion for 10 children in a recent viral battery case, setting six-month conditions to correct behaviour while protecting privacy. Public Health: Bhutan’s rabies milestone stays in focus as WHO validation and “one health” lessons stress acting fast after bites. Culture & Arts: Bhutanese artist Pem Lham won the Rubin Museum Himalayan Art Prize, with a Thimphu ceremony set for 11 September. Urban Development: Gelephu’s Old Town is set for a revitalisation push, with Japanese firm Nikken Sekkei designing the first phase to make streets more walkable and business-friendly. Sports & Youth: Bhutan’s youth sports and beauty entrepreneurship stories point to growing pathways for livelihoods. Regional Energy: Experts urged BIMSTEC members to align policies and regulations to advance cross-border electricity cooperation. Global Watch: The EU moved the India-EU FTA toward signature, while Thailand’s visa-free stay rules change from September 15.
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