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Bhutan should embrace decentralized identity systems
Coin Telegraph
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July 17, 2025
Opinion by: Ezra Reguerra, journalist at Cointelegraph The Kingdom of Bhutan’s openness to dive into Web3 technology creates an opportunity to build a blockchain-based identity infrastructure and modernize the nation’s approach to digital...
UAE, Bhutan launch 'AI for Development' Initiative to unlock AI’s potential for economic growth in Global South
Zawya
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In a milestone effort to explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) for inclusive development, the United Arab Emirates and the Royal Government of Bhutan, in collaboration with the Eurasia Group and G42, convened a...
Centre reviews strategy to boost Co-op Societies
Indian Cooperative
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July 17, 2025
Dr. Ashish Kumar Bhutani, Secretary of the Ministry of Cooperation, chaired a high-level review meeting in New Delhi to evaluate the progress and strategies for setting up new cooperative societies across the country. The focus was on the...
Bhutan eyes Asharikandi’s terracotta for Gelephu Project; Consul tours Dhubri craft hub
The Assam Tribune
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July 16, 2025
Dhubri, July 16: In a landmark step towards cultural collaboration and international promotion of traditional Indian craftsmanship, Jigme Thinlye Namgyal, the Consul General of Bhutan, paid a special visit to Dhubri on Tuesday. The visit focused...
“Bhutan’s survival hinges on the return of its exiled people”
Khabarhub
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July 16, 2025
KATHMANDU: Balaram Paudel, President of the Bhutan People’s Party (BPP), first published his book Bhutan: Past and Present in 2001. Now, more than two decades later, he has released a new 394-page book titled ‘Pardaa Pachhaadi Ko Bhutan‘ (Bhutan...
Bhutan upgrades digital identity wallet, including liveness and P2P chat
Biometric Update
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July 16, 2025
Bhutan has rolled out four major upgrades to its National Digital Identity (NDI) wallet with the enhancements aimed at strengthening identity security, improving service delivery and reducing fraud and impersonation risk for digital transactions....
Living Lines: Tracing a Path Between Past and Present in Artistic Creation Across Cultures
Buddhistdoor Global
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Images courtesy of the author The impulse to travel to other cultures is born from a deep desire to see ourselves through different eyes. Environments that do not confirm our worldview surprise us, and in doing so, they offer a new lens: a foreign...
Bhutan launches AI for Development Workshop to boost economic growth
Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS)
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July 15, 2025
Bhutan is taking proactive steps to use Artificial Intelligence or AI to boost economic growth and support its national development goals. A key focus will be on using AI to support sectors such as agriculture, hydropower and tourism. As part of...
A refugee deported to Bhutan by the U.S. finds himself stranded and stateless
WPRL - Mississippi
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July 16, 2025
Whenever Ray finds a working internet connection, his first instinct is to contact his wife and tell her that he's safe — for now. Ray, who is in his late 20s, was born in a refugee camp in Nepal and came to the U.S. as a kid. He was recently...
The London Tube ‘feels like hell.’ Efforts to cool it just make it hotter.
Mint
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July 16, 2025
“It genuinely feels like hell down there," said Hussein Zaaiter, a London-based student. “It’s a free sauna on the Central line," he joked, referring to one of the Tube’s hottest train lines. Riding the Tube during the summer has long been an...
Gyalsup homecomings spark joy and unity across Bhutan, with heartfelt reunions going viral on social media
Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS)
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July 16, 2025
In a wave of emotion sweeping across Bhutan, thousands of families are experiencing a homecoming unlike any other. Their sons and daughters, proudly clad in the signature green Gyalsup uniform, return from three months of transformative national...
Renaissance of the music industry in Ghana: Reimagining a forgotten market – Socrate Safo writes…
Graphic
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July 15, 2025
Fellow creatives, media professionals, musicians, producers, and friends of Ghana’s vibrant creative industry, before you read this, reflect on Proverbs 24 in the Bible. For some time now, there has been a healthy debate about CD sales versus...
Kathok Yoesel Samtenling Monastery honoured for promoting social cohesion
Kuensel
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The Commission for Religious Organisations of Bhutan (CROB) yesterday recognised Kathok Yoesel Samtenling Monastery as the best religious institution for its outstanding social service initiatives this year, emerging as the best among 14...
Zimpler brings biometrics, regulatory checks to first user interaction with Zimpler ID+
Biometric Update
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July 16, 2025
Zimpler has unveiled its new identity layer that embeds biometric identification and regulatory checks into the very first user interaction: Zimpler ID+. Zimpler aims to slash onboarding times, curb drop-off rates and save partners the expense of...
Singapore eyes first Article 6 carbon deal in Asean in coming months: official
Eco-Business
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July 15, 2025
The city-state is in “advanced discussions” with a number of countries in this region, including Thailand,” said Benedict Chia, director-general of climate change at the republic’s National Climate Change Secretariat at International Emissions...
Singapore travel company responds after criticisms over alleged planning and safety lapses on Madagascar expedition
Asiaone
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July 17, 2025
A Singapore-based adventure travel company has responded to criticisms regarding alleged planning and safety issues on a recent expedition to Madagascar, voiced by some participants. In a post on Tuesday (July 16), Beyond Expeditions, founded by...
US and China top the list for government-held Bitcoin, with Bhutan investing in crypto mining using hydro power
The Nation Thailand
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July 15, 2025
The United Kingdom is in third place with approximately 61,000 BTC, valued at $7.3 billion (248 billion baht). These holdings came from various cybercrime and money laundering cases. Ukraine holds about 46,351 BTC, worth roughly $5.6 billion (190...
Royal Bitcoin Exit? Bhutan Unloads $60 Million Worth Of BTC
Bitcoinist
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July 15, 2025
In a move that caught many by surprise, the Royal Government of Bhutan sold nearly $60 million worth of Bitcoin in just four days. According to on‑chain data from Arkham Intelligence, the country shifted 512.84 BTC between July 10 and July 14....
Bhutan’s fertility rate: A future with more elderly and lesser working-age people
The Bhutanese
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July 12, 2025
Observed annually on 11th July, the World Population Day offers a vital opportunity to reflect on global and national population trends and, more importantly, to root those reflections in the lives, aspirations, and challenges of people. This...
Bhutan embarks on second joint external evaluation to strengthen health security
Kuensel
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Bhutan has officially embarked on its second Joint External Evaluation (JEE) of core capacities under the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005), reaffirming its commitment to national and global health security. million Monk began...