Healthcare Workforce: Bhutan’s National Assembly raised concerns over shortages of Health Assistants, especially female health workers, in rural gewogs, with MPs urging full staffing of doctors and women health workers to meet the government’s pledge. Neonatal Care Upgrade: The Ministry of Health says it will strengthen neonatal services by improving quality and access, not just adding NICU beds, as new Mother and Child Hospitals in Thimphu and Mongar near completion. Digital Finance in Gelephu: Ceffu received a full Financial Services License for regulated digital-asset activities in Gelephu Mindfulness City, covering custody, investment dealing, and credit arrangement. Earthquake Alert: A 5.6–5.8 magnitude quake struck Bhutan, triggering tremors across Sikkim and parts of Northeast India; authorities reported no major damage initially and urged monitoring aftershocks. EU–Assam Tech Push: “Team Europe” begins a June 8–9 visit to Assam, focusing on semiconductors, renewable energy, healthcare, and value chains—an opportunity that could spill over into regional tech and innovation links. Border Tech in India: India’s Land Port Management System (LPMS) is set to launch on June 9, aiming for real-time, digital coordination across land ports to cut delays and improve security.