AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoBhutan Trade Watch: Bhutan’s trade deficit widened to nearly Nu 24bn in Q2 as imports hit about Nu 42.7bn, driven by fuel, food, smartphones, vehicles and networking gear, with India still the biggest partner. Renewable Power Deal: JSW Energy and Bhutan’s DGPC signed an agreement to jointly develop the 920 MW Punatsangchhu-III hydropower project, with DGPC holding 51% and JSW Neo 49%, and a detailed project report now underway. Solar Skills Push: Engineers have started advanced solar training at CST as Bhutan expands toward larger utility-scale solar. Digital Governance & AI: A Bhutan dialogue focused on people-centred digital transformation, inclusive access, and responsible governance as AI and online risks grow. Public Health: MoH strengthened measures against drug-resistant TB, stressing early diagnosis, contact screening and community interventions. Food Safety: BFDA tightened mango import testing and rules after calcium carbide was found in some consignments. E-mobility Policy: Bhutan said it will assess the EV market before adding incentives, while noting EVs keep favourable tax treatment. Local Economy: In Naro, cordyceps collectors held back sales after prices fell, citing limited buyer competition and uncertainty. Science & Nature: A rare Himalayan bee (Colletes bhutanicus) was recorded in India for the first time in Arunachal’s Tawang, adding to pollinator knowledge across the eastern Himalayas.
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