Bhutan Digital Census: Bhutan’s Population and Housing Census 2027 will be the country’s first fully digital count, using Computer-Assisted Personal Interviewing to improve data quality and speed. Climate Science in Bhutan: The first batch of Bhutanese PhD graduates in Climate Studies has completed their three-year programmes at the College of Natural Resources, with research on climate impacts on food systems and climate-resilient farming. Disaster-Ready Cities: A geotechnical study under the Disaster Resilient Infrastructure Project is mapping safer areas for building in Phuentsholing as climate-driven landslides and flash floods strain infrastructure. Education Tech Reform: The Cambridge-aligned curriculum is set for full rollout across Bhutan’s secondary schools by 2027, shifting assessment toward competencies and continuous progress. AI in Learning: Bhutanese students are increasingly using AI tools for explanations, faster revision, and clearer understanding—especially when they get stuck. Power Sector Skills: DGPC, BPC and South Korea’s Hyosung will train Bhutanese engineers and improve maintenance of Gas Insulated Switchgear systems. Regional Connectivity: PTA hosted a South Asian telecom policy meeting in Islamabad to strengthen regulatory cooperation, with Bhutan among participating administrations. Global Tech Policy: The Ethereum Foundation released a policy guide positioning Ethereum as neutral public digital infrastructure—potentially shaping how regulators view public blockchains. Wildlife Conservation: A new study highlights an unrecognized Asian pangolin species in Nepal and northern India, aiming to improve protection against poaching.