Bhutan’s Critical Minerals: Bhutan’s first nationwide airborne geophysical survey has flagged promising targets for copper, tungsten and rare earth elements across the Lower Southern Belt and the Thimphu–Paro region, with DGM moving to ground validation, sampling and drilling—potentially reshaping Bhutan’s resource story while keeping GNH and sustainability front and centre. EV Push & Fuel Savings: Bhutan says rapid electric mobility could cut fossil fuel import costs by Nu 7.53 billion by 2030, projecting EV growth from 714 vehicles (2025) to 16,718 (2030) and net benefits of about Nu 3.6–3.8 billion after charging investments. Digital Resilience: Bhutan’s Third International Internet Gateway (3IIG) is working through regulatory checks for an early 2027 rollout, aiming to diversify routes and strengthen e-resilience while officials say affordability impacts will depend on how costs are managed. Food Safety Crackdown: BFDA has tightened checks on imported mangoes after lab tests found calcium carbide in some samples, stepping up risk-based surveillance to protect consumers amid regional food safety alerts. Industrial Growth in Bhutan: Samtse’s industrial transformation is accelerating with Nu 1.72 billion invested in two industrial parks, creating space for 75 industries and boosting manufacturing and heavy-industry capacity. Crypto Market Watch (Bhutan-linked): Bhutan’s government-linked bitcoin sales appear to be continuing as BTC is moved to exchanges, while other firms also signal interest in licensed digital-asset activity tied to Gelephu Mindfulness City.