Cordyceps Market Watch: In Thimphu’s Naro Gewog, many cordyceps collectors held back sales at this year’s auction after prices fell below expectations, citing limited buyer competition and uncertainty over the trade’s future. Public Enterprise Snapshot: A Finance Ministry report says Bhutan’s state-owned enterprises generated 23.06% of GDP in 2023 but employed only 3.55% of the workforce, underscoring their heavy footprint in capital-intensive sectors. Digital Governance & AI Risks: A high-level dialogue in Bhutan pushed for people-centred digital transformation as online risks and AI governance concerns grow. Health Security: The Ministry of Health is strengthening drug-resistant TB prevention and early diagnosis, aiming to close gaps in case detection while keeping treatment success above 90%. Food Safety: BFDA tightened mango import testing and rules after calcium carbide was found in some consignments, raising residue health concerns. Hydropower Deal: JSW Neo and Druk Green Power Corporation signed an agreement to jointly develop the 920 MW Punatsangchhu-III project. EV Policy: Bhutan said it will assess the EV market before adding incentives, noting EVs still retain favourable tax advantages. Disaster-Resilient Infrastructure: Engineers and planners are being trained to assess vulnerabilities and retrofit structures to better withstand floods, earthquakes, and glacial lake outburst risks. Medical Collaboration: Bhutan and Thailand agreed to expand specialised surgical support, including laparoscopic/endoscopic skills and chronic kidney disease treatment. Biodiversity Note: A rare Himalayan solitary bee, Colletes bhutanicus, was recorded for the first time in India from Arunachal’s Tawang, adding to Himalayan pollinator mapping.