AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBhutan Mining & Geology: Bhutan’s first nationwide airborne geophysical survey (15,410 sq km) has flagged promising targets for copper, tungsten and rare earths in the Lower Southern Belt and Thimphu–Paro, using magnetic, gravity and LiDAR sensors; the Department of Geology and Mines now moves to ground validation, geochemical sampling and drilling—raising big questions about how mining can fit Bhutan’s conservation and Gross National Happiness rules. ICT & Digital Policy: Rehan Asif Asad outlined a five-priority ICT/telecom push in Bangladesh: lighter telecom taxes (including removing the SIM tax), better mobile/broadband quality, Digital Public Infrastructure with “One Citizen, One ID, One Digital Wallet,” AI-ready talent, and incentives to grow electronics manufacturing. Digital Finance in Bhutan: Bitget signed a cooperation agreement with Gelephu Mindfulness City Authority to pursue a licensed presence in GMC and apply for a Financial Services Licence under the city’s framework, with work on regulation and ecosystem building. Healthcare Skills Link: Singapore’s Asian Nursing Scholarship is bringing Bhutanese nurses into public healthcare—around 40 scholars are already serving in Singapore’s system. Energy & Grid Reliability (Region): India’s SECI found a competitive ₹5.25/unit tariff in a round-the-clock hybrid renewable bid, highlighting storage-backed reliability.
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