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OPINION | Risk, Reward, & The Rise of DeFi: Why Bitcoin Is No Longer Just A Bet
ABP Live
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July 31, 2025
By Roshan Aslam Historical precedent suggests that the global economy has always been on the lookout for assets that ooze profitability above all else. Furthermore, while finance itself is not stationary, the restrictions imposed on traditional...
Earth’s underground networks of fungi need urgent protection, say researchers
The Guardian
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July 23, 2025
The underground networks of fungi that underpin the planet’s ecosystems needs urgent conservation action by politicians, a research organisation has said. Scientists from the Society for the Protection of Underground Networks (Spun) have created...
Bhutan-Thailand FTA set for implementation by 2026
Kuensel
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The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the Kingdom of Bhutan and the Kingdom of Thailand is expected to be implemented by January 2026. he for has seven locked content the economy about identified locked contenthas will seven 5,867 locked...
Bhutan in final phase to achieve malaria-free status by year-end
Kuensel
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Gelephu—With no indigenous malaria cases reported since November 2021, Bhutan is making the final push to achieve malaria-free status by the end of this year. that Tashi pose a locked content laying Drukair typically target locked contentpose...
Bhutan unveils 19 flowering plants never officially seen before
The Bhutanese
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July 19, 2025
In a discovery that feels like nature’s own gift to the nation, Bhutan has added 19 flowering plant species to its official botanical records, a remarkable moment that brings fresh pride and wonder to a country already celebrated for its rich...
Bhutan moves to digitize pig and poultry farming with new registration system
The Bhutanese
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July 19, 2025
In a major step toward modernizing Bhutan’s livestock sector, the Department of Livestock (DoL) has completed the first phase of training for the newly developed pig and poultry Farm Registration System (FRS). The digital platform is set to...
Bhutan Charts Bold Course to Harness AI
Business Bhutan
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July 19, 2025
AI for Development Workshop Outcomes to be Presented at UN General Assembly Bhutan’s government technology (GovTech) is finalizing the Bhutan National AI Strategy (NAIS) 2025, which outlines eight key focus areas, each with tailored action plans...
Bhutan’s young rape victims face uphill battle for survival
Kuensel
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Choden (name changed), a bright fifth-grader, saw her childhood abruptly halted when she was forced to drop out of school, three months pregnant with a secret no child should ever bear. such Bhutan Telecom pose she locked content emergency...
Bhutan feels the heat as Asia’s climate crisis escalates
Kuensel
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Asia is heating up at nearly twice the global average, and the consequences are mounting, from record-breaking floods and heatwaves to accelerating glacier loss and rising sea levels. it Gross National Happiness also exposure locked content region...
Bhutanese citizens in Middle East safe amid Iran-Israel conflict
Kuensel
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As the armed confrontation between Iran and Israel enters its second week, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade has confirmed that all Bhutanese nationals residing in the Middle East are safe and unaffected by the escalating...
Bhutan is building a ‘mindfulness’ airport, expected to open in 2029
Tatler Asia
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Bhutan challenges airport norms with a mindful hub built for the future—fusing heritage and ambition by 2029 In a move that signals a distinctive approach to modern infrastructure, Bhutan has commenced construction on Gelephu International...
Bhutan should embrace decentralized identity systems
Coin Telegraph
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July 17, 2025
Opinion by: Ezra Reguerra, journalist at Cointelegraph The Kingdom of Bhutan’s openness to dive into Web3 technology creates an opportunity to build a blockchain-based identity infrastructure and modernize the nation’s approach to digital...
Bhutanese Royals Mark Gelephu Airport Groundbreaking
Breaking Travel News
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July 17, 2025
His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen, accompanied by Their Royal Highnesses Gyalsey Jigme Namgyel and Gyalsey Ugyen, graced last week’s official commencement of construction of the Gelephu International Airport (GIA), a landmark...
Bhutan upgrades digital identity wallet, including liveness and P2P chat
Biometric Update
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July 16, 2025
Bhutan has rolled out four major upgrades to its National Digital Identity (NDI) wallet with the enhancements aimed at strengthening identity security, improving service delivery and reducing fraud and impersonation risk for digital transactions....
'Two Scientific Views': Why Assam CM Is Not Worried About China’s Brahmaputra Dam Project
News18
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July 21, 2025
Last Updated:July 21, 2025, 19:26 IST Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma downplays concerns over China's Brahmaputra dam, citing multiple water sources. He trusts the central government to handle discussions with China. Sarma acknowledged uncertainty...
Digital learning for students and teachers with Education Technology Framework 2025
The Bhutanese
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July 21, 2025
With the launch of the Education Technology Framework (ETF) 2025, the Ministry of Education and Skills Development (MoESD) is redefining the future of learning by placing technology into classrooms to prepare students for the demands of a digital...
“Bhutan’s survival hinges on the return of its exiled people”
Khabarhub
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July 16, 2025
KATHMANDU: Balaram Paudel, President of the Bhutan People’s Party (BPP), first published his book Bhutan: Past and Present in 2001. Now, more than two decades later, he has released a new 394-page book titled ‘Pardaa Pachhaadi Ko Bhutan‘ (Bhutan...
Bhutan launches AI for Development Workshop to boost economic growth
Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS)
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July 15, 2025
Bhutan is taking proactive steps to use Artificial Intelligence or AI to boost economic growth and support its national development goals. A key focus will be on using AI to support sectors such as agriculture, hydropower and tourism. As part of...
Highest praise for Bhutanese soldiers: History of RBA (1914-1943) Part II
Kuensel
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“The fourteen Bhutanese boys who were attached to the 2/10 Gurkha Rifles in Shillong for military training, completed their two years course and returned to Kalimpong on the 1st January 1935. They eventually returned to Bhutan with the Maharaja in...
ICC Development Awards 2024 winners announced; USA, Bhutan and Vanuatu win big
CricketAddictor
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July 20, 2025
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the global winners of the ICC Development Awards 2024, recognizing efforts to grow cricket across the world. This year’s ICC Development Awards included a new category—the ICC X Rexona Criiio...