AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoBhutan Solar Push: Bhutan’s Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources has invited bids to install three grid-tied rooftop solar PV systems at schools, covering engineering, design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning and remote monitoring, with an eight-month delivery target and bid deadline on Aug 24. Digital Connectivity: GovTech says Bhutan’s Third International Internet Gateway is in its final preparatory stage, awaiting Indian regulatory clearances for a joint survey at the India–Bangladesh border to complete the point of interconnection for cross-border fibre. Forestry Reform: Bhutan is expanding private sector participation in timber harvesting and wood processing to boost domestic supply and value-added manufacturing, shifting beyond state-led operations. Gelephu Spotlight: Bhutan will host the inaugural Asia Visionary Summit (Nov 6–8, 2026) under the King’s patronage, aiming to bring under 500 invited leaders to discuss innovation and sustainability tied to Gelephu Mindfulness City. Tiger Conservation, Bhutan Angle: A Bhutanese book launched for Global Tiger Day uses Buddhist scriptures and traditional wisdom to frame tiger protection around values held in rural communities, not just scientific messaging.
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