Sports & Community: Bhutan’s men’s Team One pair (Jurme Rangdal and Tshering Dorji) fought back to reach the CAVA Beach Volleyball Tour Bhutan Open 2026 semi-finals after beating Uzbekistan at Changlimithang, while the women’s Team One pair were knocked out in the quarter-finals. Education & Language Policy: Only 10 B.Ed Primary Dzongkha vacancies were announced for this year’s civil service exam—down sharply from recent years—leaving many graduates worried about job prospects. Culture & Heritage Maintenance: Thimphu’s Buddha Dordenma has begun its first major re-gilding in more than a decade, with gold leaf and spray coating expected to restore the finish for about 15 more years. Lifestyle & Food: Le Méridien Thimphu’s monthly Sunday Brunch returns on Sept 6 with live cooking stations and a mix of Bhutanese, Indian, Asian and Western favourites. Mindfulness & Food Systems: Mongolia’s State Secretary Jambaltseren Tumur-Uya joined the Global Conscious Food Systems Summit in Paro, linking Mongolia’s pastoral heritage with nature-based, climate-resilient food governance. Local Development: Tashithang’s seven sacred lakes are set for eco-tourism development, including walking trails, a watchtower and an eco-lodge to create rural income. International Mobility Watch: Bhutanese applicants in Australia are being advised that reported immigration changes are not yet officially announced, while a new Child visa instrument is described as largely administrative and not expected to broadly affect Bhutanese families.