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Buddhist Women Gather to Discuss Ordination, Social Justice, and Solidarity
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July 8, 2025
The 19th Sakyadhita Conference, “Navigating Change: Buddhist Women in Transition,” took place June 16–23 in the strikingly multicultural, multireligious city of Kuching, Sarawak, East Malaysia. Close to 400 participants—Buddhist monastics at all...
Bhutan’s Consumer Programs Need Rethinking
Bhutan Times
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DAWA ZANGMO Thimphu comprehensive new study has shed light on the effectiveness of Bhutan’s consumer advocacy programs, revealing significant strides in educating students on consumer rights and responsibilities, while also highlighting persistent...
Bhutan Grows, But Who Stays to Build It?
Bhutan Times
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PM Raises Concern in State of the Nation Report TIL BDR GHALLEY Thimphu Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, presenting the Second Annual State of the Nation Report to the Joint Sitting of Parliament on 03 July, highlighted Bhutan’s accelerating...
Bhutan Sets Global Precedent with National Crypto Tourism Payment Platform
Bhutan Times
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DAWA ZANGMO Thimphu Bhutan has taken a bold leap into the future of financial innovation by launching the world’s first nationwide cryptocurrency-based tourism payment system. In a landmark initiative, the Royal Government of Bhutan, through its...
Bhutan’s Green Revolution
Bhutan Times
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Renewable Lift Irrigation to Power 62,000 Acres, Slash Emissions and Empower Women TIL BDR GHALLEY Thimphu Renewable energy-powered lift irrigation systems have the potential to irrigate up to 62,000 acres of farmland and cut about 68,000 metric...
Bhutan’s Long Working Hours Ranking Raises Questions Over Data Accuracy
Bhutan Times
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TIL BDR GHALLEY Thimphu Bhutan has been ranked among the countries with the highest average working hours globally in 2024, according to a recent report by the International Labour Organization (ILO). The report states that Bhutanese employees...
Bhutan aligns school curriculum with Cambridge standards
Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS)
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July 7, 2025
The Ministry of Education and Skills Development is aligning the National School Curriculum with the Cambridge standards and not adopting the Cambridge curriculum. According to the education minister, the alignment will focus on four key aspects,...
Bhutan: Where There Are More Trees Than People
Online Indian News
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July 7, 2025
Known as the Land of Happiness, Bhutan prioritises the well-being and happiness of its citizens over purely economic growth. This holistic approach emphasises environmental conservation, cultural preservation and good governance. This small...
Thai Princess Award Foundation strengthens education ties with Vietnam
The Nation Thailand
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July 7, 2025
Vietnam has had six teachers honoured with the award to date. This year’s Vietnamese recipient is Nguyen Thi Thu Lan, Principal of Ward 5 Kindergarten in District 10, HCM City. She was recognised for her innovative initiatives, including...
Christians Worship Without Churches in a Tiny Asian Hermit Kingdom
International Christian Concern
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July 7, 2025
7/7/2025 Bhutan (International Christian Concern) – There aren’t many reports of Christians being attacked in Bhutan. For that matter, news of any sort from Bhutan is relatively scarce. Nestled between the giants of China and India, this...
Bhutan’s economy at risk without urgent climate action: World Bank report
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Bhutan could face severe economic losses by mid-century if it fails to adapt to a warming, drying climate, according to a new World Bank report launched yesterday. growth. will lose to locked content agriculture, Rice resilience to locked...
Bhutan prepares for aging society
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Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay acknowledged Bhutan’s rapidly aging population as a sign of progress while warning of potential challenges if current demographic trends continue at the National Assembly yesterday. for economy a 72 locked content...
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. for Ema Datshi on August locked content the GNH Lhakhang by...
“Bhutan Believe” film wins Silver Award at US International Awards
Kuensel
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Bhutan’s national brand film “Bhutan Believe” has won the silver award at the 2025 US International Awards in the category for best video for tourism country promotion on June 25. culture, will the of locked content stunning dance future, it’s...
Young filmmakers rise through ‘Art for People’
Kuensel
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In a quiet yet powerful culmination, 35 young Bhutanese creatives came together to screen their short films at the closing event of “Art for People” programme, a two-week filmmaking course. intensity Gross National Happiness WangdiIn in locked...
Taiwan qualify for Women's Asian Cup
Taipei Times
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July 6, 2025
Taiwan on Saturday qualified for next year's AFC Women's Asian Cup in Australia after defeating Group D hosts Indonesia 2-1 in Tangerang. Taiwan scored on a long-range strike from substitute Liu Yu-chiao in the 75th minute to break a 1-1 tie and...
MP questions uneven enforcement of attic ban
Kuensel
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The Member of Parliament (MP) for Lamgong-Wangchang called for a revision of the country’s building regulations after raising concerns about the inconsistent enforcement of a nationwide ban on attic construction. provisions. Paro circular a locked...
Ritu and Monika in Bhutan to join Paro FC for women’s league
United News of Bangladesh
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Bangladesh women’s footballers Ritu Porna Chakma and Monika Chakma reached Bhutan on Monday morning to join Paro FC for the upcoming Bhutan Women’s League season. They landed in Bhutan just hours after helping Bangladesh secure a historic spot in...
RAA Audit Reveals Widespread Deficiencies in WASH Facilities Across Thimphu Thromde Schools
Bhutan Times
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TIL BDR GHALLEY Thimphu The Royal Audit Authority (RAA) has called for immediate improvements in Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) facilities in Thimphu Thromde schools after a performance audit uncovered widespread non-compliance with the...
BFF and BCCB recognised for sports development
Kuensel
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The Bhutan Football Federation (BFF) and the Bhutan Cricket Council Board (BCCB) have recently received recognition from international sports bodies for their efforts in developing sports within the country. developing Gho their FIFA locked...