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Top Five Business Ideas Bag Grants at National Start-up Weekend

May 16, 2018

Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay said during the prize awarding ceremony that although the government has been promoting entrepreneurship, providing support in terms of policy and finance, it is time to streamline these processes.

Seven Business Ideas Win Cash Prizes At The Business Idea Competition Of Bhutan

May 16, 2018

"A business idea’s real worth lies in the successful execution and not in the idea itself."

Techstars Startup Weekend Bhutan (Eco-Tourism): 54 Hours where innovation meets happiness and sustainable development

November 30, 2017

The eventful weekend saw 130 keen people in attendance, of which 56 pitched ideas. This was the fifth time that such an experiential learning method was implemented in Bhutan to teach entrepreneurship first hand.

Applying the Concept of GNH on Social Enterprises

November 16, 2017

The essence of a social entrepreneur is what they can do and how they can balance the social and the commercial aspects of a business.

Bhutan is the best place to do business in the Indian sub-continent

November 16, 2017

Compared to its neighbours, Bhutan is still the considered the best place to do business in the region. India is ranked 100th, Nepal (105), Sri Lanka (111), the Maldives (136), Pakistan (147), Bangladesh (177) and Afghanistan (183).

Startup Weekend Begins in Phuentsholing

October 30, 2017

The Startup Weekend is organised in collaboration with Thimphu Techpark, Techstars, Department of IT and Telecom (DITT) and the UNDP.

Denmark to Support Bhutan’s Organic Agriculture

October 25, 2017

Bhutan officially launched the policy for organic farming in 2007 and proclaimed the intention to become a fully organic country by the year 2020.

Another Techpark in Bhutan by 2019

October 17, 2017

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MoIC) will establish another Techpark by 2019. This is geared towards addressing unemployment in the country through Information and Communications Technology. The plan was highlighted at the 3rd ICT Conference held in the capital on 16 Oct 2017.

Thimphu TechPark aims to attract foreign investment

October 03, 2017

The main mission of the company is to attract reputed IT/ITES companies from both within Bhutan and around the world to work with the company for technology based collaboration, learning and innovation.

Dhaka, Thimphu for boosting regional connectivity

April 19, 2017

Bangladesh and Bhutan yesterday stressed the need for boosting regional connectivity and expediting the process of implementing the BBIN initiative to bring prosperity in the region.

Commercialisation of agriculture growing: Agriculture minister

June 10, 2016

At the question hour at the National Council yesterday, agriculture minister Yeshey Dorji said that the government’s investment to upgrade agriculture to commercial scale has grown over the years.

IT park running out of space

January 30, 2016

In what could rid its image as a white elephant, there are more than 600 Bhutanese employed at the IT park today and almost all of its office space has been rented out.

Free trade is compatible with GNH

December 03, 2015

Since joining the World Trade Organization (WTO) has been equated with consumerism, a question that is often raised in Bhutan’s accession is whether WTO market principles are attuned to sustainable development.

24 FDI projects approved during government’s tenure

November 23, 2015

A total of 24 Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) projects were registered during the government’s tenure, economic affairs minister Norbu Wangchuk said on November 20. The total number of FDI projects today, he said, was 55.

An investment guide to attract investors

June 23, 2015

With the launch of the online “Investment guide (iGuide) to Bhutan” yesterday, investors – local and foreign alike – can now access information for setting up business at the click of a mouse.

Facilitating FDI

June 23, 2015

The need for foreign direct investment was long recognised, given the lack of capital and expertise, the need to create employment and generate income.

Indian investors explore Bhutan’s potential

May 15, 2015

If the visit by the delegation from Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry, India was any indication of more foreign investment in the country, then education, hospitality, information technology, agri-business and consulting are few areas of interest to India.

Branding happiness for Bhutan

March 26, 2015

Bhutan’s happiness concept will now be used to promote brand Bhutan, according to a strategy that a Singapore-based branding consultant, FutureBrand, has come up with.

Dhaka based Southtech Ltd. comes to Bhutan

February 06, 2015

A 100 percent Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) company has sought its shelter in the IT Park. It was inaugurated yesterday.

FDI policy relaxed to attract investors

January 08, 2015

Foreign direct investment (FDI) firms earning non-convertible currency and Indian rupee can now repatriate their dividends in convertible currency like US dollar, Euro and Great Britain Pound.

Bhutan seeks more foreign investments in hydro power sector

February 02, 2013

Bhutan is looking at attracting more foreign investments and greater private participation in expanding the country's hydro power sector.

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Top Five Business Ideas Bag Grants at National Start-up Weekend

Seven Business Ideas Win Cash Prizes At The Business Idea Competition Of Bhutan

Techstars Startup Weekend Bhutan (Eco-Tourism): 54 Hours where innovation meets happiness and sustainable development

Applying the Concept of GNH on Social Enterprises

Bhutan is the best place to do business in the Indian sub-continent

Startup Weekend Begins in Phuentsholing

Denmark to Support Bhutan’s Organic Agriculture

Another Techpark in Bhutan by 2019

Thimphu TechPark aims to attract foreign investment

Dhaka, Thimphu for boosting regional connectivity

Commercialisation of agriculture growing: Agriculture minister

IT park running out of space

Free trade is compatible with GNH

24 FDI projects approved during government’s tenure

An investment guide to attract investors

Facilitating FDI

Indian investors explore Bhutan’s potential

Branding happiness for Bhutan

Dhaka based Southtech Ltd. comes to Bhutan

FDI policy relaxed to attract investors

Bhutan seeks more foreign investments in hydro power sector

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