AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoGelephu Finance: A royal decree gives Gelephu Mindfulness City’s new central bank authority to manage reserves, set monetary policy and hold digital assets. Crypto holdings are permitted, not required; Bhutan’s Royal Monetary Authority remains the national central bank. Demographic Outlook: Bhutan has five years to make the most of its working-age population before it peaks in 2031, the World Bank warns. The country is projected to become an aged society by 2048, making job creation and productivity gains increasingly urgent. Business Climate: The Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry plans a Nu 300,000 system to let businesses track complaints and monitor their resolution, alongside a review of regulatory hurdles. Trade: Thailand supplied Nu 2.67 billion in imports in 2024, while Bhutan’s exports reached Nu 84 million, led by cordyceps and matsutake mushrooms. The figures highlight scope to broaden Bhutan’s sales in a trade relationship still marked by a large deficit.
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