Phuentsholing Trade & Tourism: Bhutan’s main land gateway is getting upgrades after May 24 congestion saw 2,149 tourists enter in a day, with the Home Minister saying the issue was high arrivals plus operational pressure, not staffing gaps. Skills & Education Infrastructure: MoESD says it’s tackling classroom and facility shortages at the College of Zorig Chusum in Trashiyangtse with immediate and longer-term measures. Rural Health Workforce: MPs raised concerns over shortages of health workers in remote areas, including the lack of female health assistants at gewog health centres. Population & Care: A new look at ageing in Bhutan highlights how migration is reshaping family care and leaving elderly residents with more uncertainty. Livestock Policy: The National Council adopted Bhutan’s Livestock Bill 2025, allowing meat shops only from designated locations. Digital Finance in Gelephu: Ceffu received a full financial services licence for regulated digital-asset custody, investment dealing and credit arranging in Gelephu Mindfulness City. Cross-border Connectivity (Regional): India’s Amit Shah is set to launch the Land Port Management System (LPMS) on June 9 to digitise land-port cargo and passenger processing—relevant for Bhutan’s wider trade facilitation environment. EU Business Linkages (Regional): A “Team Europe” delegation will visit Assam on June 8-9 to pursue trade and investment in green energy, semiconductors, healthcare, tea and agri-food—potential spillovers for Bhutan-linked supply chains.