Digital Identity & DPI: Bhutan joined the 50-in-5 campaign as its 39th member, backing its self-sovereign digital ID push under the Bhutan NDI to strengthen trusted service delivery and unlock new business opportunities. Public Sector Innovation: The RCSC launched the first Civil Service Innovation Day to showcase practical reforms and citizen-centric, digital transformation ideas across government agencies. Green Economy & Agrifood Value: Bhutan launched 11 ABS-certified biodiversity products, including moringa and cordyceps-based wellness items, aiming to scale premium green exports and local entrepreneurship. Tourism Trade: Bhutan wrapped up its first Bhutan International Travel Mart (BITM) 2026 in Thimphu with 200+ international buyers and flagged the 2027 edition. Finance & Lending Costs: Government said it is exploring ways to reduce high lending rates as borrowing costs and non-performing loans continue to pressure households and businesses. Audit & Accountability: New enforcement will push long-pending audit irregularities into mandatory court adjudication for serious cases, with ACC denial for agencies that miss timelines. Infrastructure for Food Security: Bangladesh plans 2,000 mini cold storages nationwide to help farmers store produce, reduce price crashes, and improve fair returns. Cross-border Payments: India and Nepal operationalised a UPI–NPI remittance link for instant transfers, boosting digital financial connectivity for travellers and businesses. Climate Risk Watch: ICIMOD warned that even with below-normal monsoon in the Hindu Kush Himalaya, flash-flood and landslide risks remain high due to intense rainfall bursts and rising temperatures.