AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBhutan’s SME growth angle: A new business opportunity is emerging for Bhutan’s SMEs as the country shifts from GDP-only thinking toward Gross Ecosystem Product (GEP), tying economic value to nature and sustainability. Energy & tech for resilience: DrukSmart Talks 2026 highlighted how Industrial AI, digital twins and predictive intelligence could help Bhutan’s hydropower operators move from reactive maintenance to earlier fault detection and better planning around water availability and demand. Tourism gateway upgrade: Phuentsholing launched a destination brand plus digital visitor services and new experiences to encourage longer stays, aiming to move the southern entry point beyond “transit” and support local businesses. Regional security cooperation: Bhutan joined BIMSTEC talks in New Delhi on counter-terrorism and transnational crime, reviewing threats and sub-group work on trafficking, illicit drugs, money laundering and radicalisation. Macro outlook for Bhutan: ADB kept Bhutan’s 2026 growth forecast at 6.5% but raised its inflation projection, keeping cost pressures in focus for businesses and households. Cross-border movement for Project 108: India’s Assam plans a temporary immigration office near the Dadgiri-Hatisar border ahead of Bhutan’s November 1 “Project 108” programme, with thousands expected to pass through.
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