Education & Skills: Bhutan’s MoESD and EtonHouse International Education Group will launch EtonHouse Bhutan International School, the country’s first international K–12 school, opening in Academic Year 26/27 with an inquiry-led model rooted in Bhutanese culture and GNH. Energy & Climate Finance: Bhutan’s electricity tariff debate is framed as more than pricing—it’s about who carries the risk premium for clean development and how regulation and capital costs shape outcomes. Water Security: The National Council reviewed climate-resilient watershed management and heard that springs and water sources are drying, rainfall is shifting, and development plus institutional gaps are stressing watersheds that underpin drinking water, farming and hydropower. Transport Transition: EV interest is rising as fuel prices climb; registrations increased to 1,343 by April, but charging gaps and high upfront costs still slow adoption. Agriculture Exports: Bhutan exported 10,975 MT of primary agri-products in Jan–Apr 2026, led by oranges (8,012 MT) and arecanut, mainly to India and Bangladesh. Trade Logistics: Key southern trade corridors and rail connectivity remain stalled pending India’s approvals, delaying lower-cost market access. Public Finance Watch: Parliament discussions highlight a widening mismatch as non-hydropower external debt surges, adding pressure on domestic revenue. Bitcoin Reserves: On-chain reports say Bhutan transferred another 90 BTC (~$7m) to a Segwit address, pushing 2026 outflows above $237m and renewing questions about sovereign crypto reserve management. Regional Diplomacy: PM Tshering Tobgay’s Assam visit included prayers at Maa Kamakhya Temple and renewed commitments to strengthen Bhutan–Assam ties.