ICT Policy Push: Bangladesh’s PM adviser Rehan Asif Asad laid out five ICT/telecom priorities: lower effective telecom taxes (51–56% vs global 22–27%), improve mobile and broadband quality, build “One Citizen, One ID, One Digital Wallet” digital public infrastructure, train AI-ready talent, and boost electronics manufacturing. Tourism & Border Business: Bhutan’s 24-hour SDF waiver will expand beyond Rinchending from September, letting regional visitors join approved packages to visit Milarepa Lhakhang and the Pachu Community Ecotourism site—aimed at turning Phuentshogling into a destination, not just a transit stop. Food Safety & Trade Controls: BFDA tightened imports of Langra mangoes after calcium carbide was found in 12 of 34 samples; released consignments now require testing before entering Bhutan’s market. Public Finance Watch: Bhutan’s foreign reserves fell about USD 31M between June and July, with fuel import costs and ngultrum depreciation cited as key pressures. Family Policy Update: Government clarified the Third Child Plus Programme extends to eligible Bhutanese families living abroad. Mining Outlook: Bhutan’s first nationwide airborne survey flagged promising targets for copper, tungsten and other critical minerals, with ground validation next. Crypto Treasury Update: Royal Government of Bhutan continued selling sovereign Bitcoin, moving another 434.87 BTC (about $27.93M), keeping the Gelephu Mindfulness City plan funded while reserves shrink.