AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDisaster Preparedness: Bhutan’s Thimphu earthquake drill (7.5 scenario) with Nepal’s NSET support flagged gaps in emergency equipment and resource mobilisation, testing coordination among authorities, hospitals and responders under the Thimphu Earthquake Contingency Plan. Energy & Investment: Druk Holding Investments is moving beyond hydropower by advancing geothermal exploration at 11 hot spring sites, supported by the World Bank, ÍSOR and KenGen, as part of its 10X Roadmap. Business & Tourism: Bumthang operators want more tourism facilities and attractions after low occupancy keeps hotels underutilised, with some reporting only single-digit occupancy outside peak months. Trade & Costs: Informal trade and taxes/regulations are squeezing businesses in Phuentsholing, while a separate regional disruption shows how cross-border policy shifts can quickly raise project costs. Crypto Policy Debate: A new push argues that banning crypto isn’t working and Bhutan should focus on regulation instead.
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