AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoBhutan Innovation & Jobs: Bhutan slipped to 74th in the Global Innovation Index 2026, with officials saying the next hurdle is turning strengths like filmmaking and low-carbon energy into real businesses, tech and products. Digital Finance & Investing: A report highlights India’s UPI boom—550m users—yet far fewer people invest in mutual funds (62m) or equities (50m), pointing to complexity, perceived volatility and limited trusted guidance. Tourism Push: Seven Bhutanese hotels will represent the country at the South Asian Travel Awards in the Maldives, aiming to boost visibility and hospitality links across the region. Power Reliability: Bhutan Power Corporation says reliability improved in Jigmecholing after maintenance and vegetation clearance, though weather and terrain still trigger outages. Gelephu Infrastructure: The Gelephu Flood Protection Project is completed and handed over to Gelephu Mindfulness City, strengthening vulnerable river stretches ahead of rapid urban growth. Health & Research: Druk Holding & Investments partnered with the Tower Council Foundation to build a “generational health” ecosystem, targeting research, diagnostics and entrepreneurship. Education & Climate Context: Coverage also flags how Himalayan climate risks are reshaping downstream hazards and livelihoods, reinforcing the need for resilience planning.
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