Digital Assets & Finance: 3iQ will manage a portion of Bhutan’s Gelephu Mindfulness City Bitcoin treasury, with a mandate backed by GMC BTC holdings plus staff training and a long-term local presence aimed at building an institutional-grade digital asset hub. Energy & Development Cooperation: India and Bhutan reviewed progress on India-supported projects under Bhutan’s 13th Five-Year Plan, including virtual inauguration of Thimphu Ecological Park and Olakha Park, exchange of a concessional INR/Nu 40 billion line of credit, and handover of 45 EV cars. Media & Employment Compliance: Bhutan’s Labour Department ordered Bhutan Broadcasting Service to compensate its former Chief Editor over recruitment/appointment delays and grade mismatch, and recommended stronger future recruitment practices. Tourism & Hospitality Policy: HRAB raised concerns over Hotel Classification System requirements and eligibility for the Economic Stimulus Programme interest subsidy, saying rules may not fit seasonal hotels and operational realities. Conservation & Community Livelihoods: Three new human-tiger coexistence projects were launched in Nubi, Trongsa, using early-warning tools and results-based incentives to reduce livestock losses in tiger corridors. Regional Trade Signal: Assam’s Purabi ice cream made its first shipment to Bhutan (5,627 litres), opening a new value-added dairy export channel for Northeast farmers and cooperatives. Macro Risk: A World Bank report warns extreme heat could cut South Asia’s economy by nearly 7% by 2050, with Bhutan included among the affected countries.