Education & Skills: Bhutan and EtonHouse International Education Group have signed a landmark deal to open the country’s first international K–12 school in AY 26/27, aiming to build globally competent learners while keeping Bhutanese culture at the core. Forestry & Trade: Bhutan has started a Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification pilot in Paro, Bumthang, Wangdue Phodrang and Thimphu, covering 50,000 hectares, to improve timber traceability and unlock better global market access. Climate Resilience & Water: The National Council reviewed Bhutan’s Climate Resilient Watershed Management report, with findings pointing to drying springs, shifting rainfall and stressed watersheds affecting drinking water, farming and hydropower. Energy Policy: Bhutan’s electricity tariff debate is tied to the bigger question of who bears the risk premium for clean development, as the country balances affordability with climate investment credibility. Transport Transition: EV interest is rising as fuel prices climb, with registrations up and dealers reporting stronger sales, though charging gaps still slow adoption. Agribusiness Exports: Bhutan exported 10,975 MT of agricultural products in Jan–Apr 2026, led by oranges and arecanut, mainly to India and Bangladesh. Fiscal Watch: The RAA warns fuel price support is becoming a growing fiscal burden and urges targeted subsidies, tighter monitoring and an early exit plan. Crypto Flows: Bhutan-linked wallets moved another 90 BTC (about $7m), pushing 2026 transfers past $237m and renewing questions around its sovereign Bitcoin strategy. Regional Business Links: Bhutan’s trade corridors and rail connectivity plans remain stalled pending India’s approvals, delaying lower-cost export routes for southern districts.