AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoBhutan-UK Trade: UK-Bhutan trade more than doubled to £7m in the four quarters to March 2026, driven by a surge in UK exports while Bhutan imports stayed under £0.5m. Hospitality Digital Push: Bhutan’s first National Digital Readiness Benchmark found half of 3-star hotels are digitally advanced, but direct booking and hotels’ control of their online presence still lag. Regulatory Bottlenecks: A Business Regulatory Review flagged 111 regulatory issues slowing private sector growth, adding to broader process, finance and access barriers. India-Bhutan Development Pipeline: India reaffirmed support for Bhutan’s 13th Five-Year Plan and approved 12 new projects worth ₹332 crore, alongside ongoing credit and programme funding. Tourism Branding: DAMC launched the “Taste Bhutan” collective brand for Singapore, aiming to boost market access for Bhutanese agri-products. US Visa Bond Impact: The US made its visa bond programme permanent for 50 countries, including Bhutan, with refundable deposits up to $20,000 for some B1/B2 applicants. Digital Payments Context: UPI is now live in Bhutan and other markets, reflecting growing cross-border payment momentum.
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