AGP Executive Report
Last update: 43 minutes agoDigital Assets & Regulation: Bitget signed a cooperation agreement with Gelephu Mindfulness City Authority to set up a licensed digital asset presence in Gelephu Mindfulness City, including applying for a Financial Services Licence under the Gelephu Financial Services Office framework. Business Scaling Challenge: Bhutan’s Annual Industry Report 2026 says over 95% of industries remain cottage and small, with medium/large firms at about 4%, citing unprofitability, limited credit access, and competitiveness gaps. Healthcare Access: Damphu Hospital in Tsirang is seeing patients miss consultations due to token limits, but the hospital points to a doctor shortage as the core bottleneck. Trade & Supply: Roadside roasted maize vendors along a busy Bhutan corridor say local maize runs out quickly, pushing them to source supplies from across the border to meet demand. Security & Courts: Paro District Court sentenced three people for smuggling USD 450,000 out of Bhutan, including concealment in whiskey packaging at the airport. Insurance Uptake: After the June earthquake near Punakha, two insurers have paid over Nu 15 million so far on property damage claims, with more cases still being assessed.
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