AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHydropower Deal: Adani Power and Bhutan’s Druk Green Power Corporation (DGPC) have signed the Shareholders Agreement for the 770 MW Chamkharchhu-I hydropower project in Zhemgang, using a 49:51 equity split and a 30-year BOOT concession; construction is expected to start in H1 2027 with commissioning targeted within six years, aiming to meet Bhutan’s peak winter needs and export surplus power to India in summer. Regional Trade & Security: Nepal’s Home Minister Sudhan Gurung is set to visit New Delhi on Oct 12 for the first BIMSTEC Home Ministers’ meeting since 1997, focusing on cross-cutting security cooperation including terrorism, transnational crime and disasters. Public Health Regulation: Bhutan’s BFDA has proposed banning vaping products through amendments to the Tobacco Control Act, alongside stronger rules for minors and an import-authorisation system for testing tobacco/nicotine products before authorisation. Business & Skills: South Korea discussed AI-powered procurement with Asian partners at a conference in Thimphu, pushing “intelligent” e-procurement that forecasts demand and flags anomalies while keeping fairness and transparency central. Tourism: Bhutan Soul Travel has relaunched with Bhutan À La Carte, offering tailored, high-value low-volume experiences after a pre-pandemic pause.
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