GNH on the world stage: A five-day workshop in Thimphu explored creating an international alliance to put well-being alongside GDP, with UN momentum building around broader progress measures. Tourism skills for local value: Phuentshogling’s hospitality sector is training chefs and compiling a cookbook to help hotels serve more authentic Bhutanese vegetarian dishes, aiming to boost local farmers and tourism experiences. Payments expansion with Bhutan link: Bhutan is listed among countries where UPI-based person-to-merchant payments are now live, showing India’s digital payments reach is widening beyond its borders. Farm-to-processor push in Monggar: Bhutan Agro Industries Limited is buying fruit harvests like pineapple and mango, driving a shift toward large-scale fruit farming with guaranteed buyers and added support for organic produce. Jobs pathway for students: Bhutan’s part-time employment system is starting to turn registrations into real work, with students gaining experience and income while employers test the model. Industry under tighter environmental watch: The Department of Industry inspected 154 industrial and delegated activities in 2025–26, focusing on pollution control, waste management, and compliance with environmental clearances. Youth exodus response: Gelephu Mindfulness City is being framed as a Bhutan-led solution to retain young people by pairing economic opportunity with cultural and environmental values.