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WEB2 days ago · The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) spent a total of Nu 528.03 million for the fourth National Assembly (NA) and National Council (NC) elections held last year. However, this figure reflects a decrease in spending compared to the …
Urgent climate action and sustainable development: Nicholas …
WEB3 days ago · YK Poudel. At the Bhutan Innovation Forum yesterday, economist and House of Lords member in the United Kingdom, Nicholas H. Stern underscored the urgent need for climate action intertwined with sustainable economic development and sustainability. In his opening session titled ‘Managing Climate Risks and Promoting Sustainability’, Nicholas …
Bhutan’s path to innovation economy | Kuensel Online
WEB4 days ago · The chief executive officer of Druk Holding and Investments (DHI), Ujjwall Deep Dahal, said that agriculture, hydropower, and tourism have traditionally been the pillars of Bhutan’s economy. DHI, he said, is exploring innovation as a new economic pillar. “We must invest in softer areas such as mindset, education, and talent development.”.
Technology and collaboration key to growth of Bhutanese …
WEB4 days ago · Experts at the forum said that incorporating modern technologies and fostering international collaboration is essential for preparing Bhutanese students for an increasingly interconnected and rapidly evolving world. Globally, digital learning platforms and artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tools are transforming traditional education models.
Editorial - Kuensel Online
WEB3 days ago · September 30th, 2024. Hydropower is the lifeblood of our economy. The sector generates substantial revenue for our country every year. However, Bhutan’s energy landscape is changing, and quite rapidly at that. Our status as a net exporter of electricity is likely to flip by 2026. As per a recent finance ministry report, domestic electricity ...
Bhutan unveils GMC as a model of futuristic sustainable urban ...
WEB5 days ago · The GMC project in Bhutan is a pioneering initiative that aims to create an urban environment centered around mindfulness, sustainability, and innovation. By integrating traditional Bhutanese with cutting-edge design and technology, the GMC aspires to be a global exemplar of holistic urban development. Bjarke Ingels said the GMC will …
Dzongkha - Kuensel Online
WEB5 days ago · དྲན་ཤེས་ཁྲོམ་ཚོགས་ཀྱི་དོན་ལུ་ ཏི་རུ་གསརཔ་ གཏེར་ཨིན་པའི ...
Ter: blockchain and gold backed currency for GMC
WEB5 days ago · According to the finance managing director of GMC, HoBeng Lim, Ter is built on blockchain technology to ensure transparency, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. The new currency will be fully backed by physical gold. “In a way, it is a return to and reinterpretation of the gold standard,” HoBeng Lim said, highlighting the currency’s ...
ORO Bank: Asia’s first full-reserve digital bank | Kuensel Online
WEB5 days ago · ORO Bank, one of the first projects of the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) initiative, will be Asia’s first full-reserve digital bank. The bank will serve residents and investors of the GMC, as well as entrepreneurs and individuals worldwide interested in financing start-ups, supporting disruptive industries, and accessing stable banking services.
GMC to adopt Singaporean law | Kuensel Online
WEB5 days ago · The Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) will adopt Singaporean law as its primary legal framework to build a strong foundation for governing various sectors in the Special Administrative Region (SAR) envisioned by His Majesty the King. The managing director of legal affairs of GMC, Ben Gaw, said that while the core legal structure will …