AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoElectricity Tariff Debate: Bhutan’s proposed power tariff revision is drawing careful, constructive pushback in Parliament, with MPs warning about cost-of-living pressure and asking what support households and businesses will get as low-voltage users face a steep jump. Charcoal Supply Crunch: Government has issued nine charcoal industry licenses, but only two are operating—officials say more licenses, including mobile production near raw material sources, aim to cut imports that still dominate the market. FDI Slowdown After Summit: Despite Invest Bhutan Summit 2026 MoUs tied to a Nu 55 billion pipeline, only one deal has reached formal FDI registration so far, with most projects still “under discussion.” Wildlife Tech for Enforcement: A new DNA-based study maps pangolin trafficking origins, while Nepal’s Myagdi is using camera traps to monitor endangered red pandas. Clean Energy Workforce: Tata Power and DGPC signed an MoU to train workers for Bhutan’s 5,000 MW clean energy push. Policy Watch: A new Insolvency Bill is set to tackle non-performing loans, and GST exemptions are being expanded for more essential items.
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