Secured Credit Systems: Bhutan’s Royal Monetary Authority met the Ministry of Justice’s National Registration Agency for Secured Transactions and State Compensation to exchange experience on collateral registry and secured transactions, supported by the IFC—aimed at safer credit and stronger economic access. Cross-Border Payments: South Africa is looking at India’s UPI model after a Nepal link, as cashless payments expand beyond borders. Health Spending Efficiency: Bhutan’s health ministry and the World Bank discussed how to cut waste in health spending, citing inefficiencies like unnecessary services and longer-than-needed hospital stays. Cultural Heritage Funding: Religious organisations want gewog grants for temple and heritage preservation raised, saying current allocations are delaying repairs and activities. Disaster & Transport Disruption: Recurring Amochhu flooding in Phuentshogling is stranding exporters and workers and delaying permits, with rules on Indian drivers’ entry/exit making delays worse. Digital Skills Push: A Youth Tech-Novation Hackathon showcased digital solutions and trained hundreds of young Bhutanese through youth centres and colleges. Natural Dye Revival: Training in natural wool dyeing in Bumthang aims to revive Yathra weaving as sheep-rearing declines. Forest Fire Monitoring Training: ISRO’s NRSC trained Bhutanese officials on satellite-based forest fire detection and burnt-area mapping. Medical Waste Management: DGHS and UNOPS held a workshop on sustainable medical waste management under Bangladesh’s IMPACT programme.