AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoThromde Elections: Only a small slice of Thimphu’s residents voted in the July 15 capital election—2,928 votes out of an estimated 141,000 people—highlighting how local leadership can be decided by a tiny registered-voter pool. Tourism & Trade: Bhutan saw 25,195 international arrivals in June, up sharply year-on-year, with Indian visitors still dominating but non-India markets holding steady; the government also pushed ahead with plans to boost connectivity and industry, including a feasibility greenlight for the Bokajuli Industrial Park in eastern Bhutan. Climate Risk: Super El Niño is expected to worsen heat and drought and could accelerate glacier melt, raising the risk of a glacial lake outburst flood from Thorthormi Lake in Lunana. Regional Security (BIMSTEC): BIMSTEC security chiefs in New Delhi adopted practical maritime guidelines, while the group finalised an action plan to curb illicit financial flows. Energy Policy: Bhutan launched time-bound tax exemptions to speed up renewable energy projects as it targets clean power expansion beyond hydropower. Visa Rules: Bhutan published a 2026 visa-free list naming only India, Bangladesh and Maldives for visa-free entry.
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