AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoBhutan–India Diplomacy: Bhutan’s PM Tshering Tobgay sent a heartfelt message to India’s Narendra Modi as he became the longest continuously serving elected PM, calling him a “friend, brother and mentor” and praising the enduring Bhutan–India partnership. Tourism & Border Services: Phuentsholing’s immigration upgrade is set to ease tourist arrival congestion, with renovated counters returning next month and plans for terminal expansion after overcrowding concerns. Health Workforce: Bhutan’s National Assembly heard worries over a nurse shortage, with MPs questioning a moratorium on new nursing colleges and urging wider training opportunities beyond Thimphu. Finance & Lending Rates: Bhutan’s government is exploring ways to reduce high lending rates after banks still charge around 11% despite a lower Minimum Lending Rate, with non-performing loans and operating costs cited. Human Rights Watch: HRW welcomed Bhutan’s release of two political prisoners but urged urgent release of at least 28 others still held, citing long-standing rights concerns. Regional Trade Tech: India’s Land Port Management System (VINIMAY) launch aims to digitise border cargo and passenger processing, a move that could affect cross-border movement for Bhutan-bound travellers and trade.
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