AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAI & Data Infrastructure: Canada-based Sato Technologies signed an LoI to build a 100MW AI data centre in Bhutan’s Gelephu Mindfulness City, starting with 5MW and potentially scaling to 500MW, powered by Bhutan’s hydropower. Energy Expansion: The ADB approved a USD 160 million loan to add at least 310MW of solar capacity under the Solar Farm Expansion Project, including new solar farms in Bumthang and Lhuentse plus grid transmission works. Urban Polls: In Phuentshogling Thromde, candidates are campaigning on practical issues—especially 24/7 safe drinking water and faster Local Area Plan implementation. Education Finance: Bhutan’s ESP Education Loan Scheme faces a funding gap after demand surged to 1,188 applications worth over Nu 1.1bn; the government says eligible applicants will still be supported while it seeks extra funds. Aviation Service: Drukair introduced a Meet and Assist Service at select Asian airports, including Paro, Bangkok, Singapore, Delhi, Guwahati and Dubai. Regional Justice Watch: Nepal’s Kathmandu District Court convicted former Deputy PM Top Bahadur Rayamajhi and former Home Minister Bal Krishna Khand in the fake Bhutanese refugee scam; sentencing is set for July 13.
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