AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBIMSTEC & Climate: Nepal’s PM Balendra Shah urged BIMSTEC members to work together on climate change and natural disasters, while also pushing stronger transport, trade and digital connectivity as the bloc marks its 29th anniversary. Tourism & Service: Bhutan’s Home Minister told Parliament that tourist permit delays at Phuentsholing are being monitored closely, after MPs raised concerns about long queues for SDF payments and entry formalities. Waste & Accountability: Government reaffirmed its push for Zero Waste Bhutan 2030, stressing public participation and better waste segregation, while responding to questions on incinerators, MRFs, e-waste and EV battery management. Renewables Policy: The National Assembly advanced Bhutan’s Renewable Energy Tax Exemption Bill 2026, offering indirect tax exemptions for renewable projects to cut costs and improve energy security. Gelephu Momentum: Pelsung’s third cohort graduated in Gelephu, with training linked to the GMC vision, including work on a waste-to-resources climate startup. Neonatal Care: Bhutan is focusing on quality and access in neonatal services, with new Mother and Child Hospitals in Thimphu and Mongar expected to be completed soon. Bitcoin Watch: On-chain reports say Bhutan-linked wallets moved 738 BTC worth about $44.88M, continuing a structured sovereign drawdown amid market volatility.
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