AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoBhutan-India ties & development: Japan has shifted its Bhutan development cooperation toward a human security approach, focusing on resilience, balanced rural-urban growth and stronger livelihoods. Bhutan economy & private sector: Bhutan launched a National Entrepreneurship Strategy 2026 aimed at turning startups into growth engines, tackling barriers like inactive licenses and limited scaling support. Digital payments across borders: NPCI says UPI transactions in India moderated in June to Rs 28.9 lakh crore, while daily averages hit a record 757 million; NPCI also partnered with HSBC India and J.P. Morgan Payments for real-time FX settlement in overseas UPI payments, with UPI already live in Bhutan. Governance & integrity: Experts met in Thimphu to discuss better ways to measure anti-corruption effectiveness, including political finance transparency and AI tools. Environment & wildlife: Bhutan completed a nationwide musk deer survey using nearly 500 camera traps across 17 dzongkhags, and ranked fifth globally for freshwater resources per capita. Regional telecom cooperation: PTA hosted a South Asian telecom regulators meeting in Islamabad with Bhutan among participants to coordinate policy and regulation.
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