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Supporting Sustainable Land Management in Bhutan through Enhanced Geospatial Capacities: A UNOSAT Success Story
UN International Training and Research Center
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July 24, 2025
The Thimphu Urban Planning Division has streamlined its zoning processes through GIS tools and web applications. A notable achievement was processing 1,300 street signs into a database within three months, improving postal delivery services....
Beyond Scarcity: Embracing Happytalism for a World of Abundance
EIN Presswire
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August 22, 2025
Reframing the SDGs to New Happytalist Goals. A New Roadmap for a Flourishing World MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, August 22, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In 2015, the United Nations launched 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to mobilize the world...
Final Call: Extreme Bike Tours Opens Last Remaining Spots for 2025 Motorcycle Tours in Bhutan, Rajasthan & Sri Lanka
EIN Presswire
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June 22, 2025
Ride in the magical destinations discover the freedom of touring on two wheels. AUSTRALIA, June 22, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Adventure travel company Extreme Bike Tours has issued a final call to riders around the world: last remaining spaces...
The Maple Staple Spotlight Shelf Highlights Fantasy, Memoir, Cultural Reflection, Political Analysis, and Thriller
EIN Presswire
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August 21, 2025
These five books invite readers into journeys of imagination, resilience, compassion, justice, and suspense that illuminate life’s challenges and truths. TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, August 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Storytelling takes many...
Extreme Bike Tours Unveils 2026 Motorcycle Adventures in India, Sri Lanka & Bhutan with Exclusive Offers
EIN Presswire
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May 19, 2025
Ride on the Edge of the World with Extreme Bike Tours GALLE, SRI LANKA, May 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Ride a motorcycle Through India, Sri Lanka & Bhutan in 2026 with Limited-Time Discounts from Extreme Bike Tours Extreme Bike Tours, a...
Bhutan Conference: Climate and Resilient Agriculture for Sustainable Development – Policy, Investment and Innovation
Asian Development Bank
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February 20, 2025
Time of Event 8:30 - 16:30 Summary Taking place in Bhutan, the world’s first carbon-negative country, this conference will bring together researchers, donors, government officials, farmers, and private sector actors to explore innovative and...
Use of UAV imagery to produce Official Statistics in Saint Lucia
UN International Training and Research Center
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August 20, 2025
20 August 2025, Geneva, Switzerland — From 24 to 26 June 2025, UNITAR supported a three-day workshop in Castries, Saint Lucia, as part of the country’s ongoing experimental data project. The initiative aims to explore the integration of data...
WHO Says Rubella Eliminated in Nepal
MENAFN
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August 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Monday that Nepal has successfully eliminated rubella as a public health concern. “Nepal’s success reflects the unwavering commitment of its leadership, persistent efforts of the healthcare...
Bitdeer Announces July 2025 Production and Operations Update
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 13, 2025
- Increased self-mining hashrate by 35% to 22.3 EH/s on continued deployment of SEALMINERs - 159 MW energized in Bhutan and Norway; Rockdale, Texas Hydro-cooling conversion completed SINGAPORE, Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitdeer...
Mentoring Impact Evaluation on Educational Preferences and Career Choices in Bhutan
Asian Development Bank
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January 23, 2025
The youth unemployment rate in Bhutan became quite high during the COVID-19 pandemic. Bhutan needs skilled workforce, but the youth do not fully understand the value of learning science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), or technical,...
Bitdeer Reports Unaudited Financial Results for the Second Quarter of 2025
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 18, 2025
- Q2 revenue of $155.6 million up 56.8% year-over-year and 121.9% sequentially - $69.5 million revenue from external sale of SEALMINER A2s - On track to achieve 40 EH/s of self-mining by end of October and exceed 40 EH/s by year-end - Entered into...
Empowering Small Businesses: Bhutan Herbal Tea and the Brand Bhutan Journey
Asian Development Bank
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January 6, 2025
The Asian Development Bank (ADB), with support from the Government of Japan through the Japan Fund for Prosperous and Resilient Asia and the Pacific, is implementing the technical assistance (TA) project, Improving Market Linkages for Cottage and...
Empowering Small Businesses: The Story of Deki Natural Dyes in Bhutan
Asian Development Bank
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December 20, 2024
The Asian Development Bank (ADB), with support from the Government of Japan through the Japan Fund for Prosperous and Resilient Asia and the Pacific, is implementing the technical assistance (TA) project, Improving Market Linkages for Cottage and...
Excursion to Himalaya Introduces Cultural Tours to Bhutan
EIN Presswire
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November 12, 2024
THIMPHU, BHUTAN, November 11, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Excursion to Himalaya announces the launch of exclusive cultural tours to Bhutan, offering travelers a unique opportunity to delve into the rich heritage of one of the most culturally...
Delivering Clean and Sustainable Energy through Solar Power in Bhutan
Asian Development Bank
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November 18, 2024
Transcript In the history of Bhutan, commercial electricity has predominantly come from just one source. The hydropower in this Himalayan country can be so plentiful that an estimated 5,000 million units are exported to India each year. But...
ADB Appoints New Country Director for Bhutan
Asian Development Bank
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October 29, 2024
THIMPHU, BHUTAN (29 October 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Sonomi Tanaka as its new Country Director for Bhutan. Ms. Tanaka will lead ADB’s operations in Bhutan and policy dialogue with the government, development partners,...
Strengthening Capacities in Geospatial Information for Improved Resilience in Bhutan
UN International Training and Research Center
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October 22, 2024
Technical Training Six technical training sessions were delivered throughout the project, focusing on enhancing Geographic Information Technologies (GIT) capabilities. The training programs covered a wide array of topics, including cloud GIS, UAV...
ADB President Reaffirms Strong Partnership with Bhutan during Official Visit
Asian Development Bank
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September 24, 2024
THIMPHU, BHUTAN (24 September 2024) — Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masatsugu Asakawa reaffirmed ADB’s commitment to supporting Bhutan’s development goals and praised the country’s recent achievements during a 3-day official visit to the...
ADB, Bhutan Sign Loan Agreement for Solar Power Project
Asian Development Bank
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September 24, 2024
MANILA, PHILIPPINES (24 September 2024) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Bhutan have signed a $30 million loan agreement for the Distributed Solar for Public Infrastructure Project. The project aims to generate up to 35...
ADB Launches Country Partnership Strategy for Bhutan for 2024-2028
Asian Development Bank
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September 18, 2024
ADB’s Country Partnership Strategy 2024-2028 for Bhutan will help the country address economic obstacles and enable inclusive, sustainable, resilient, and job-creating growth. It will reinforce the government’s development programs by...