Bhutan debuts its wine industry with the auction of its first vintage, “Ser Kem,” by the Bhutan Wine Company; The highlight is “The Himalaya,” a 7,57L bottle honoring Gangkhar Puensum, estimated between $40.000–$80.000

Bhutan's Druk Green Power Corporation and India's Adani Group signed a MoU to develop 5.000MW of hydropower projects; the partnership builds on the ongoing collaboration on Wangchhu Hydropower and pursues regional energy security and economic integration

A 40-member relief team deployed to Myanmar upon HM the King's initiative established a field hospital in Pyinmana Township, one of the earthquake sites, in just two days; an additional 47 personnel have arrived with a fully equipped operating theatre

Bhutanese cinema is making global strides, with films like I, the Song and Agent of Happiness earning acclaim on the international stage; I, the Song was celebrated at the Busan and Fribourg film festivals, Agent of Happiness at Sundance and San Francisco

Indian Railways has completed the detailed project report for a new track that will connect Kokrajhar, Assam, to Gelephu