Reform of Copyright Act will tackle growing digital piracy and weak enforcement; amendments are expected to focus on online violations, licensing rules, protection of digital creators to better align with international intellectual property standards

Livestock Bill 2025, which aims to modernize regulation and improve food safety, was debated by National Assembly; expanded meat production clashes with Buddhist values and animal welfare highlighted contrasts among tradition, public health, economy needs

Royal Civil Service Commission has updated its leadership model under the Diamond Strategy, moving away from seniority-based authority toward accountability, adaptability and performance, as part of broader efforts to modernize public administration

Liquor shops in Phuentsholing face severe shortages ahead of Bhutan’s upcoming alcohol tax hike; Suppliers are unable to meet demand, pushing retailers to the brink as prices rise and stock dwindles, with businesses warning of mounting financial strain

Bhutan’s National Assembly unanimously adopted the framework agreement to join the International Big Cat Alliance, committing the country to global cooperation on big-cat conservation, anti-poaching efforts, and habitat protection