World Aquatics has inaugurated the first high-altitude pool in Bhutan as part of the Pools for All initiative, launched in 2019; the newly opened pool stands at an altitude of 2400 metres, making it the highest pool in the world

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

Social entrepreneur Kinley Tshomo won the "Unlock Her Future" Prize 2025 for her project "Gyelyon: Project Gakithu", which trains rural women and youth in digital and professional skills

Bhutan Fashion Week starting in Paro celebrates the fusion of innovation and heritage, with 20 Bhutanese designers showcasing work that blends sustainable contemporary fashion with traditional fabrics; The runaway is set in the historic center of the town