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Last update: 9 hours agoGreat Yeti Quest in Sakteng: Bhutan’s remote eastern highlands just got a cultural spotlight—Sakteng Dungkhag kicked off the three-day “Great Yeti Quest” on 8 May, celebrating the Migoi legend with community-led performances, local food stalls, and a push for eco-tourism and Brokpa livelihoods. Clean Energy Deal: Bhutan and the World Bank signed a USD 515m financing pact for the 1,125MW Dorjilung HPP, aimed at easing winter power shortages and boosting clean electricity exports to India. Health Watch: With monsoon season nearing, malaria prevention is ramping up in southern border dzongkhags after 144 cases in 2024, driven by outbreaks in Assam and West Bengal. Tourism Push: Bhutan is also preparing to open the first Bhutan International Travel Mart in Thimphu (11–13 June) to market its “high-value, low-volume” model to global trade partners. Hospitality Support: BoBL and RICBL begin a 5% combined interest relief for eligible hotel loans (4% via ESP, plus 1% from lenders) to help smaller properties recover.
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