AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUNESCO Boost: UNESCO added 12 new UNESCO Global Geoparks for 2026, with Asia taking a big share—new sites in Japan, Malaysia and China spotlighting karst landscapes, caves, mangroves and deep human history. Bhutan Energy Deal: Bhutan and the World Bank signed a USD 515m financing pact for the 1,125MW Dorjilung Hydroelectric Power Project, aimed at easing winter power shortages and enabling summer exports to India. Tourism Trade Push: Bhutan is set to launch the first Bhutan International Travel Mart in Thimphu (11–13 June 2026) to connect global tour operators and luxury travel partners with the Kingdom’s high-value, low-volume brand. Health Watch: With monsoon season approaching, Bhutan’s health authorities are stepping up malaria prevention in southern border dzongkhags after a sharp rise in 2024 cases linked to Assam and West Bengal. Visa/Entry Tech: Bhutan is reportedly considering a digital arrival card as part of a broader move toward paperless border processes, but details and timelines are still unclear.
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