Budget Push: Bhutan’s government unveiled a big FY 2026–27 spending plan under “Building Resilience and Self-Reliance,” with capital investment leading and major boosts flagged for healthcare, education, agriculture, infrastructure, digital transformation, local governance, and climate resilience. Road Watch: In Parliament, MPs raised fresh concerns about the worsening Nganglam–Panbang highway during widening and resurfacing, with MoIT saying routine maintenance is being handled by Project DANTAK through ongoing upkeep like drainage cleaning and pothole repairs. Skills for Jobs: TVET is getting a sharper focus, with funding earmarked to modernize training systems, expand training infrastructure, and roll out new courses—aimed at helping young Bhutanese move from learning to earning. Tourism Beyond Peak Season: The Bhutan Olympic Committee is planning sports tourism events during the off-season to keep visitor numbers steadier and support local athletes and businesses. Air Connectivity: Yongphula’s runway lighting is back on the agenda, with Nu 38M allocated for a runway lighting system after an earlier PAPI plan was dropped.