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King’s state visit to Việt Nam: A historic milestone in Bhutan-Việt Nam relations
Vietnam News Agency
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Rinzin Wangchuk * The arrival of Their Majesties The King and Queen of Bhutan in Việt Nam on August 18 for a five-day State Visit marks more than a diplomatic occasion; it is a moment where two nations, vastly different in size, find common ground...
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The Hindu Business Line
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August 19, 2025
The board of Hindustan Zinc Ltd has approved a plan to set up a 10 million tonnes per annum tailings reprocessing plant with an investment of up to Rs 3,823 crore. The new unit, which is expected to be completed in 28 months, will be set up as...
Bhutan Unveils Tourism Roadmap 2025 to Drive Sustainable and Inclusive Growth
Bhutan Times
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DAWA ZANGMO Thimphu Bhutan has announced its Tourism Roadmap 2025, a comprehensive national strategy that seeks to transform the tourism sector into a central pillar of economic development, cultural preservation, and community empowerment. The...
UK Ranks 114th for Paid Time Off as Study Shows No Paid Public Holidays and Yemen Leads with 46 Days
Psychreg
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August 18, 2025
7 Reading Time: 2 minutesNew global research from Moorepay reveals significant variations in paid time off worldwide, with the UK ranking poorly. The study, analysing statutory annual leave and public holiday entitlements across 187 nations,...
Bhutan Launches Industrial Development Roadmap to Drive Green, Inclusive Economic Growth
Bhutan Times
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TIL BDR GHALLEY Thimphu The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE) has officially launched the Industrial Development Roadmap (IDR) 2025, a national initiative designed to redefine Bhutan’s approach to industrialization. Grounded in...
Bhutan moves 800 BTC to new wallets, possibly for Binance deposit
Crypto Briefing
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August 18, 2025
Key Takeaways Bhutan moved 800 BTC to two new wallets, possibly in preparation for a centralized exchange deposit. The entity still retains over 9,900 BTC, making Bhutan the sixth-largest government holder of Bitcoin. Share this article The Royal...
Bhutan steps beyond sustainability and launches regenerative tourism
Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS)
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August 18, 2025
Bhutan has taken a new step in tourism with the launch of regenerative tourism. Unlike traditional tourism models, which mainly focus on reducing harm, regenerative tourism goes a step further. It works to restore nature, strengthen communities,...
Bhutanese King’s Việt Nam visit expected to deepen bilateral ties: ambassador
Vietnam News
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August 18, 2025
NEW DELHI — Vietnamese Ambassador to India, Nepal and Bhutan Nguyễn Thanh Hải has highlighted the state visit to Việt Nam by King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema from August 18-22, the first by a Bhutanese monarch since the...
Bhutan Kidney Foundation marks 13 years, supporting hundreds of patients
Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS)
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August 18, 2025
Bhutan Kidney Foundation has been a lifeline for kidney patients across the country. Since its establishment in 2012, the foundation has supported more than 900 patients. Around 430 patients are registered with the foundation, as it marks its 13th...
Bhutanese King’s Vietnam visit expected to deepen bilateral ties: Ambassador
VietnamPlus
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August 18, 2025
New Delhi (VNA) – Vietnamese Ambassador to India, Nepal and Bhutan Nguyen Thanh Hai has highlighted the upcoming state visit to Vietnam by King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema from August 18-22, the first by a Bhutanese...
Thailand’s TouristDigiPay: Convert Crypto to Baht for Tourists
WebProNews
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August 18, 2025
Thailand’s government has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative that could reshape how international travelers engage with digital assets in one of Southeast Asia’s top tourism hubs. Starting this week, foreign visitors can convert their...
Rethinking the tourism strategy for eastern Bhutan
Kuensel
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When the Samdrupjongkhar gate was opened to international tourists last November, the expectation was this would channel a steady flow of visitors into a region often bypassed in favour of the country’s western circuit. Yet, nearly a year later,...
Thailand to launch crypto payment sandbox for tourists
Coin Telegraph
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August 18, 2025
Update (Aug. 18, 8:12 am UTC): This article has been updated to include an official statement from the Thai SEC. Thailand is preparing to launch a regulatory sandbox that will allow foreign tourists to convert cryptocurrencies into Thai baht for...
Small Luxury Hotels of the World launches ‘Wellbeing Collection’ and The Restless Traveller Report
Travel Daily Media
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August 18, 2025
Marking International Relaxation Day, Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) is delighted to reveal its new Wellbeing Collection. A thoughtfully chosen selection of just 15 luxury hotels across the globe that go beyond the spa to provide soulful...
Bhutan King’s Việt Nam visit to step up bilateral ties
Vietnam News Agency
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HÀ NỘI — The upcoming state visit to Việt Nam by King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and the Queen of Bhutan at the invitation of State President Lương Cường and his spouse is expected to further deepen bilateral ties and promote cooperation in...
Bhutan King’s Vietnam visit to step up bilateral ties
VietnamPlus
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August 17, 2025
Hanoi (VNA) – The upcoming state visit to Vietnam by King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and the Queen of Bhutan at the invitation of State President Luong Cuong and his spouse is expected to further deepen bilateral ties and promote cooperation...
Axonall Redefines Luxury Travel with AI
Salon Prive Magazine
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August 17, 2025
Axonall is the first AI-powered luxury travel platform to design personalised journeys based on how travellers want to feel, not just where they want to go. The launch of Axonall marks a major shift in the world of luxury travel. Rather than...
Bhutan eyes green evolution with agroecology for sustainable food systems
Kuensel
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Bhutan is positioning itself as a leader in the agroecology transition within the Himalayas, advocating for a “Green Evolution” in food systems, though acknowledging the critical need for investment in mechanisation, user-friendly digital tools,...
One U.S. State Will Charge Canadian Tourists A New Fee In 2026 Despite Canada's Travel Boycott
The Travel
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August 16, 2025
Canadians' U.S. travel boycott is estimated to cost the United States around $20 billion in lost tourism revenue, according to the U.S. Travel Association and data from the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC). 26% of the 77 million global...
Bhutan Launches Industrial Development Roadmap
Bhutan Times
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TIL BDR GHALLEY Thimphu The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE) has officially launched the Industrial Development Roadmap (IDR) 2025, a national initiative designed to redefine Bhutan’s approach to industrialization. The IDR...