What are the latest news in Bhutan? September 1st, 2026

Major news developments in Bhutan center on the expansion of the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) mega-project, key economic indicators, and ongoing infrastructure initiatives: gmc.bt

• Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) Expansion: The Gelephu Special Administrative Region (SAR) has accelerated foreign partnerships and regulatory frameworks. Recent agreements include healthcare initiatives such as establishing specialized medical facilities in partnership with regional healthcare systems, alongside accelerated licensing and banking pathways for global fintech and digital asset institutions. The Block+ 1
• Economic Outlook and GDP Growth: Domestic and multilateral forecasts project Bhutan’s real GDP growth at around 6.5% to 7.1%. Growth continues to be supported by public capital expenditures under the 13th Five-Year Plan and robust activity in the construction sector. World Bank
• Hydropower and Energy Projects: Construction activities remain active around major upcoming plants, including the Khorlochhu and Dorjilung projects, following the integration of Punatsangchhu-II (PHPA-II) capacity into the national grid. The Bhutanese
• National Digital Asset Strategies: Bhutan continues to leverage its sovereign digital reserves and green computing infrastructure to fund sovereign infrastructure pledges without liquidating underlying reserve assets. Wikipedia