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Ministers surrender Prados for EV duty cars

Govt defends e-mobility roadmap amid affordability concerns As Bhutan accelerates its ambitious march toward a carbon-negative future, the high upfront cost of electric vehicles (EVs) has emerged as a central flashpoint between private…

Suvidha fee talks continue as government seeks relief for Bhutanese exporters

The government affirms that it continues to engage with the relevant authorities in India to resolve the Suvidha fee issue, which it says has increased the cost of transporting Bhutanese exports to Bangladesh and affected the…

Bhutan eyes Nu 7.5 billion in fuel savings through rapid EV adoption by 2030

Bhutan is poised to save a staggering Nu 7.53 billion (bn) in fossil fuel import costs by 2030 as the government accelerates its transition toward electric mobility. According to a comprehensive strategy report published by the Department…

Public toilets remain a tourism concern as MoICE pushes minimum facility standards nationwide

Public toilets remain one of the common concerns raised by tour operators and tourists visiting Bhutan, despite continued government investment in tourism infrastructure and the development of more than 103 toilet facilities across the…

Here’s why Wendy’s is losing the burger wars

Here’s why Wendy’s is losing the burger wars

Wendy’s new CEO is embarking on a turnaround initiative, while acknowledging that issues around food quality and service have turned customers away.

Bloomberg

Singapore to Ensure AI Helps Workers Worried About Jobs, PM Says

Singapore is benefitting from the rapid growth of artificial intelligence and the government is making use of the technology to ensure higher productivity and better jobs for workers who are worried about their livelihoods, Prime Minister…

Bloomberg

Landmark crypto bill stalls in US Senate despite $225mn spending push

Landmark crypto bill stalls in US Senate despite $225mn spending push

Lobby struggles to pass top priority in Congress as lawmakers spar over legislation

SpaceX’s Nvidia deal could be bad news for neoclouds like CoreWeave and Nebius, analysts say

SpaceX’s Nvidia deal could be bad news for neoclouds like CoreWeave and Nebius, analysts say

Nvidia could bump SpaceX to “the front of the line” when it comes to its limited supply of chips, according to Bernstein.

How US Navy is turning submarines into multi-domain weapons platforms

Times of India

How US Navy is turning submarines into multi-domain weapons platforms

The US Navy is integrating new payload launchers for future attack submarines. These advanced systems will support a wider variety of unmanned systems and payloads. India's Navy is also strengthening its undersea capabilities with new…

Times of India

Train operators to crack down on ‘donutters’ and other digital ticket cheats

The Guardian

Train operators to crack down on ‘donutters’ and other digital ticket cheats

South Western and GTR announce fightback after move away from paper tickets increases fare dodging There is more than one way to commit fraud and, for some rail travellers, it has been as simple as a double click on the side of their phone…

The Guardian

Signs of Economic Recovery While Greater Uncertainty Looms

The New York Times

Signs of Economic Recovery While Greater Uncertainty Looms

Jobs and trade numbers released this week show that Canada is recovering from trade turmoil, but another round of tariffs may arrive this month.

The New York Times

US Senate narrowly confirms Todd Blanche as US attorney-general

US Senate narrowly confirms Todd Blanche as US attorney-general

Vote follows tense fight that exposed bipartisan concerns about installing an ally of President Donald Trump