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Unemployment rate improves slightly - BBSCL
Apr 12, 2022 · The country saw an improvement in its unemployment rate last year. It dropped to 4.8 per cent from the all-time high of 5 per cent recorded in 2020. It is estimated that there are still more than 16,000 eligible people willing to work but without a job in the country in 2021. This is as per the Labour Force Survey report released by the National Statistics Bureau (NSB) today.
Balance of payments revised down by 4% in Q1 2024-2025 amid …
6 days ago · The country’s balance of payments for the first quarter of the 2024-25 financial year has been revised down by four per cent to Nu 12.5bn, primarily due to a growing trade deficit driven by rising imports. The balance of payments measures the net flow of money into and out of the country over a ...
Country’s foreign currency reserve stands at around USD 600 M: …
Dec 26, 2024 · The country’s foreign currency reserve stands at around USD 600 M as of now. This, the Finance Minister says, will be sufficient for the essential imports for the next 12 months as mandated by the constitution. The minister shared this while addressing concerns during the introduction of the Annual Budget Appropriation Bill and the Supplementary Budget Bill at the National Council today.
Bhutan all set to elect new government - BBSCL
Jan 8, 2024 · Bhutan is all set to go to polls for the general round of the Fourth National Assembly Elections, tomorrow. The Election Commission of Bhutan, ECB, has deployed over 6,000 officials including security personnel to 812 polling stations across the country.
Winter- festive season might trigger another lockdown - BBSCL
Nov 19, 2021 · The country has not seen a single COVID-19 case from the community in more than three months. But with complacency setting in, experts fear that the next lockdown might be around the corner. Health experts around the globe predict a steep rise in COVID cases this winter if people do not adhere to wearing masks, washing hands with soap and avoiding crowds.
Delay in result declaration left voters frustrated - BBSCL
Dec 23, 2021 · It was unusually a long wait for the people as vote counting for the Local Government Elections ran late into the night. This delayed the provisional result declaration and left the voters frustrated across the country.
Ministry of Education and Skills Development to make TVET
Sep 14, 2023 · The mismatch between jobs and job seekers continues to be an issue in the country. This mismatch over the years has only accelerated the unemployment rate of youth in the country. To address this, the Ministry of Education and Skills Development is working towards making Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) an attractive learning career path for youth as well as the workforce.
Around 10,000 eligible youth registered for Gyalsung - BBSCL
Jan 23, 2024 · 9,972 eligible youth born in 2005 registered for Gyalsung as of Friday last week. As per the Department of Census, there are 12,965 children born in 2005. The registered youth will be the first batch to participate in the National Service training.
12-FYP on track despite the pandemic - BBSCL
Sep 2, 2021 · Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, the 12th Five Year Plan is still on track. This was shared by the Finance Minister during the 15th Round Table Meeting held today. The meeting is the highest forum for policy dialogue between the government and its development partners. More than 140 participants attended the meeting.