AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCrypto Policy Watch: BTSE Bhutan has received in-principle approval from the Gelephu Financial Services Office to apply for a Financial Services License—aimed at running a regulated multilateral trading facility and offering institutional-grade custody for virtual assets, with plans to build an on-ground team in Gelephu Mindfulness City. Climate & Data: Bhutan is exploring near-daily satellite monitoring (via Planet Labs) to track vegetation shifts, support farming decisions, and strengthen disaster preparedness. Energy Resilience: After severe monsoon flooding, Dagachhu Hydropower is preparing to restart, with refilling of its water conductor system set to begin May 9. Health Alert: Bhutan’s health authorities are stepping up malaria prevention ahead of monsoon season, citing cross-border risk from India’s Assam and West Bengal. Conservation Context: New research shows Himalayan vegetation moving upslope, with knock-on effects for downstream water resources.
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