AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAI & Investment: Canada-based Sato Technologies has signed a letter of intent to build a 100MW AI data centre in Bhutan’s Gelephu Mindfulness City, starting with 5MW and potentially scaling to 500MW, powered by Bhutan’s largely hydro-based electricity. Energy & Finance: The Asian Development Bank approved a USD 160 million loan to add at least 310MW of solar capacity across three Bhutan projects, including new transmission links and a private-majority energy PPP. Social Policy & Budget: Bhutan’s ESP Education Loan Scheme faces a funding gap after demand surged to over Nu 1.1bn; the government says it will support all eligible applicants and will seek additional funds. Local Governance: With Thromde elections nearing, candidates in Phuentshogling are campaigning on water security and faster delivery of Local Area Plans, while Thimphu’s race also spotlights public services. Regional Politics (Nepal): Nepal’s Kathmandu District Court convicted senior figures in the fake Bhutanese refugee scam, including former Deputy PM Top Bahadur Rayamajhi and former Home Minister Bal Krishna Khand, with sentencing set for July 13. Transport & Services: Drukair rolled out a Meet and Assist Service at select Asian airports, including Paro, Bangkok, Singapore, Delhi, Guwahati and Dubai.
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