In a significant move to enhance fuel and gas supply systems in Bhutan, a delegation from the Department of Trade (DoT), Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE), led by Chief Trade Officer Ms. Rinchen Lhazom, held Bilateral...
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Private Sector Consultation Meeting on Trade and Industry Rules and Regulations
The Department of Trade, Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment in coordination with Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) organized a half day Private Sector Consultation Meeting on 28 May 2025 at the BCCI Conference Hall. The...
SoP for facilitation of Business Guest 2025
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Press Release: Bhutan celebrates World Expo National Day
Bhutan celebrated the Expo National Day in Osaka, Japan on 2nd May 2025. The event was graced by the Honorable Lyonpo Namgyal Dorji, Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment (MoICE) and His Excellency Akiyoshi Kato, State Minister of Economy,...
Press release on Identifying Potential Free Trade Agreement Partners & Developing Negotiation Capacity
The Department of Trade (DoT) under the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment, in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), has initiated a three-day workshop on Identifying Potential Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Partners and...
Bhutan’s participation in the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan
The World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, was officially inaugurated on 12 April 2025 with the opening ceremony graced by their Majesties Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, as well as Crown Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko. Prime Minister Ishiba...
Press Release on 6th BIMSTEC Summit, Bangkok Thailand
The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between Bhutan and Thailand was signed on April 3, 2025, on the sidelines of the 6th BIMSTEC Summit held in Bangkok, Thailand. The agreement was signed by Lyonpo Namgyal Dorji, Minister of Industry, Commerce, and...
Press Release: Field visit to Jogighopa Inland Waterways Transport Terminal (IWTT), Assam
The Secretary, Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Employment (MoICE) led a delegation to the recently inaugurated Jogighopa Inland Waterways Transport Terminal (IWTT) in Assam on 27 March 2025. The delegation, comprised mainly of private sector...
Press Release on National Trade Facilitation Committee Workshop
The Department of Trade, Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment, in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), organized a half-day workshop on the National Trade Facilitation Committee (NTFC) and the development of a roadmap for...
Press Release from Department of Trade
Department of Trade Hosts Productive Meeting with IOCL Delegation on Fuel Supply and Quality Assurance on 7thMarch 20215 at Phuentsholing, Bhutan The Department of Trade, led by Chief Trade Officer Ms. Lhazom, hosted a bilateral meeting with the...