Common Sense: Bhutan

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Friday, December 05, 2025

Will Bhutan Rewrite Asian Politics? with James Ker-Lindsay

Recommendable!

Friday, October 17, 2025

India, Bhutan to be linked by first rail lines as China's influence grows

Good news! Nice move by India! Reaching the roof of the world!

"The first ever cross-border railway between India and Bhutan is soon to be a reality -- a strategically significant development which comes against the background of China's efforts to expand influence in the landlocked Himalayan nation.

India and Bhutan on Sept. 29 signed a pact for the establishment of two rail lines between the neighbors at a total cost of 40.33 billion rupees (about $460 million) -- which will be borne by New Delhi -- with an aim to boost trade and people-to-people linkages. With this, an 89-kilometer railway network will be created, giving Bhutan its first rail network. ..."

India, Bhutan to be linked by first rail lines as China's influence grows - Nikkei Asia "New Delhi to bear entire cost of nearly $460m for Himalayan strategic projects"

Saturday, October 11, 2025

Happiness found in Bhutan's delicate balance between ancient and modern

Very recommendable! The video is from 2008.

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Asia Crypto Hotspots like South Korea and Bhutan Gain From $800 Billion Rally Led By The US

Trump is not yet in office, but he is already shaking and moving world financial markets! Way to go!

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Bhutan’s Bitcoin Holdings Revealed: Kingdom Owns $780M in BTC from Mining

The Wealth of Nations (Adam Smith) redefined! 😊 Barely known small countries with tiny populations are getting into digital currencies!

Buddhists are mining a digital currency?

""Bhutan is the 4th largest government with Bitcoin holdings on our platform, with over $750M in BTC," ... "Unlike most governments, Bhutan’s BTC does not come from law enforcement asset seizures, but from Bitcoin mining operations, which have ramped up dramatically since early 2023." ..."

Bhutan’s Bitcoin Holdings Revealed: Kingdom Owns $780M in BTC from Mining - Bitcoin Magazine - Bitcoin News, Articles and Expert Insights

Is there a mining operation going on in this scenic temple?

Wednesday, May 08, 2024

Why China’s Land Grab in Bhutan Threatens India

Recommendable! High up in the mountains, two superpowers are battling!

Tuesday, January 09, 2024

How will Bhutan's Elections Impact India? with Palki Sharma

Very recommendable! Among other things of concern there is a huge exodus of young people leaving Bhutan for better work in other countries like Australia.

Thursday, November 02, 2023

Amid Border Talks with China, Bhutan's King Heads to India with Palki Sharma

Recommendable!

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

China and Bhutan Move Closer to Settling the Border with Palki Sharma

Recommendable! Bhutan, Nepal, and Tibet!

Saturday, August 26, 2023

Tiger populations grow in India and Bhutan

Good news! I prefer to report on dextinction as opposed to the more propagandized extinction!

"India recorded an average total of 3,682 tigers - making it the home of 75% of the world's wild tigers, the minister of state for forest, environment and climate change said.

Separately, Bhutan recorded 131 tigers - up 27% from its last count in 2015.

The new figures coincide with International Tiger Day. ..."

Tiger populations grow in India and Bhutan - BBC News India and Bhutan have reported a marked increase in their wild tiger populations, according to new figures released separately by both countries.

Friday, August 25, 2023

China-Bhutan to Hold Boundary Talks: What Does It Mean for India? with Palki Sharma

Very concerning! First China annexed Tibet, now Bhutan. India is closely watching and helping Bhutan, Indian troops to secure the Bhutan border included. There is only a chicken neck connecting India and its north east state bordering on Bhutan. Major Buddhist temples are threatened.