Hon'ble Finance Minister Reviews Progress and Financing of Phuentsholing Township Development Project

January 7, 2026 | News and Events

The Hon’ble Finance Minister, Lyonpo Lekey Dorji visited the Phuentsholing Township Development Project (PTDP) to review its current status, specifically requesting a detailed update on the project’s overall progress and...

Year End Newsletter

January 2, 2026 | News and Events

Happy New Year 2026 and Nyilo Tashi Delek. 2025 was an eventful year for DHI, and we are pleased to share a brief recap of the year’s key milestones and...

Company Highlight: Digital Bhutan - goBoB Removes Borders for Global Travelers

December 29, 2025 | News and Events

In a significant move towards digitizing the travel experience, the Bank of Bhutan (BoB) has updated its digital wallet, goBoB, to effectively remove the long-standing requirement for a local SIM...

GMC Zhabtog

December 24, 2025 | Events

The Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) continues to be a powerful symbol of unity and our shared responsibility in building Bhutan’s future. For the 4th round of the Zhabtog Program, 17...

Pioneering “Internetless” Blockchain Transactions in Bhutan: Mysten Labs Partners with DHI InnoTech

December 19, 2025 | Press Release

Thimphu, Bhutan, December 19, 2025 – Mysten Labs, the original contributor to Sui, the only blockchain built for mass adoption, has partnered with Druk Holding and Investments Ltd InnoTech Department...

DHI Partners with Sei Development Foundation to Strengthen Bhutan’s Blockchain Infrastructure

December 18, 2025 | Research and Development

DHI, through its Innotech Department, recently engaged with representatives from the Sei Development Foundation, Eleanor Davies, Science and Innovation Lead and David Stefanich, CEO of WAIVE Diagnostics, who were introduced...

Celebrating Decades of Dedication! 10 DHI Employees Receive Royal Honors for 10, 20, and 30+ Years of Service.

December 15, 2025 | Events

The Royal Civil Service Dedicated Service Medal for 2025 was presented to ten DHI employees by Dasho Karma Y. Raydi, Chairman of DHI, in recognition of their exemplary service. Among...

Building a Future-Ready DHI: SAP S/4HANA End User Training Underway!

December 10, 2025 | Events

A two-day training is currently underway for DHI employees who will be the end users of the SAP system. This session marks the start of DHI’s SAP S/4HANA and RISE...

DHI Hosts JICA Delegation to Advance the National Bhutan Bio-Bank Initiative

December 5, 2025 | Events

A delegation from JICA Headquarters and JICA Bhutan called on DHI to discuss potential collaboration on the Bhutan 4 Banks Project with a focus on the national Bhutan Bio-Bank initiative....

DHI Presents 10X Roadmap to Indian Delegation, Reaffirming Strategic Vision

December 2, 2025 | Events

DHI was honored to receive His Excellency Mr. Sandeep Arya, Ambassador of India to Bhutan, and his delegation for a visit, reaffirming the strong economic ties and longstanding partnership between...

The 26th DHI CFO Forum: Driving Financial Excellence for the 10X Transformation

November 28, 2025 | Events

The 26 th DHI CFO Forum was held today, bringing together finance leaders from across the DHI Group to discuss emerging trends, challenges, and strategies for long-term growth aligned with...

The Innovation Ecosystem: Values-Aligned Pathway for Bhutan’s Innovation Landscape

November 26, 2025 | Events

Bhutan is shaping a new kind of innovation ecosystem, rooted in national values and and connected to global talent, capital, and ideas. This ecosystem is anchored by the Multichannel Innovation...

The Mindful Edge: Leadership Strategies for Evolving Workplace

October 31, 2025 | Events

As part of DHI’s ongoing efforts to foster purposeful and resilient leadership, employees from DHI and Group companies participated in “The Mindful Edge: Leadership Strategies for the Evolving Workplace,” a...

Reverse Orientation for new recruits

October 20, 2025 | Events

Instead of being introduced to DHI by their senior colleagues, the new recruits took the lead in this year’s Reverse Orientation, answering interesting and thought-provoking questions on DHI’s mandates, systems,...

Bhutan Adopts Ethereum for National Identity: A New Chapter in Digital Sovereignty

October 13, 2025 | Events

Thimphu, Bhutan / Ethereum Foundation – [13 October 2025] - The Kingdom of Bhutan has announced the successful integration of the Bhutan National Digital Identity (NDI) platform with the Ethereum...

Customer Service Worshop for DHI Group companies

October 7, 2025 | Events

Achieving the 10X Journey DHI Group Roadmap vision requires that customer oriented-companies within the DHI Group to lead with service excellence, embedding a customer-first mindset at every level of operation....

DHI and MIT Sign Landmark Agreement to Advance Robotic Construction in Bhutan

August 4, 2025 | Press Release

Thimphu, Bhutan – 04 August 2025 – Druk Holding and Investments Limited (DHI) has entered a landmark agreement with the Center for Bits and Atoms at the Massachusetts Institute of...

A 10kg rice delivery by drone marks a milestone in Bhutan's drone logistic journey.

August 1, 2025 | Press Release

August begins on a high note for DHI as a drone carrying a 10 kg bag of rice successfully lands at Phajoding Monastery — marking a milestone in Bhutan’s journey...

DHI Featured on Asian Investor article: Bhutan injects ‘Gross National Happiness’ into capital strategy

August 1, 2025 | Events

DHI is featured in AsianInvestor “Bhutan Injects Gross National Happiness into Capital Strategy” , spotlighting how Bhutan’s sovereign investment arm is redefining value creation. Rooted in Gross National Happiness, DHI...

Leadership Announcement | DHI 10X Transformation

July 16, 2025 | Events

Druk Holding and Investments Limited (DHI) is pleased to announce the appointments of Mr. Dorji Nima as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Ms. Dechen Peldon as Chief Financial Officer (CFO),...

NDI hackathon sparks innovative apps for public use

July 2, 2025 | Events

The recent NDI Hackathon highlighted how Bhutan’s National Digital Identity (NDI) system is inspiring a new wave of bold, citizen-centric digital innovations. From verified artisan marketplaces to AI-driven civic surveys,...

DHI Featured on AsianInvestor: CEO, DHI Shares Insight on Bhutan's Energy Diversification and Leveraging Renewable Energy

June 19, 2025 | Events

DHI CEO, Mr. Ujjwal Deep Dahal, speaks to AsianInvestor on Bhutan’s evolving approach to energy security—diversifying beyond hydropower into solar, geothermal, and battery storage, while responsibly leveraging digital assets like...

First CEO appointed for Bhutan NDI

June 16, 2025 | Events

Bhutan NDI (National Digital Identity), the pioneering digital identity and trust services company, is pleased to announce the appointment of its first Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Jacques von Benecke. Envisioned...

An overview of May 2025 at DHI - a month marked by global recognition, innovation and meaningful progress.

June 3, 2025 | Events

DHI was featured in Fortune Magazine for advancing Bhutan’s clean hydropower potential. Bhutan’s blockchain-based National Digital Identity, showcased at the World Bank’s Global Digital Summit in March, was highlighted for...

Bhutan's National Digital Identity Showcased at Global Digital Summit 2025

May 27, 2025 | Events

Bhutan’s blockchain-based National Digital Identity (NDI) platform was featured at the World Bank’s Global Digital Summit in Washington D.C., held in March 2025 under the theme “Digital Pathways for All.”...

CEO Connect: Building Momentum Through Dialogue

May 20, 2025 | Events

CEO Connect - Shaping Ideas Together a conversation series and collaborative platform designed to spark open dialogue, strengthen alignment, and cultivate a shared sense of purpose across DHI. Since its...

Druk Holding and Investments (DHI) has been featured in Fortune Magazine!

May 16, 2025 | Events

The article explores how DHI is unlocking Bhutan’s hydropower potential to fuel sustainable innovation and digital growth—positioning the country as a unique hub for clean energy-driven transformation. This coverage is...

Towards a Future-Ready DHI: Fit-to-Standard Workshop Conducted Under the RISE with SAP Initiative

May 8, 2025 | Events

As part of DHI’s broader digital transformation journey, and through the RISE with SAP initiative—a comprehensive offering that supports businesses in transitioning to cloud-based ERP—DHI has adopted SAP, a leading...

Quarter 1, 2025 at a Glance: Driving Impact, Innovation & Growth at DHI

April 29, 2025 | Events

Bhutan NDI Team Participates in MOSIP Connect 2025 in the Philippines

April 22, 2025 | Events

At MOSIP Connect 2025, Bhutan NDI was represented by Mr. Anand Acharya, Project Manager, and Mr. Tshendu Gyeltshen, Senior Backend Developer. The event, held in the Philippines, brought together global...

Streamlining Operations: DHI's Vision for Enhanced Governance and Collaboration

April 9, 2025 | Research and Development

DHI is committed to enhancing efficiency, fostering collaboration, and strengthening governance across DHI and its Group of companies. To achieve these objectives, Asana is being considered as a core platform...

Innovating Water Management in Bhutan: A SCADA-Driven Solution

April 4, 2025 | Research and Development

Bhutan’s water sector faces challenges like inefficiency, wastage, leakage, and contamination, despite abundant resources. The Smart Water Management System uses SCADA-based, IoT-enabled technology to monitor water flow, pressure, levels, and...

Safe City Initiatives: Innovating Traffic Safety with the Automatic Number Plate Recognition System (ANPR)

March 25, 2025 | Research and Development

Druk Holding and Investments (DHI), in collaboration with the Royal Bhutan Police (RBP), is driving innovation through AI-powered traffic solutions as part of the country’s Safe City initiatives. One such...

Empowering Bhutan's Startup Ecosystem

March 14, 2025 | Events

Druk Holding & Investments (DHI) is playing a key role in the ongoing National Startup Weekend (NSUW) 2025, reinforcing its commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in Bhutan. In collaboration...

DHI and Newcastle University (UK) Collaborate for GLOF Mitigation in Lunana

March 5, 2025 | Research and Development

As part of DHI’s Innovation Strategy for Applied Research, aimed at developing Proof of Concepts (PoC), Minimum Viable Products (MVP), and use cases across diverse technological domains, the InnoTech Department...

New Partnership: Druk Holding and Investments Ltd Collaborates with Arctic Green Energy, Iceland to Explore and harness Geothermal Energy

February 20, 2025 | Research and Development

Bhutan is home to more than 10 hot spring sites spread across the country. DHI is already exploring the incredible potential of geothermal energy with the support of World Bank...

Advancing Global Healthcare: The Slit Smart Eye Camera

February 18, 2025 | Research and Development

Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck Super FabLab (JNWSFL) has partnered with OUI Inc., a pioneering medical startup from Japan, to fabricate and produce the Slit Smart Eye Camera. Developed by OUI Inc.,...

DHI and CST partnership to establish Bhutan's first Structural Timber Testing and Research Facility

February 11, 2025 | Press Release

Thimphu, Bhutan – 10 February 2025 – Druk Holding and Investments Limited (DHI) and the College of Science and Technology (CST), Royal University of Bhutan, signed a Memorandum of Understanding...

Building a Sustainable Future: Integrating Natural Capital & Technology for Climate Solutions

November 20, 2024 | Research and Development

As we tackle climate change, the importance of Natural Capital Accounting (NCA) is gaining recognition. NCA highlights nature's value beyond raw materials, emphasizing the vital role ecosystems play in providing...

DHI marks its 17th Foundation Day

November 11, 2024 | Events

November 11, 2024 – What a truly memorable and fulfilling day! On the auspicious occasion of the Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, which also coincides with...

DHI Launches High Potential (HiPo) Employees Program

October 28, 2024 | Events

DHI inaugurated its High Potential (HiPo) Employees Program with a certificate award ceremony recognizing the HiPo finalists from 11 companies within the DHI Group. This initiative identifies individuals within the...

CEO, DHI at Bhutan Innovation Forum Panel Session: Investments in Innovation and New Ventures

October 16, 2024 | Events

Speaking at the Bhutan Innovation Forum, CEO, DHI emphasized that DHI's investment strategy is centered on integrating innovation as a crucial economic pillar alongside agriculture, hydropower, and tourism. This approach...

Board Directorship Program

October 8, 2024 | Events

With a sense of purpose and promise, the Board Directorship Program, a joint endeavor by Druk Holding and Investments Ltd. and the Royal Institute for Governance and Strategic Studies (RIGSS),...

Countdown to the Bhutan Innovation Forum: Experience the Event Live!

September 30, 2024 | Press Release

Thimphu, Bhutan, September 30, 2024 — The excitement is palpable as we prepare for the Bhutan Innovation Forum, set to take place in just two days. This transformative event is...

Druk Holding & Investments Unveils Bhutanverse, A Metaverse-Based Gateway to Bhutan for Global Web3 Innovators and Artists

July 24, 2024 | Press Release

Location: Thimphu Druk Holding and Investments (DHI), the commercial arm of the Royal Government of Bhutan, today unveiled Bhutanverse, its metaverse-based virtual space, at the FAB23 Bhutan International Conference in...

The Assistive Technology Innovation Challenge in Bhutan is underway

July 9, 2024 | Events

We're fostering creativity and collaboration to enhance the lives of people with disabilities. Phase 1 had over 70 registrations and 9 teams competing on 4-5 July. Phase 2 runs from...

Bhutan to host global thought leaders at Bhutan Innovation Forum this October

July 3, 2024 | Press Release

The Inaugural Bhutan Innovation Forum is set to be held at Dungkar Dzong in Pangbisa from 1-3 October, 2024. It will bring together the world’s most eminent thought-leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs,...

Corporate Governance Awareness Program

June 26, 2024 | Events

The intensive two-day program (June 24-25) was tailored for new compact focal persons and company secretaries, enhancing their understanding and skills in corporate governance practices. With speakers from within and...

Bhutan Fab Fest Promotes Inclusive Future with Assistive Technology

May 24, 2024 | Events

The Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck Super Fab Lab , in collaboration with the five other fab labs in the country, hosted the FabFest on 23rd May 2024, the first one to...

Empowering Board Leadership

May 13, 2024 | Events

We're excited to share that DHI recently completed a successful one-and-a-half-day onboarding program for the newly appointed Board of Directors for the DHI Group of Companies. This intensive program was...

NASA helps build capacity to use Earth Observations

May 13, 2024 | Events

DHI, in collaboration with NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration ARSET (Applied Remote Sensing Training), is conducting a 4-day in-person training program from 13-16 May. This program dives deep...

CAD Trust Integrates Kingdom of Bhutan as First National Registry

December 5, 2023 | Events

The Kingdom of Bhutan is the first national registry to have fully integrated with the Climate Action Data Trust (CAD Trust) Metadata Layer Dubai, December 4, 2023 – The Kingdom...

A Brief Description of our Journey at Chennai Empower Conference 2023 for Assistive Technology

October 26, 2023 | Events

Along with a team from Bhutan Foundation, College of Science and Technology, Tshering Wangzom, Analyst, and Mani Kumar Basnet, Associate Analyst from Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck Super Fab Lab attended the...

The Bhutanverse Design Challenge

August 17, 2023 | Events

DHI unveiled Bhutanverse, a metaverse-based virtual space, at the FAB23 Bhutan International Conference in Thimphu on July 23, 2023. The Bhutanverse will be a parcel of digital assets located within...

Bhutan Adopts National Digital Identity (NDI) Act to Safeguard Citizens’ Right to Privacy

July 30, 2023 | Press Release

Location: Thimphu Today marks a historic milestone for the Kingdom of Bhutan as the National Digital Identity (NDI) Act received royal assent from His Majesty The King Jigme Khesar Namgyel...

FAB23 Bhutan Driving Digital Fabrication in Sustainable Development Through Community-Based Solutions

July 23, 2023 | Press Release

Location: Thimphu Druk Holding and Investments, (DHI), the commercial arm of the Royal Government of Bhutan, in collaboration with Fab Foundation, Center for Bits and Atoms, and Fab City Global...

JNW Super Fab Lab Announces Programs for Its One Year Anniversary

June 1, 2023 | Press Release

To celebrate the birth anniversary of Her Majesty The Gyaltshuen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck and to commemorate the first inauguration anniversary of the Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck Super Fab Lab (JNWSFL), a...

Launch of Naykap Gokab, The National Innovation Platform

May 15, 2023 | Press Release

Location: Thimphu The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Employment (MoICE) and United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in collaboration with Druk Holding & Investments (DHI) inaugurated the National Innovation Platform (NIP)...

DHI and Bitdeer to Jointly Develop Green Digital Asset Mining Operations in Bhutan

May 3, 2023 | Press Release

Partnership to operate a 100% carbon-free mining data center, accelerate Bhutan’s economic and digital transformation, and expand Bitdeer's global footprint Thimphu, Bhutan & Singapore. Druk Holding & Investments (“DHI”), the...

Fab23 Bhutan

April 6, 2023 | Events

JNW Super FabLab and DHI in collaboration with the Fab Foundation, the Center for Bits & Atoms at MIT, and the Fab City Foundation are bringing the international Fab Fest...

DHI and DHI Owned Companies to support and promote Local Bhutanese Products

May 29, 2015 | Press Release

During the 21st DHI CEOs Round Table Meeting(RTM) held at Paro, The DHI Chairman and CEOs of DHI Owned Companies and BOB, unanimously agreed to procure and use locally produced...