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Business News | Fredun Pharmaceuticals Enters Pet Care Market with Strategic Acquisition of One Pet Stop
PNN Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 2: Fredun Pharmaceuticals Limited (BSE - FREDUN | 539730), a diversified global healthcare company, Fredun Retail Private Limited (FRPL), has taken a significant step toward expanding its consumer-centric...

RBI Bank Holiday List for July 2025: Banks To Remain Closed on These Days This Month, Check Region-Wise Bank Holidays Dates
New Delhi, July 03: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the list of bank holidays for July 2025, with banks across various regions scheduled to remain shut on seven dates for state-specific observances. These closures apply to both public...

Bhutani bats for PACS evolving as One-Stop Rural Service Hubs
The Secretary of the Ministry of Cooperation, Dr. Ashish Kumar Bhutani, inaugurated a national workshop on “Emerging Technologies in PACS” at PHD House, New Delhi, where he strongly advocated for the transformation of Primary Agricultural Credit...

Thailand’s Trade Dept. reports 13.46% growth in FTA-utilized exports in first four months of 2025, ASEAN leads the way
Thailand’s exports using Free Trade Agreements soar 13.46% in early 2025, with ASEAN leading growth and new markets on the horizon. BANGKOK, Thailand – The Department of Foreign Trade under Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce revealed that exports...
Finance Minister Announces Major Pension Reforms
DAWA ZANGMO Thimphu Finance Minister Lekey Dorji declared on 23 June that the government is rolling out major reforms to Bhutan’s pension system. The declaration was made during a National Council session, where he addressed pressing concerns over...

The economy in FY25: Battling challenging times
BBS's provisional GDP growth estimates for FY25 unveiled a second consecutive year of growth recession. Given the trials Bangladesh has endured since the outset of the year, the numbers carry the story of the economy's adaptation to adversities. A...

Starlink Launched in Sri Lanka: Elon Musk’s SpaceX Launches Satellite Internet Services After Bangladesh and Bhutan, Coming in India Soon
New Delhi, July 2: Starlink, the satellite internet service owned by Elon Musk, officially launched its services in Sri Lanka on Wednesday. With this launch, Sri Lanka has become the third country in South Asia -- and another of India’s neighbours...

Binance CEO on how Bhutan’s happiness philosophy aligns with crypto
Binance CEO Richard Teng said cryptocurrency and digital asset technology can support the Kingdom of Bhutan’s unique development philosophy, known as Gross National Happiness (GNH), during a visit to the Himalayan kingdom. During a media...

Bhutan Possibly Readies $15M Bitcoin Sale as Holdings Near $1.3B
The Royal Government of Bhutan transferred 137.245 bitcoin worth about $14.77 million to crypto exchange Binance on June 30, according to blockchain data from Arkham Intelligence. This fresh transaction comes as Bhutan’s total bitcoin holdings...
Bhutan has 100 females per 97 males
The NSB survey also estimates Bhutan’s total household population at 592,598 people KINZANG DORJI TSHERING Thimphu he National Statistics Bureau (NSB) has released the first-ever Household Consumption and Expenditure Survey 2025 (HCES 2025),...

Bhutan embraces crypto payments despite connectivity gaps
In a land where ancient monasteries overlook misty mountains, cryptocurrency is quietly becoming part of everyday life. During the Binance Crypto-Powered Tour in the Kingdom of Bhutan, Cointelegraph traveled across Bhutan’s capital city of Thimphu...

Bhutan Unveils Nation‐Wide Crypto Payment System For Tourists
(MENAFN- The Arabian Post) Bhutan has become the first country to integrate cryptocurrency payments across its entire tourism infrastructure, enabling visitors to use Binance Pay for everything from booking flights and paying visa fees to...

Bank Holiday Today: Banks To Be Closed In This State Today; Check State-Wise List
Last Updated:June 30, 2025, 09:09 IST The Reserve Bank of India and state governments prepare a list of holidays considering all national and local festivities, cultural celebrations and operational requirements. The annual holiday calendar is...

Bank Holidays in July 2025: Banks to remain closed for 13 days this month, check state-wise list here
Customers planning to visit bank branches should plant thier visit according to these holiday schedules. In July 2025, banks will be closed for a total of 13 days, which includes Sundays and the second and last Saturdays of the month. While...

Bank holiday today: Are banks in Mizoram closed for Remna Ni? Check here
Bank Holiday Today, June 30, 2025: Banks in India and in various states will have different holidays over the next week amid Remna Ni, Kharchi Puja, Guru Hargobind's birthday celebrations in Mizoram, Tripura, Jammu and Srinagar. There are a total...

TAFE and AGCO Corporation reach settlement on legal dispute and shareholding matters
Tractors and farm equipment major TAFE has reached a comprehensive settlement and resolution with US agriculture machinery firm AGCO on all matters that relate to the brand, commercial issues and shareholding. As per a statement put out by TAFE,...

India And Bhutan Deepen Strategic Defence Cooperation During Army Chief’s Visit
Thimphu: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday held discussions with Lieutenant General Batoo Tshering, Chief Operations Officer (COO) of the Royal Bhutan Army, to further strengthen military bonds and deepen strategic...

India and Bhutan deepen strategic defence cooperation during Army Chie...
Thimphu, July 1 (IANS): Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday held discussions with Lieutenant General Batoo Tshering, Chief Operations Officer (COO) of the Royal Bhutan Army, to further strengthen military bonds and...

India, Bhutan review ₹10,000 crore development partnership for 2024–29
Secretary (West) Tanmaya Lal and Bhutan’s Foreign Secretary Aum Pema Choden co-chair the 4th India-Bhutan Development Cooperation Talks under Bhutan’s 13th Five-Year Plan. India and Bhutan on Monday held comprehensive talks in New Delhi to review...

TAFE settles feud with American company AGCO over Massey Ferguson brand
Tractors and Farm Equipment Ltd (TAFE) on Tuesday announced a comprehensive out-of-court settlement with US-based AGCO Corporation on all matters relating to the Massey Ferguson brand, commercial issues and shareholding, ending their corporate...