The event, organized by Bhutan’s Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment, brought together government officials, investment agencies and businesses from sectors including aviation, agriculture, hospitality, technology, media and manufacturing.
Addressing the forum, Bhutanese Minister of Industry, Commerce and Employment Lyonpo Namgyal Dorji said Bhutan is “open for business” and committed to being a reliable and responsive long-term partner for investors. He noted that Bhutan’s free trade arrangement with India provides investors with access to a market of more than 1.4 billion people.
Bhutan highlighted its competitive advantages, including political stability, a well-educated English-speaking workforce, abundant clean energy priced at around 3 cents per kWh, and a strong record on governance. The country recorded average GDP growth of 7.5% and was ranked South Asia’s least corrupt nation in the 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index.
Priority sectors for investment include agriculture and food processing, information technology, forest-based industries, tourism and wellness, and renewable energy. Bhutan also showcased a pipeline of projects focused on green growth, innovation and sustainable development.
To attract foreign investors, Bhutan offers a range of incentives, including investor residency cards, guarantees on capital and dividend repatriation, one-stop business licensing services, and corporate income tax exemptions of up to 10 years for priority sectors.
Through the program, Bhutan aims to expand investment partnerships with Vietnamese businesses, attract more foreign direct investment, and promote projects that create jobs, strengthen production capacity and develop green value chains.
