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Bhutan Invests $1 Billion in Mindfulness City to Combat Youth Unemployment

12/18/2025

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On December 17, Bhutan announced a $1 billion investment from its cryptocurrency reserves to develop a Mindfulness City, aimed at boosting the economy and addressing youth unemployment.
Unemployment has led many young Bhutanese to leave the country.
King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck pledged that every Bhutanese would benefit from the new economic hub.
Bhutan promotes hydropower exports to India to generate revenue.
Bhutan's GDP per capita is about $3,718.

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On December 17, Bhutan announced a $1 billion investment from its cryptocurrency reserves to develop a Mindfulness City, aimed at boosting the economy and addressing youth unemployment.
Unemployment has led many young Bhutanese to leave the country.
King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck pledged that every Bhutanese would benefit from the new economic hub.
Bhutan promotes hydropower exports to India to generate revenue.
Bhutan's GDP per capita is about $3,718.