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Happy Valley

In just 30 years, Bhutan has gone from underdeveloped status to having the highest per capita GDP in South Asia. But does the march towards modernisation threaten its Gross National Happiness?

  • Issue #73
  • 8 min read
Happy Valley
Politics

Happy now?

Famous for its Gross National Happiness index, Bhutan has been a democracy for just over a year. Monocle talks to its prime minister about how times are changing in the Himalayan nation.

  • Issue #28
  • 6 min read
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Asia

The King of Bhutan's dashing way with national dress, Korea's scheme to produce more babies, and Japan's downsized family meals.

  • Issue #22
  • 4 min read
Asia

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