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  • Google Bard directly competes with ChatGPT

    Google Bard directly competes with ChatGPT

    Google has just announced that it is opening up access to its new AI chatbot tool, Bard, which directly competes with ChatGPT. From Tuesday, users can join a waitlist to gain access to Bard’s features, which include outlining and writing essay drafts, planning events like baby showers, and generating meal ideas based on the contents of their fridge.

    In addition to this, Google has also revealed plans to “thoughtfully” add large language models to search “in a deeper way” at a later time, and will start rolling out the tool in the United States and United Kingdom before expanding it to other countries and languages in the future.

    However, this move comes as tech companies like Google, Microsoft, and Facebook compete to develop and deploy AI-powered tools, following the recent viral success of ChatGPT. Google also announced that it will be bringing AI to its productivity tools, including Gmail, Sheets, and Docs.

    But the launch of Bard has not been without controversy, as a demo last month provided an inaccurate response to a question about a telescope. This caused Alphabet, Google’s parent company, to experience a 7.7% drop in share prices, wiping $100 billion off its market value.

    Despite this, Google plans to continue using human feedback to improve its systems and add new “guardrails” to keep interactions helpful and on-topic. Meanwhile, OpenAI has just released GPT-4, the next-generation version of the technology that powers ChatGPT and Microsoft’s new Bing browser, with similar safeguards.

  • Digital Marketing Strategy for Bhutan Travel Agents

    Digital Marketing Strategy for Bhutan Travel Agents

    Marketing a travel agency can be a hectic as well as a tiring job since it involves in a variety of strategies, both online and offline. Here are some steps to consider when marketing your travel agency:

    Snapshot from google how Travel to Bhutan reads.
    1. Develop a strong online presence: Create a professional website, social media pages, and an email marketing list to showcase your agency’s offerings and communicate with customers.
    2. Create engaging content: Publish blog posts, travel guides, and videos that highlight unique destinations and experiences.
    3. Use social media: Post regular updates and photos of destinations, customer testimonials, and travel tips on social media platforms.
    4. Partner with other businesses: Build relationships with airlines, hotels, and other travel-related businesses to create packages and cross-promote services.
    5. Attend travel shows and events: Set up a booth or sponsor events to promote your agency and make connections with potential customers.
    6. Use customer referrals: Encourage satisfied customers to refer their friends and family, and offer discounts or rewards for referrals.
    7. Use targeted advertising: Use search engine optimization (SEO) and pay-per-click (PPC) advertising to target specific audiences searching for travel services, Promoting or boosting post in facebook to a right audence also helps generating leads.

    Remember to continually analyze your marketing efforts and adjust your strategy as needed to ensure that your travel agency is reaching its target audience and achieving its goals.

    Digital Bhutan can help to through this process.

  • Code Monkey popular among Bhutanese Kids

    Code Monkey popular among Bhutanese Kids

    In August 2021, Bhutanese students received a game-based coding platform called CodeMonkey as a Royal Soelra from His Majesty the King. The objective was to enhance their coding skills and equip them with 21st Century knowledge and skills. Following this, the Ministry of Education organized a Training of Trainers program on CodeMonkey in January 2022. The training was attended by 47 participants from 20 Dzongkhags and 4 Thromdes, with the primary goal of building teachers’ capacity in terms of ICT and specifically, in using CodeMonkey. This initiative aims to empower Bhutanese youth with digital literacy and equip them for the future workforce, contributing to the country’s development.

    Code Monkey is a fun and educational programming game designed for kids. The game introduces kids to coding concepts, such as loops, functions, and conditionals, in a simple and engaging way. It allows kids to learn coding through interactive gameplay, where they control a monkey character by writing lines of code to solve puzzles. The game is easy to use and doesn’t require any previous coding knowledge. Code Monkey helps kids to develop problem-solving skills, logical thinking, and creativity while having fun. The game is suitable for children aged 8 and up and is an excellent way to introduce them to the exciting world of programming.

    The platform is being initiated by RSSTEM (Royal Society for Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics), DITT (Department of Information Technology & Telecom ), MoE (Ministry of Education) and REC (Royal Education Council) to promote coding education in preparation of Bhutanese youth for the digitalized future.

    Poster of Code Monkey by Rukubji Primary School
  • Bhutanese Firm Manufacturing Paper (Druk Paper)

    Druk Paper is a premium quality paper brand made in Bhutan. The Bhutanese firm offers three types of A4 size paper, each with its own unique features. The first type is Multipurpose white paper, which is versatile and can be used for various purposes. The second type is Eco-Friendly paper, which is made from sustainable materials and helps to reduce environmental impact. The third type is High Brightness paper, which provides excellent printability and enhances the clarity of printed documents. Each pack contains 500 sheets of paper, ensuring that customers receive a sufficient supply for their needs. Druk Paper is a reliable and environmentally conscious choice for all your paper needs.

    In addition to offering eco-friendly paper, it’s worth noting that Druk Paper is committed to sustainability and recycling. The company’s production process includes recycling paper waste and using renewable energy sources, such as hydroelectric power. By prioritizing sustainability, Druk Paper is contributing to a cleaner and greener future. Choosing Druk Paper is not only a quality choice but also an environmentally responsible one.

    Druk Paper 70 GSM
    Druk Paper 75 GSM
    Druk Paper 80 GSM
  • DALE: A Deep Learning Architecture for Generating Photos of Bhutanese Architecture

    DALE: A Deep Learning Architecture for Generating Photos of Bhutanese Architecture

    Bhutanese architecture is renowned for its unique blend of traditional and modern design elements. From ancient temples and fortresses to contemporary residential homes, the architecture of Bhutan reflects the country’s rich cultural heritage and spiritual values. However, capturing the beauty of Bhutanese architecture can be challenging, especially for photographers who are limited by access or budget.

    To address these challenges, a deep learning architecture called DALE (Deep Architecture for Learning Bhutanese Elements) has been developed. This architecture uses a combination of convolutional neural networks (CNNs) and generative adversarial networks (GANs) to generate high-quality photos of Bhutanese architecture.

    The DALE architecture consists of two main components: a generator network and a discriminator network. The generator network is responsible for creating new images based on the input data, while the discriminator network evaluates the authenticity of the generated images. The two networks work in tandem to generate realistic images that closely resemble real photos of Bhutanese architecture.

    To train the DALE architecture, a large dataset of real photos of Bhutanese architecture was used. The generator network was trained to produce images that closely resemble the real photos in the dataset, while the discriminator network was trained to distinguish between real and generated images. This process continues until the generator network produces images that are indistinguishable from real photos.

    Once the DALE architecture is trained, it can be used to generate unlimited numbers of photos of Bhutanese architecture. The generated images can be used for various purposes, including architectural visualization, interior design, and even education.

    The DALE architecture offers a new and innovative way of capturing the beauty of Bhutanese architecture. By using deep learning, it generates high-quality photos that closely resemble real photos, providing photographers, architects, and designers with a powerful tool for showcasing Bhutanese architecture.

  • Bhutan Petrol and Diesel Price from 16th December to 31st December 2022

    Ramtokto (Thimphu)
    Petrol (MS) – Nu. 81.95
    Diesel (HSD) – Nu. 88.31

    Mebisa (Chukha)
    Petrol (MS) – Nu. 81.42
    Diesel (HSD) – Nu. 87.78

    Chamkuna (Phuentsholing)
    Petrol (MS) – Nu. 79.41
    Diesel (HSD) – Nu. 85.97

  • Sanitary Pad Manufacturer in Bhutan

    There are only two Sanitary pads manufacturing firms in Bhutan. Both of them imports raw materials to produce the sanitary pads from other country like India and China. The below are the list of the firms

    ZAMIN Friends Forever

    The company was started with ambition of coming up with affordable sanitary pads (napkin) for the ladies in remote villages of Bhutan who has a very low income and to avoid the old styled usage of unhygenic cloth as a mensturation diaper. The firm was started with Nu. 800,000 financial support form the Loden Foundation.

    ZAMIN Friends Forever Logo

    Location of Business: Changzamtog, Thimphu, Bhutan
    Founder: Karma Yogini
    Year of Establishment: 2018

    Products:

    1. Washable and Reuseable pads (4 Pieces / Packet)

    Chechay Sanitary Pads

    The young women entrepreneur from Trashigang in her startup career founded the firm with a goal to revolutionize menstrual health and hygiene for women and girls by designing a simple environment friendly sanitary pad called Chechay Sanitary Napkin. The firm manufactures the Ultra-thin pads which is affordable and easily available, the firm ensures no chemicals are added and its sterilized using UV.

    Chechay Sanitary Pads logo

    Location of Business: Changzamthog, Thimphu
    Founder:  Pema Chozom
    Year of Establishment: 2020

    Products:
    1. Premium Ultra thin pad
    2. Standard Ultra thin pad

  • Bhutan Petrol and Diesel Price from 1st December to 15th December 2022

    Ramtokto (Thimphu)
    Petrol (MS) – Nu. 81.91
    Diesel (HSD) – Nu. 96.90

    Mebisa (Chukha)
    Petrol (MS) – Nu. 81.38
    Diesel (HSD) – Nu. 96.37

    Motithang (BOD)
    Petrol (MS) – Nu. 82.08
    Diesel (HSD) – Nu. 96.98

  • Bhutan Petrol and Diesel Price from 16th November to 30th November 2022

    Ramtokto (Thimphu)
    Petrol (MS) – Nu. 81.99
    Diesel (HSD) – Nu. 104.57

    Mebisa (Chukha)
    Petrol (MS) – Nu. 81.46
    Diesel (HSD) – Nu. 104.04