Bhutan, at the core numerous business and tourism opportunities

Things are moving very fast at the right direction for this small nation. In 2007, Bhutan had the second-fastest-growing economy in the world. Bhutan has seen recent growth in the technology sector, in areas such as green tech and consumer Internet/e-commerce.

Bhutan's economy is based on agriculture, forestry, tourism and the sale of hydroelectric power to India. A landscape that varies from hilly to ruggedly mountainous has made the building of roads and other infrastructure difficult and expensive.

The industrial sector is in a nascent stage, and though most production comes from cottage industry, larger industries are being encouraged and some industries such as cement, steel, and ferroalloy have been set up.

Bhutan's exports, principally: electricity, cardamom, gypsum, timber, handicrafts, cement, fruit, precious stones and spices.

Main items imported include fuel and lubricants, grain, machinery, vehicles, fabrics and rice. Bhutan's main export partner is India, Hong Kong and Bangladesh, and China.

The industrial sector accounts of 22% of the economy. The key manufacturing sectors in Bhutan include production of ferroalloy, cement, metal poles, iron and nonalloy steel products, processed graphite, copper conductors, alcoholic and carbonated beverages, processed fruits, carpets, wood products and furniture.

Bhutan has deposits of numerous minerals. Commercial production includes coal, dolomite, gypsum, and limestone. The country has proven reserves of beryl, copper, graphite, lead, mica, pyrite, tin, tungsten, and zinc.