Bhutan, a kingdom hidden away in the Himalayas, told the world once Gross National Happiness counts as much as GDP. Now, it has a new vision to take the country into the future. It will redefine capitalism and yet remain loyal to its famous focus on its people’s well-being. CNA Correspondent travels to Bhutan to find out if it has indeed found that winning formula to strike that delicate balance everyone is seeking between material wealth and happiness?
00:00 Introduction
01:25 Bhutan's high youth unemployment rate and brain drain
03:48 Bhutan's grand plan to build a high-tech 'mindfulness city'
07:49 A peek into Gelephu, Bhutan's new mega-city
15:58 How do the citizens feel about Bhutan's future?
18:48 Balancing its past and future
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