World Bank Downgrades Growth Forecast for Maldives
The World Bank has downgraded its 2024 growth forecast for the Maldives as tourists increasingly opt for guesthouse stays over...
Overall Inflation Eases in January; Key Sectors Remain High Year-On-Year
Overall inflation fell 0.17 percent in January this year compared to December last year, according to 2024’s first Consumer Price...
G20 Considers Global Minimum Tax on Billionaires to Curb Tax Avoidance
The G20 is contemplating a groundbreaking global minimum tax on 3,000 billionaires. Leaders have convened in São Paulo to explore...
Addu Coastal Tourism Development Plan Launched: Aims for 6,000-Bed Capacity, 10,000 Jobs
The Addu Coastal Tourism Development Plan, which will seek to develop 6,000 tourist beds and a seaplane hub at the...
Government Borrows US$50 Million via MACL from BML, Pays Out on SBI Treasury Bond
The government, in January, settled a US$50 million (MVR 771 million) treasury bond issued to the State Bank of India...
Fishermen at Kooddoo Protest Over Unpaid Dues; Government Promises to Clear Outstanding MVR 280 Million by 5 March
Fishermen gathered at Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company’s (MIFCO) Koodoo Fisheries Complex are protesting the company’s failure, over the last three...
Former President Nasheed Urges Climate Financing Instead of IMF Bailout
Former President Mohammed Nasheed, currently serving as the Secretary-General of the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF), has highlighted the unique position...
Maldives Capable of Managing Economic, Fiscal Hurdles Without External Assistance: Economic Minister
The Maldives is capable of managing its economy, and fiscal policy, and does not need an intervention from the International...
Germany Takes Over Japan as World’s Third Largest Economy
Japan, once a top contender for the world’s leading economy, is now ranked fourth, trailing behind Germany. Japan struggles with...
State Revenue at MVR 3.6 Billion for January; 12.2% Higher Than Forecasts
The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) collected MVR 3.6 billion in January this year. January 2024 collections were 5.7 percent...
