Maldives, China Agree to Conduct Feasibility Studies for Proposed 100-Bed Hospital in Villimalé
The Maldives and China have signed a letter of exchange to conduct a feasibility study and other essential assessments for...
China Prioritises Grant Aid Projects Over Restructuring Maldives’ Debt, Says Ambassador Wang
Chinese Ambassador to the Maldives Wang Lixin said on Thursday that China would not be restructuring the Maldives’ debt to...
BML Integrates WeChat Pay Into Digital Payment Platform
The Bank of Maldives (BML) has announced the integration of WeChat Pay, a popular Chinese payment application, into its point-of-sale...
Chinese Firm Contracted Major Housing Project on Eydhafushi Island
The Mohamed Muizzu administration has engaged China’s Sinohydro Corporation Ltd. to construct 1,000 housing units on Eydhafushi Island, Baa Atoll,...
Chinese Research Vessel Not Believed to Have Conducted Survey in Maldives: Fisheries Minister
Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Resources Ahmed Shiyam has said that he does not believe the Chinese research vessel, Xiang...
Zameer Set to Meet Jaishankar in India Amid ‘Strained’ Relations
As Minister of Foreign Affairs Moosa Zameer is set to meet India’s Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Thursday,...
Uncertainty Surrounds Indian Troop Numbers as Third Round of Withdrawal Unfolds
Despite formal talks and the departure of three batches of Indian troops, uncertainty looms over the exact number stationed in...
Chinese Research Vessel Concludes Three-Month Expedition Off Maldivian Waters
Chinese research vessel Xiang Yang Hong 03, known for its advanced technology and wide range of research capabilities, is returning...
Maldives’ 2024 Tourism Arrivals See 2.6% First-Time Dip; Lower Occupancy Leading Into Q2
Tourist arrivals fell 2.6 percent in April after consistent highs in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024, according statistics released...
China to Provide ‘Resources’ for Construction of Local Council Offices on 50 Islands Across Maldives
The Chinese government has pledged to provide the necessary resources for the construction of local council office buildings on 50...
