China FTA Damaging to Maldives’ Economic Independence: MDP
The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the Maldives and China will be damaging to the Maldives’ economic independence, Chairperson of...
China Signals Willingness to Restructure Loan Payments as India Defers US$50 Million Repayment
The Chinese government has given the green light to defer the repayment of loans, facilitated to the Maldives through the...
India Reduces Grant Aid to Maldives
India has revised its initially proposed US$72 million (MVR 1 billion) in grant aid to the Maldives for the current...
Aishath Ulya Shaig Breaks National Record Again
Maldivian swimmer Aishath Ulya Shaig has shattered her short-course 50-metre freestyle national record for the second time in just one...
Maldives Welcomes ICJ Ruling Against Israel’s Occupation of Palestinian Territories
President Mohamed Muizzu has welcomed an advisory opinion issued by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) condemning Israel’s continued occupation...
Black Market Dollar Soars Above MVR 18.20 Amid Supply Shortages
The black-market dollar rate has surged above MVR 18.20 per dollar, driven by a sharp rise in demand and dwindling...
Opinion: Is President Muizzu Leading the Maldives to Economic Ruin?
The Maldives is grappling with an economic crisis of unprecedented proportions under the leadership of President Mohamed Muizzu. Recent developments...
EU, ICUN to Provide €6.5 Million in Environmental Grant Aid to Maldives
The European Union (EU) and the Maldives have initiated negotiations to facilitate €6.5 million (MVR 1 billion) in grant aid...
Legislative Hold-Up: Amendment to Ban Israelis Languishes in Committee for Over 30 Days
While it has been a month since the bill to amend the Immigration Act to ban bearers of Israeli passports...
Maldives, US Hold Business Roundtable to Strengthen Economic Ties
Minister of Economic Development and Trade Mohamed Saeed participated in a business roundtable organised by the US Chamber of Commerce...
