Tourism’s Two-Market Test: How Much Dependence Is Too Much?
Maldives tourism grows reliant on China and Russia, raising concerns over concentration amid weaker overall…
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How Rising Dollar Pressure Changed the Government’s Public Message
Maldives' dollar shortage escalated into a political crisis, prompting a no-confidence motion against Minister Saeed.
Maldives Tourism Opens August with 6.8% Arrival Growth
Maldives tourism began August with 6.8% arrival growth despite an ongoing year-to-date shortfall.
Essential Commodity Prices in Malé Rise 6.07% Annually Despite July Decline
Malé essential commodity prices dipped in July but remained 6.07% higher year-on-year.
Central Bank’s Government Bond Holdings Rise by MVR 2.4 Billion in July
MMA's balance sheet expanded in July as government bond holdings rose sharply despite foreign asset…
The Second Bill: How Preventable Failures Multiply Public Costs
A reopened Malé road is being rebuilt, raising undisclosed costs and unanswered contractor liability questions.
MMA Bulletin Shows Record Q1 Arrivals, though Tourism Contracts as Geopolitical Shocks Persist
Maldives tourism hit record Q1 arrivals before Middle East war triggered sharp March declines.
Food Prices Rise 7.28% Year-on-Year as Inflation Reaches 2.56%
Maldives inflation reached 2.56% in June as food prices rose sharply amid falling transport costs.
The Healthy Diet Premium: Why Nutrition Costs More in the Maldives
Rising nutrition costs in the Maldives threaten dietary quality despite improved affordability and calorie access.
IMF Warns Energy Shock Could Slow Island Economies and Weaken Tourism
IMF warns rising energy and food prices threaten Maldives tourism earnings, imports and public finances.
Maldives Wins the First Visit. The Commercial Opportunity Is the Second
The Maldives excels at attracting first-time visitors but struggles to convert satisfaction into repeat bookings.
Gov’t Spending Rises 21 Percent as Fiscal Balance Swings to Deficit by Mid-July
Government spending surged 21 percent, pushing the fiscal balance into a MVR 1.54 billion deficit.
One Market, One Gatekeeper: Medianet’s Hold on Maldivian Television
Medianet dominates Maldivian television through infrastructure, content and sports rights rather than any legal monopoly.
Foreign Residents Account for One-Third of Maldives Population in 2026
Maldives population projections show large migrant workforce, strong gender imbalance, and continued resident concentration in…
MIRA Revenue Rises 10.1% to MVR 2.92 Billion in June
MIRA's June revenue rose 10.1% to MVR 2.92 billion, beating forecasts on tax gains.
The Next Test for Maldives Tourism Is Value, Not Just Volume
Maldives tourism must shift from arrival volume toward sustainable value, resilience, and stronger local benefit.
ADB Keeps Maldives Growth Forecast at 1.0% for 2026
ADB maintains Maldives growth forecast at 1.0% for 2026 despite regional energy shocks and inflation…
Maldives CPI Growth Slows to 0.20% in May
Inflationary pressure in the Maldives eased sharply in May, with consumer prices rising at a…
The Dollar Divide: How Rufiyaa Earners Pay More in a Dollar Economy
Maldives' dollar-dependent economy leaves rufiyaa earners paying more amid scarce foreign currency and rising costs.
Rising Food Prices Expose Fragility in Maldivian Household Welfare
Rising prices are exposing a deeper vulnerability in the Maldivian economy, with households outside Malé…
The El Niño Exposure: What Warmer Seas Mean for the Maldives
The Maldives’ exposure to El Niño extends far beyond changes in the weather. Warmer seas…
Fitch Upgrade to ‘CCC-’: What It Means for the Maldivian Business Community
Fitch Ratings has upgraded the Maldives’ Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to ‘CCC-’ from…
Cost-Cutting in SOEs Intensifies Scrutiny of Employment Patterns and Workforce Sustainability
In April, the Privatisation and Corporatisation Board (PCB) introduced a series of cost-cutting measures across…
Is Decentralisation in the Maldives Being Quietly Rolled Back?
The dissolution of atoll councils and the government’s decision to establish Local Government Authority offices…