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Cruise Arrivals to Maldives Surge 178% as Sea Travel Gains Share
Cruise tourism to the Maldives has expanded sharply in early 2026, even as overall visitor growth shows signs of slowing compared to...
Fiscal Surplus Persists as Revenue Growth Outpaces Spending in Early 2026
Government finances remained in surplus through mid-April, supported by strong tax collections, though underlying spending patterns suggest continued pressure from recurrent expenditure...
Minister Signals Review of Taxi Loan Scheme as Repayment Pressure Mounts
Concerns over the viability of the “Taxi Nafa” loan scheme have intensified as borrowers continue to face repayment demands for vehicles that...
Talks with China Focus on Expanding Fish Exports and Leveraging Free Trade Agreement
Efforts to deepen trade ties between the Maldives and China are increasingly centred on using the existing Free Trade Agreement to expand...
Maldives Draws USD 319 Million from India Under Revised SAARC Swap Framework
India has extended fresh financial support to the Maldives through a new drawdown under its currency swap arrangement, providing USD 319 million...
