Why Taxing Foreign Booking Platforms Is Long Overdue
Maldives passes law taxing foreign booking platforms' margins, closing a longstanding tourism GST gap.
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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…
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.
The Second Bill: How Preventable Failures Multiply Public Costs
A reopened Malé road is being rebuilt, raising undisclosed costs and unanswered contractor liability questions.
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.
Why a Revival of SAARC Matters for South Asia
Muizzu offers Maldives as mediator to revive SAARC amid South Asia's regional divisions.
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.
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.
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…
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.
Dhiraagu Announces Leadership Transition Ahead of CEO Retirement
Dhiraagu has begun a planned leadership transition, with Valdemar Ferradaz joining the company as Chief…
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…
MMA Grants Banking Licence to Maldives Premier Bank
The Maldives’ banking sector has expanded with the Maldives Monetary Authority granting a banking licence…
Safety Under Focus After Tourist Drowning and Diving Tragedy
The death of a Spanish tourist near Gaafu Dhaalu Vaadhoo has added to wider concerns…
Dhiraagu and the Digital Infrastructure Driving Business Growth in the Maldives
As businesses across the Maldives continue to accelerate their digital transformation journeys, resilient and future-ready…
A Digital State Without a Privacy Culture?
The Maldives is moving towards a more digitised state at the same time that recent…
President Muizzu Defends Dollar Policy as BML Tightens Foreign Currency Controls
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has defended the government’s handling of the dollar shortage and limits…
Why Care Work Should Be Treated as Economic Infrastructure
The gender gap in Malé’s labour market is often treated as a social issue, but…