Maldives Maintains Budget Surplus as Development Spending Stagnates
The Maldives recorded a budget surplus of MVR 1.05 billion as of 17 July 2025,…
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Maldives and the Global South: A Strategic Recalibration Through India and Sri Lanka
Since the election of President Mohamed Muizzu in November 2023, Maldives’ foreign policy has undergone…
PM Modi’s State Visit Marks New Chapter in Maldives–India Relations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the Maldives on Friday for a state visit, his…
VIA’s New Terminal: A Grand Stage for a Nation’s Next Act
On 26 July 2025, the Maldives will mark its 60th Independence Day with more than…
Climate as Foreign Policy: Why Environmental Diplomacy Is the Maldives’ Strongest Card
For a nation spread across just over a metre of land above sea level, climate…
Why Visa Exemptions Matter Even When We Don’t Travel There
The Maldives recently signed a visa waiver agreement with the Commonwealth of Dominica, allowing Maldivians…
Maldives Launches ‘From Maldives’ Fisheries Brand to Promote Sustainable Exports
The Government of Maldives has launched a new national brand, “From Maldives”, aimed at promoting…
Falling Birth Rates Aren’t a Mystery. They’re a Mirror
The 2025 edition of the United Nations Population Fund’s State of World Population report marks…
Maldives’ Capital Expenditure Declines 63% Year-on-Year
Capital expenditure by the Maldivian government has sharply decreased as of 10 July 2025, highlighting…
President’s Office Discloses 922 Political Appointees
The President’s Office has publicly disclosed that 922 individuals are currently appointed to political positions…
Aséria: A Residential Development Built on Trust and Transparency
In the evolving story of Hulhumalé’s urban transformation, Aséria continues to set itself apart. Not…
First National Money Market & Savings Fund Made More Accessible to Investors
First National Money Market & Savings Fund convened its third Annual General Meeting on 9th…
Maldives Budget Surplus Sustained by Longstanding Capital Spending Shortfalls
The Government of Maldives has recorded a budget surplus of MVR 628.2 million as of…
Market Rebounds on Maldives Sukuk Amid Stronger Liquidity, But Risks Persist
The price of the Maldives’ sovereign Sukuk has risen sharply, from approximately USD 64.7 in…