Maldives Urges COP31 to Replenish the Green Climate Fund
Maldives urges COP31 for debt-free climate grants and replenished funds to support island adaptation.
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Higher GST Receipts and Recovery of Overdue Payments Lift October Revenue
Higher GST receipts and the recovery of overdue payments lifted collections by the Maldives Inland…
Maldives to Press for Climate Grants at COP31
Maldives President Muizzu attends COP31 to seek grant funding and faster climate finance for island…
November Opens Below Last Year’s Tourist Arrival Pace
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives fell 7 per cent in the first week of November…
What Does Green Finance Have to Do with Your Retirement?
Maldives pension savings, invested mostly domestically, face climate risks through tourism, fisheries and reef decline.
VMC Forecast 100,000 Extra Tourists From Its Liverpool Deal. Did They Come?
Maldives promoted Liverpool tourism deal promising 100,000 extra visitors, but arrival results remain unproven.
Medtech Maldives Launches MVR 80 Million Sukuk for Malé Development
Medtech Maldives launches MVR 80 million sukuk to fund oceanfront Malé healthcare and office development.
Maldivian Adds King Air 360 for Luxury Resort Transfers and Private Charters
Maldivian adds King Air 360 turboprop for luxury resort transfers and private charters nationwide.
October Tourist Arrivals Rise Just 0.2% From Last Year
October tourist arrivals rose just 0.2 per cent yearly, leaving the annual shortfall largely unchanged.
Maldives Heads Towards Year-End With Growth Forecast at 0.6%
Maldives faces 0.6% growth as weak tourism and fisheries outweigh strong construction expansion in 2026.
Gov’t Proposes MVR 59.7 Billion Budget for 2027
Government proposes MVR 59.7 billion 2027 budget, cutting spending while funding housing, healthcare and infrastructure.
Food Prices Rise 8.59% as Overall Inflation Remains Subdued
Maldives food prices surged 8.59% yearly while overall inflation stayed low at 1.17%.
President Muizzu Calls for Chinese Partnerships That Deliver Jobs and Skills
Muizzu seeks Chinese investment creating jobs, skills and industries to advance Maldives' Vision 2040.
Maldives’ Coral Reef Ecosystems Classified as Critically Endangered in IUCN Assessment
IUCN classifies Maldives coral reefs as Critically Endangered, citing ocean warming and local pressures.
MMA to Publish Names of Businesses Missing Foreign Currency Conversion Deadline
MMA warns it will name businesses missing mandatory foreign currency conversion deadlines approaching 28 October.
India Says It Is Closely Monitoring Maldives–Pakistan Agreements
India monitors Maldives–Pakistan defence and maritime deals while remaining a key Maldivian economic and security…
Pakistan Visit Widens Maldives’ Options, With India Still Central
Muizzu's Pakistan visit broadens Maldives' trade and security options while India remains economically and strategically…
Maldives’ Economic Activity Grows 2.4% as Fisheries Decline Weighs on Gains
Maldives economy grew 2.4% in August as sharp fisheries decline offset services gains.
India’s INR 30 Billion Swap Rollover Eases Maldives’ Repayment Pressure
India's INR 30 billion swap rollover eases the Maldives' near-term external repayment pressure.
SJ Dhihereya Residence in Hulhumalé Phase 1 Opens for Bookings
SJ Dhihereya Residence in Hulhumalé opens bookings for 90 lagoon-side apartments with shared facilities.
The Financial Strength Behind BML’s Forbes Recognition
BML's Forbes recognition is backed by record earnings, strong capital, and favourable efficiency ratios.
MIRA Revenue Falls in September Despite Higher Tax Receipts
MIRA's September revenue fell yearly on lost one-off payment, but exceeded forecasts on tourism.
Coffee Industry Leaders Share Business Advice with Young Maldivians
Coffee industry leaders share entrepreneurship and skill-building advice with young Maldivians at embassy panel.
Foreign Investment Transition Ends for Wholesale, Retail and Logistics Businesses
Foreign-owned wholesale, retail and logistics firms must now meet entry requirements or face enforcement action.