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 a profound recalibration. Once known for the...

Maldives Maintains Budget Surplus as Development Spending Stagnates

The Maldives recorded a budget surplus of MVR 1.05 billion as of 17 July 2025, according to the Ministry of Finance’s latest Weekly...

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 a shift in how the world is...

Corporate Maldives to Launch Job Fair as Flagship Addition to Bizweek 2026

We are excited to announce that we will be hosting our first-ever Job Fair in 2026, which will stand as a flagship...

New Rules for Tourism Ads in the Maldives: What You Need to Know

The Ministry of Tourism and Environment has introduced a new regulation that affects how tourist establishments can advertise in the Maldives. Gazetted...

Welcome to What Will Be the Maldives’ Most Iconic Gated Neighbourhood

On the northeastern edge of Hulhumalé Phase 2, Aséria brings together modern architecture, environmental sensitivity, and Maldivian design traditions. This project features...

When Media Freedom Fails, Democracy Decays

Parliament this week took up a bill that would dissolve the Maldives Broadcasting Commission and the Maldives Media Council, replacing them with...

Real GDP Growth Improves, but MMA Forecasts Trimmed for 2025

Maldives’ real economy showed signs of modest acceleration in the first quarter of 2025, with gross domestic product (GDP) expanding by 2.5...

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 only as the Maldives’ first gated community,...

Decentralisation Under Threat: Why Local Governance Still Matters in the Maldives

Under heavy criticism, the ruling People’s National Congress pushed through amendments to the Decentralisation Act on Wednesday, passing the bill with 51...

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 change is less an abstract issue than...

Work-Life Balance Tops Global Priorities. Where Does the Maldives Stand?

The Randstad Workmonitor 2025 report points to a clear shift in workplace values across the globe: employees are increasingly unwilling to trade...

Surplus Story Cracks Under Pressure of Stalled Capital Spending

The Maldives has recorded a budget surplus of MVR 314.3 million as of 31 July 2025, continuing a fiscal pattern seen throughout...

How Parliament Has Lost Its Voice: No Debate, Only Deals

Parliament is supposed to be the nation’s forum for ideas and debate. At its best, it is the space where competing visions...

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 the country’s fisheries products on the international...

Transport and Communication Sector Sees Q2 Slowdown, but Optimism Builds for Q3

The Maldives’ transport and communication sector saw a notable slowdown in the second quarter of 2025, according to the Maldives Monetary Authority’s...

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 July 2025. The First National Money Market...

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 early April 2025 to USD 87.5 on...

Maldives’ Capital Expenditure Declines 63% Year-on-Year

Capital expenditure by the Maldivian government has sharply decreased as of 10 July 2025, highlighting a significant slowdown in major infrastructure investments...

President’s Office Discloses 922 Political Appointees

The President’s Office has publicly disclosed that 922 individuals are currently appointed to political positions under Article 115(f) of the Constitution. This...

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 first trip to the country since beginning...

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 and Dominicans to travel between the two...

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 26 June 2025, according to the Ministry...

Corporate Maldives Magazine August 2025 Edition Now Published

Corporate Maldives has published the August 2025 edition of the Corporate Maldives Magazine. As a quarterly print publication, we remain committed to spotlighting...

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National Payment System Amendment Grants MMA Greater Oversight Powers

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