February Inflation Edges Higher Despite Flat Annual Growth: Statistics Maldives
Inflation in the Maldives picked up in February, according to the Maldives Bureau of Statistics,…
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Housing Developments Linked to BML Seen Contributing to Economic Expansion
An expansion of housing development projects linked to Bank of Maldives is expected to contribute…
The Limits of Scale in a Small Island Economy
The Maldives has built one of the region’s highest per capita income economies through tourism,…
Maldives Nears Key Debt Test with USD 500 Million Sukuk Due
A USD 500 million Sukuk repayment due in early April is placing renewed focus on…
Money Supply in Maldives Expands as Deposits and Bank Lending Rise
Growth in the Maldives’ money supply accelerated at the start of 2026, reflecting rising bank…
Essential Commodity Prices in Male’ Rise 1.54% in February
Prices of essential commodities in Male’ rose in February, driven largely by increases in food…
Central Bank Expands Dollar Sales to Ease Import Pressures
The Maldives Monetary Authority has expanded the amount of foreign currency sold to commercial banks,…
Tobacco, Food Push Maldives’ 2025 Inflation Above 4%
Inflation in the Maldives accelerated in 2025, with the Consumer Price Index for all groups…
Food and Household Prices in Malé Edge Up Slightly in January
Prices of essential goods in Malé edged up slightly in January 2026, but the overall…
MVR 2.4bn Finance Ministry Bond Will Not Harm Pension Fund, Pension Office Says
The Maldives’ Pension Office said the Ministry of Finance and Planning’s proposed MVR 2.4 billion…
Imports Surge While Exports Rise on Re-Exports, MMA Data Shows
Maldives’ external trade position in late 2025 was shaped by a sharp rise in imports…
Economic Update Points to Steady Growth With Shifting Pressures for Businesses
The latest Economic Update released by Maldives Monetary Authority suggests that the Maldivian economy continues to expand,…
QBS Shows Construction Sector Regaining Momentum After Two Weak Quarters
Construction activity in the Maldives showed a clear rebound in the final quarter of 2025,…
Tourism and Construction Drive Q4 Business Growth as Retail Weakens
Business activity in the Maldives continued to expand across most major sectors during the fourth…
December Inflation Edges Up as Food Prices Offset Lower Utility Costs
Consumer price inflation in the Maldives remained subdued in December 2025, with modest monthly increases…
2025 Ends with Improved Fiscal Balance Amid Slower Capital Expenditure
The Maldives closed 2025 with a narrower fiscal deficit, driven by stronger revenue performance and…
Maldives Tourism Economy Highlighted as Key Opportunity for Sri Lanka
More than 21,000 Sri Lankans are currently employed in the Maldives, generating around USD 129…
Claims of High-Interest Financing Draw Attention to Maldives’ Debt Situation
A post from the X account @anedhivehirajje, which former President Mohamed Nasheed has previously acknowledged…
December Surge Caps a Strong Finish for 2025 Revenue Collection
Revenue collection in December 2025 reached MVR 3.24 billion, marking a year-on-year increase of 30.7…
Gov’t Launches Business Expansion Financing Scheme for MSMEs
The government has officially rolled out a new financing product aimed at supporting the expansion…
Tobacco Prices Surge 135% in Maldives as Inflation Eases to 4% in Q3-2025
The price of tobacco in the Maldives rose sharply by 135.3 percent in the third…
Broad Money Accelerates in Q3 2025 in the Maldives, Driven by Deposits and Lending
The amount of money in circulation in the economy, measured as broad money, increased by…
Small Business Issues Overlooked by Past Governments, Says Economic Minister
Minister of Economic Development and Trade Mohamed Saeed has said that previous administrations have not…
Government Signs Investment Agreement for Ayla Sustainable Township Under SEZ Framework
The Government of Maldives has signed an investment agreement with Crystal Holdings Private Limited for…