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...
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...
Gov’t Spending Trails Behind Revenue as Maldives Posts MVR 1.36 Billion Surplus
The Maldives recorded a budget surplus of MVR 1.36 billion as of 19 June 2025, despite subdued government spending on capital projects....
MMA Report: Resort Tourism Dips Even as Tourist Arrivals Surge in May
Tourist arrivals to the Maldives rose by 13 percent in May 2025 compared to the same period last year, according to the...
Is the Maldives’ Fiscal Surplus a Sign of Discipline or Delay?
The Ministry of Finance reported a primary surplus of MVR 3.2 billion for the first four months of 2025, a figure...
July Economic Update Reveals Divergence Between Recurrent Spending and Reserve Growth
The latest Economic Update by the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) shows signs of persistent pressure on public finances, as debt levels remain...