Maldives and China Strengthen Fisheries Ties with New Export Agreement
MIFCO and SINOMACH Hainan sign MoU to explore exporting Maldivian frozen fish to China.
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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.
MPL Records 14,525 TEUs in September Container Throughput
MPL handled 14,525 TEUs in September as a larger Thilafushi port nears development.
Thilafushi Port Expected to Cut Cargo Vessel Turnaround to Two Days
Thilafushi port relocation aims to cut cargo turnaround to two days by 2027.
President Muizzu Discusses Trade Cooperation With ITFC CEO
Maldives and ITFC discuss expanding trade, infrastructure and economic cooperation to support development priorities.
Maldives Signs USD 1.5 Billion Trade Finance Framework
Maldives signs USD 1.5 billion five-year ITFC framework to finance essential imports and SMEs.
Maldivian Businesses Urged to Use China Trade Agreement
Ambassador urges Maldivian businesses to boost private-sector trade ties with China using free trade agreement.
Maldives Seeks Greater Use of China FTA Through Hainan Cooperation
Maldives seeks expanded fisheries exports to Hainan and greater use of China FTA cooperation.
Transshipment Growth Lifts VIA Cargo Activity
VIA cargo rose 2 percent in Q2 2026, driven by strong transshipment growth.
Maldives Targets India Free Trade Agreement by Year-End
Maldives seeks balanced Free Trade Agreement with India by end of 2026, protecting domestic economy.
Trade Growth Leans on Re-exports as Imports Rise Sharply
Trade growth driven by import demand and jet fuel re-exports, not domestic production.
July Transshipment Volumes Reach Record High at Velana Airport
Velana Airport recorded its highest monthly transshipment volume in July, exceeding 2,000 tonnes of cargo.
Maldives and Türkiye Activate Preferential Trade Agreement
Maldives and Türkiye activate preferential trade agreement, boosting fisheries exports and diversifying import sources today.
Velana Airport Handles First Sea-to-Air Cargo Shipment From Cambodia
Velana Airport handles first Sea-to-Air cargo from Cambodia, connecting Southeast Asia to Europe.
Velana International Airport Records Growth in Cargo and Freighter Operations
Velana International Airport saw cargo and freighter growth as MACL expands regional transshipment operations.
MSS Becomes Evergreen Line’s Representative in the Maldives
Evergreen Line enters Maldives market with MSS as local representative, expanding cargo access.
Sea-to-Air Cargo Shipments Double in June
Maldives sea-to-air cargo exports doubled in June to 335 tonnes across seven countries.
India Extends Fuel Export Duty Waiver to Maldives
India’s decision to exempt fuel exports to the Maldives from key duties could lower the…
Maldives Eyes Wider Indian Market Through FTA, Economic Minister Says
The proposed Free Trade Agreement between the Maldives and India is moving closer to implementation,…
Maldives Expands Fish Product Exports to Sri Lankan Market
Maldives’ fisheries export ambitions gained a wider regional platform this week as Maldivian fish products…
State Jobs Anchor Maldivian Employment as Private Sector Relies on Foreign Labour, Report Finds
Malé’s labour market presents a paradox at the centre of the capital’s economy: employment appears…
FAO Warns Hormuz Crisis Could Push Up Global Food and Fertiliser Costs
A major disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is raising concerns over global…
MPL Clears Over 39,000 Freight Tonnes in Weekly Cargo Activity
Maldives Ports Limited cleared more than 39,000 freight tonnes of cargo during the week from…
Over 2,500 Maldives-Bound Containers Stranded in Sri Lanka Expected Next Week
More than 2,500 containers of goods bound for the Maldives are expected to be brought…