MPL Updates Vessel Berthing Guidelines at Malé North Harbour
Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) has revised the guidelines governing how vessels are allocated space at…
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MPL Clears Over 33,000 Freight Tonnes of Cargo in First Week of March
Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) cleared more than 33,000 freight tonnes of cargo during the first…
Oil Prices Surge Past USD 100 as War Disrupts Energy Markets
The war in the Middle East sent shockwaves through global energy markets at the start…
Agriculture Ministry Takes Over Live Fish Export Permits and Health Certification
Regulatory oversight of live fish exports has been transferred to the Ministry of Agriculture and…
Maldivian Businesses Invited to Participate in Sri Lanka Expo 2026
Maldivian businesses have been invited to take part in Sri Lanka Expo 2026, a regional…
Maldives Ships 140 Tonnes Through Sea-to-Air Cargo Service in January
The Maldives’ sea-to-air cargo service transported 140 tonnes of goods to six countries in January,…
Fisheries Sector Leads Initial Implementation of Maldives–China FTA
The Maldives–China Free Trade Agreement has completed its first year in force, with early implementation…
Maldives–Germany Roundtable Signals Push for Deeper Trade and Investment Ties
Efforts to widen the Maldives’ economic partnerships in Europe gained renewed visibility this week as…
Maldives Ships 329 Tonnes of Cargo via Sea-to-Air Service in December
The Maldives shipped a total of 329 tonnes of cargo through its sea-to-air cargo service…
Gov’t Reports Strong Growth in Maldives’ Sea-to-Air Cargo Operations
The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation has announced strong results from the government’s sea-to-air…
Maldives Prepares to Export First Batch of Commercially Cultivated Seaweed
The Maldives is preparing to export its first batch of commercially cultivated seaweed, marking a…
‘The Maldives Pearl Residence’ to Open Path for Investment-Based Residency
A new residency-by-investment scheme titled The Maldives Pearl Residence is set to launch in April 2026, as…
Maldives Accedes to Berne Convention for Copyright Protection
The Maldives has formally acceded to the Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and…
National Single Window ‘Tradian’ Launches Operations in Maldives
The National Single Window platform, “Tradian,” has officially commenced operations, streamlining trade processes in the…
Maldives Exports Surge 27% in July as Imports Hold Steady
The Maldives recorded a sharp rise in exports in July 2025 while import levels showed…
China-Maldives FTA Set to Strengthen Fisheries Exports and Trade Opportunities
The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the Maldives and China, which came into effect on…
Fuel and Food Drive Maldives’ Import Bill, Fisheries Lead Exports in July 2025
Maldives’ trade figures for July 2025 show a widening gap between imports and exports, reflecting…
Maldives-China FTA: Online Certificate of Origin Process Begins for Exporters
Maldives Customs Service has announced that exporters can now apply online for the Certificate of…
Maldives–Türkiye Preferential Trade Agreement Expected to Take Effect Within Two Months
The Maldives’ Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) with Türkiye is expected to come into force within…
Maldives Records 12% Rise in Exports, 2% Drop in Imports in First Half of 2025
The Maldives recorded notable shifts in external trade during the first half of 2025, with…
CMDA and UNDP Launch Risk-Sharing Financing Facility for Blue Economy MSMEs in Maldives
The Capital Market Development Authority (CMDA) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), with support…
FTA Negotiations to Commence Between Maldives and India
The governments of the Maldives and India have formally agreed to commence negotiations on a…
Economic Ministry Opens Doors for Local Businesses to Attend Asia Berlin Summit
The Ministry of Economic Development and Trade has announced an opportunity for Maldivian businesses to…
Maldives Trade Volumes Shift as Fuel Imports Drop, Exports Rise Year-on-Year
Maldives recorded MVR 4.4 billion in imports this May, a slight dip from the same…