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…
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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…
Maldivian Tuna Now Canned in China, Drawing Mixed Reactions
A Chinese company has produced its first sample batch of canned tuna using fish exported…
Tensions in Strait of Hormuz Spark Global Oil Fears
The global oil market has entered a volatile phase following coordinated US-Israeli airstrikes on Iranian…
April Trade Data Shows Strong Customs Revenue, Dip in Vessel Traffic
Imports to the Maldives totalled MVR 4.7 billion in April 2025, with fuel accounting for…
MMA Annual Report: Maldives Trade Shaped by Rising Imports and Evolving Export Structure
The Maldives Monetary Authority’s 2024 Annual Report highlights a year of notable shifts in the…
Maldives Expo 2025 Registration Deadline Extended to 10 May
The registration deadline for Maldives Expo 2025, the largest national exhibition celebrating culture, creativity, innovation,…
Tradian Platform Goes Live, Easing Trade Processes Across the Maldives
The Maldives has officially launched Tradian, the country’s first National Single Window platform, allowing businesses…