Maldives and the Global South: A Strategic Recalibration Through India and Sri Lanka

Since the election of President Mohamed Muizzu in November 2023, Maldives’ foreign policy has undergone a profound recalibration. Once known for the...

VIA’s New Terminal: A Grand Stage for a Nation’s Next Act

On 26 July 2025, the Maldives will mark its 60th Independence Day with more than just pageantry. At the edge of Hulhulé...

Falling Birth Rates Aren’t a Mystery. They’re a Mirror

The 2025 edition of the United Nations Population Fund’s State of World Population report marks a shift in how the world is...

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On the northeastern edge of Hulhumalé Phase 2, Aséria brings together modern architecture, environmental sensitivity, and Maldivian design traditions. This project features...

WAMCO Seeks Investors for Island Development to Fund Waste Management

The Waste Management Corporation (WAMCO) has announced that it is seeking investors to develop island areas under a contractor-financed model, as part...

Services Sector Felt Biggest Price Rise After 2023 Tax Increase, Study Shows

A new study by the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) has found that the January 2023 increase in Goods and Services Tax (GST)...

Tourist Arrivals in Early August Show Slower Growth Compared to Previous Months

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