Maldives News News Maldives » Economy: Maldives Government Offers Concessions to Quell Revolt By Resort Operators
After staring down disgruntled tourism oligarchs over a requirement to convert foreign currency earnings, President Muizzu has offered a compromise. The Maldives government has offered concessions to ...
News Maldives » Economy: India, Maldives Begin Talks On Free Trade Agreement To Boost Economic Ties
The announcement followed bilateral discussions between Maldives Minister of Economic Development, Transport and Trade Mohamed Saeed and India's Minister of Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal, ...
News Maldives » Economy: Maldives, India Move Closer On FTA And Investment Pact
Maldives and India are advancing talks on a free trade agreement and investment treaty that could boost trade, investment, tourism and digital growth ...
News Maldives » Economy: Maldives Opposition Warns FTA With China Imperils Economic Sovereignty
If tariffs are eliminated for Chinese goods, Maldives will be forced to import exclusively from China as goods from other countries would not be able to compete against cheaper Chinese goods. Chinese ...
News Maldives » Economy: ‘Most trusted friend’: India unveils new measures to bolster Maldives economy
NEW DELHI: India on Friday unveiled new measures to bolster the economy of the Maldives, including a rupee-denominated credit line of ₹4,850 crore and a reduction in annual debt repayment obligations, ...
News Maldives » Economy: A New Economic Blueprint: Maldives Introduces Sustainable Townships
The Maldives is moving to expand its tourism model with proposed amendments to the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Act. The changes create a new category of Sustainable Townships, designed for ...
News Maldives » Economy: New Maldives leader warns of ‘dire’ economy, renews India ties
Ibrahim Mohamed Solih took office as the new Maldives president Saturday and immediately warned of a “dire” economic crisis as he turned to India for help, signalling an end to the pro-China stance of ...
News Maldives » Economy: That Maldives Vacation Just Got More Expensive: Here’s What’s Changing
As the Maldives grapples with economic challenges, travelers may begin questioning if the beauty of its overwater villas and turquoise waters still outweigh the growing price tag. Visitors to the ...
News Maldives » Economy: India, Maldives conclude first round of FTA talks, aim to deepen trade and investment ties
India remains the second-largest trading partner of the Maldives. Bilateral trade reached $771.76 million in the 2025-26 financial year, registering a 13.54% increase from the previous year ...
News Maldives » Economy: Maldives Unveils Sustainable Townships as the Foundation of a Diversified Economic Future
The Maldives is moving to expand its tourism model with proposed amendments to the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Act. The changes create a new category of Sustainable Townships, designed for ...
News Maldives » Economy: Balancing internal and external obligations in the Maldives’ foreign policy
In Maldives, domestic politics is often significant enough to supersede foreign influence and privilege independent approaches to development cooperation. President Dr Mohamed Muizzu aims to maintain ...