Maldives
Maldives Launches Nursery Program Across 10 Islands for 5 Million Tree Initiative
Maldives establishes plant nurseries across 10 islands to support the 5 million tree plantation initiative, with 600,000 trees already planted this year.
Maldives
Maldives Recalibrates Tobacco Policy for Economic Balance
Maldives proposes reducing cigarette duty to 4rf, adjusting tobacco policy to balance health and economic concerns.
PayPal
PayPal's 34% Commission Myth: Understanding Minimum Fees
PayPal's 34% fee on $1 transfers isn't a hidden commission. It's a standard $0.30 minimum fee applied to tiny transactions.
President Muizzu
Muizzu Delivers on Promise: Maakurathu Futsal Stadium Opens
President Muizzu delivers on promise with opening of Maakurathu futsal stadium, fulfilling youth request in record time.
Maldives
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu Pledges Robust Fisheries Revival Amid Economic Challenges
President Muizzu outlines comprehensive strategy to revive fisheries sector, pledging MIFCO reforms and permanent UK tariff exemption.
Maldives
Maldives VP Emphasizes Rights Protection in Climate Adaptation at Berlin Forum
Maldives VP calls for sustained adaptation investment and coordinated governance to protect community rights amid rising sea levels at Berlin Climate Mobility Forum.
Maldives
Maldives Successfully Settles $500M Islamic Bond Without Default
Maldives successfully settles $500 million Islamic bond in April 2026, avoiding default despite debt sustainability warnings from international institutions.
PayPal
PayPal Launch in Maldives Promises Economic Boost for Digital Sector
Maldives introduces PayPal through government-Ooredoo partnership, opening new opportunities for freelancers and small businesses in digital economy.
How 'Maldives 2.0' is Architecting a Digital First Nation
For decades, the archipelagic geography of the Maldives has posed a structural challenge to governance and economic equity. Providing equal access to public services, commercial opportunities, and administrative resources across hundreds of dispersed islands has historically meant high costs and bureaucratic friction. Enter Maldives 2.0, the administration's
Economic Resilience and Digital Statecraft in the Maldives
As low-lying atoll nations navigate a highly volatile global landscape in 2026, the Maldives is executing a critical shift in how it manages domestic development, economic diversification, and foreign investment. Moving past short-term, single-sector reliance, the current administration is laying down long-term structural foundations aimed at securing fiscal stability and