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Apple Launches iPhone 17, iPhone Air and Apple Watch Ultra 3

Apple has announced its latest range of devices, including the iPhone 17, the new iPhone Air, AirPods Pro 3 and updated Apple Watch models,...

Fiscal Stability Strengthened by Tourism and Spending Discipline

The Maldives recorded a fiscal surplus of MVR 534.6 million as of 28 August 2025, according to the Ministry of Finance’s latest Weekly Fiscal...

Shangri-La Enters a New Era with Kuok Hui Kwong at the Helm

A new chapter has begun for Shangri-La, the hotel group that helped define the idea of “Asian luxury.” The brand has announced Kuok Hui...

China issues 9.78 trillion yuan in new loans in first three months

China issued 9.78 trillion yuan (1.36 trillion U.S. dollars) in new yuan-denominated loans in the first three months of 2025, central bank data showed...

Chinese, Indonesian presidents exchange congratulations on 75th anniversary of ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday exchanged congratulations with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto over the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries. In...

Maldives Sees 300 Percent Hike in Sea to Air Cargo Transshipments

Velana International Airport (VIA) has seen a 300 percent increase in sea to air cargo transshipments in the past few months, the airport operator,...

Why are U.S. tariff hikes self-defeating?

Despite widespread criticism and high volatility in U.S. stock markets after tariff hikes, the White House clarified on Thursday that the total effective tariff...

Beijing projects fully large-scale 5G applications by 2027

Beijing will achieve large-scale 5G application and comprehensive 5G integration across industries by the end of 2027, positioning itself as a leading national benchmark...

Trump’s “reciprocal tariffs” a manifestation of Washington’s modern-day piracy

Beneath Washington's relentless trade practices lies a deeper truth: the enduring legacy of a piratical past, now institutionalized as policy and disguised in rhetoric...

U.S. starts collecting Trump’s 10% tariff, upending global trade

U.S. customs agents began collecting President Donald Trump's unilateral 10 percent tariff on all imports from many countries on Saturday, with higher levies on...

China willing to expand all-round cooperation with ADB: Chinese premier

Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda on Monday in Beijing, expressing willingness to further expand all-round cooperation...

Policies in place to ensure affordable prices for fruits and vegetables: President

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced that the Administration is implementing policies to ensure affordable prices for fruit and vegetables, while speaking on Rayyithunnaa...

BML expands Guest House Financing to Haa Alifu Atoll

Bank of Maldives (BML) has launched its Guest House Financing programme in Haa Alifu Atoll to support local tourism and entrepreneurship. The initiative was...

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Minister Urges More Oversight from Four Pillars of Gov’t, People to Strengthen Decentralised Governance

The Minister of Cities, Local Government and Public Works,...

2025 to be a year of development project launches and economic recovery: The President

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has stated that 2025 will...

Maldives Sends Condolences to Vanuatu Following Devastating Earthquake

Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Abdulla Khaleel has sent...
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