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Floating solar is here. What other PV options could power the Maldives?

Last week brought a milestone Maldivian energy planners have been working toward for years. Swimsol, the Austria-based marine solar specialist, switched on a 2.4...

Qatar Airways Resumes Flights to Maldives After Middle East Suspension

The airline will operate five weekly flights between Malé and Doha, restoring a critical air corridor for tourists, cargo, and perishable imports following disruption...

Maldives Fuel Prices Surge Amid Middle East Tensions

Fuel prices at outlets run by Fuel Supply Maldives have been increased starting 05 March 2026, a move analysts link to turbulence in global...

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...

Nominations Open for Pension Office Board

Nominations have been open for a position on Maldives Pension Administration Office (MPAO) board of directors. MPAO is seeking to fill the vacancy of one...

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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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