The Lyricist and the Mufti: A Search for God in a Divided Age
NEW DELHI — In a quiet hall at the Constitution Club, just a stone’s throw from India’s Parliament, two men sat across from each other to argue a question as old as
China’s High-Speed Rail: Debt and Doubt Derail Ambition
China’s high-speed railway network, a sprawling 30,000-mile marvel, stands as a symbol of the country’s rapid modernization. Launched under Xi Jinping’s ambitious vision in 2013, it has grown into one of the
A Golden Jubilee of Friendship: Viet Nam and the Maldives Move forward to a New Path
By Her Excellency Trinh Thi Tam, Non-Resident Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam to the Maldives As Viet Nam and the Maldives approach the 50th anniversary of our diplomatic relations, we
Bank of Maldives Introduces USD Financing for Professional Education
MALÉ, — The Bank of Maldives (BML) has announced the launch of a new financing facility that allows students to receive loan disbursements in US dollars for professional courses. The facility is
Questions Surround Reported Assassination Attempt on Exiled Activist in Switzerland
BASEL, Switzerland — A chilling report of an alleged assassination attempt in Switzerland has triggered a wave of skepticism and debate back home in the Maldives, as citizens and political observers weigh
US Congressional report alleges China’s global campaign of intimidation and coercion
A newly released report by the U.S. Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC) has renewed scrutiny of what it describes as the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) expanding campaign of transnational repression. Published on
MIFCO Showcases Maldivian Tuna at Premier Halal Expo in Bangkok
BANGKOK — The Maldives Industrial Fisheries Company (MIFCO) is this week casting a wider net for its sustainably caught tuna, showcasing its premium marine products at the prestigious Grand Halal Bangkok expo
National Centre for Cultural Heritage Seeks Applicants for Prestige Research Scholarship
MALE’ — The National Centre for Cultural Heritage has officially opened applications for its “Signature Research Scholarship,” a specialised programme designed to deepen the academic understanding and preservation of the archipelago’s unique
Official Reserves Hit $686 Million as Maldives Navigates Debt Obligations
MALE’ — The Maldives’ official foreign reserves stood at $686.8 million at the end of June, even as the government continues to manage significant debt repayments. According to data released by the
Over 12,000 Undocumented Foreigners Repatriated in Ongoing Immigration Crackdown
MALE’ — The government has announced that it has repatriated more than 12,000 foreign nationals residing in the country without valid legal status, marking a significant escalation in its ongoing campaign to
BML and SME Digital Launch New Financing Facility for Youth Entrepreneurs
MALÉ — In a move to foster local innovation and support small business development, the Bank of Maldives (BML), in partnership with SME Digital, has introduced the “Youth Entrepreneurship Financing” facility. The initiative
Bank of Maldives Expands Reach with Seven New Branches
MALÉ — The Bank of Maldives (BML) has further extended its national footprint by inaugurating seven new branches, continuing its effort to make banking services more accessible to communities across the archipelago. The
BML CEO Dismisses Dollar Shortage Claims, Cites Record Sales
MALÉ — Bank of Maldives (BML) has recorded its highest-ever volume of foreign currency sales over the past six months, according to the bank’s Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Mohamed Shareef.