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11 Sep, 2025

China’s Island-Building Devastates South China Sea Reefs

The Maldives, a nation intricately tied to its coral reefs for tourism, fisheries, and coastal protection, understands the complex balance between development and environmental preservation. Like many coastal nations, the Maldives has

Leaders·News·Politics

04 May, 2025

Aarah and Airwaves: The President’s Charms

Aarah, a serene island near Malé, serves as the exclusive presidential retreat, offering a private sanctuary for the nation’s leaders. Known not for its not so pristine beaches but for its lush

News

01 Jul, 2025

China’s Envoy Deletes Tweet on Maldives’ 30% E-Commerce Fee

MALE’, Maldives — The Chinese ambassador to the Maldives, Kong Xianhua, quietly deleted a tweet acknowledging a controversial new policy by the Bank of Maldives (BML) that imposes a 30 percent fee

A Changing Wave of Visitors: China and Russia Lead the Way in Maldives Tourism

MALE’, Maldives – The Maldives is seeing a noticeable shift in where the visitors are coming from. China has surpassed traditional top markets like India to become the single largest source of

18 Jun, 2024

Business·MaldivesStyle·News·Tourism

Growing Fear of Debt Trap from China in Maldives.

MALÉ, Maldives — Speaking to a Sri Lankan daily, Former President Mohamed Nasheed, a vocal critic of China’s role, accused Beijing of imposing “debt traps” and deliberately inflating project costs. However, Wang

16 May, 2024

Business·News·Politics

Amid Spat With India, Ex-Maldives Leader Issues Olive Branch

Former President Mohamed Nasheed has issued a conciliatory message amid escalating tensions between the Maldives and India, its powerful neighbor, voicing concerns over the impact of an Indian tourism boycott call and

08 Mar, 2024

Leaders·News·Politics·Tourism

The ceremony marked the partnership between Villa College and Huawei's ICT Academy. (Photo: Villa College/@VillaCollegeMv)

Villa College Inks Tech Partnership With Huawei

Villa College has signed a cooperation agreement with the Huawei ICT Academy to collaborate in the field of information technology, the institutions said. The deal was signed by Dr. Ahmed Anwar on

06 Mar, 2024

Business·News

Maldives Navigating Asian Power Dynamics in the Indian Ocean

Nestled in the Indian Ocean, the Maldives emerges as a significant player, navigating the intricate web of geopolitical interests among major Asian powers. Beyond its picturesque allure, the archipelago serves as a

26 Feb, 2024

News·Politics

Xiamen Airlines Launches Direct Flights to Maldives.

Xiamen Airlines, a leading Chinese carrier, has inaugurated non stop service to Velana International Airport, marking a significant milestone in air connectivity between China and the Maldives. The airline’s direct flights, originating

14 Feb, 2024

Business·News·Tourism

Tourism Records Growth, China Emphasizes Safety in Joint Mechanism

In January, the country’s tourism sector witnessed robust growth, hosting over 190,000 tourists, marking an 11.6% increase from the previous year. Russia played a significant role, contributing 20,113 tourists, maintaining its status

01 Feb, 2024

Business·News·Politics·Tourism

Maldives Facilitates Diplomatic Visits Amid Growing International Relations

In the wake of recent media coverage on the port call of the Chinese Research Vessel XIANG YANG HONG 3 at Male’, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has provided clarification on the

23 Jan, 2024

News·Tourism·World

Chinese Vice Minister’s Visit Marks New Chapter in Sino-Maldivian Relations

In a significant diplomatic overture, H.E. Sun Haiyan, Vice Minister of the International Department of the Chinese Communist Party, paid a courtesy visit to H.E. President Dr Mohamed Muizzu, opening a new