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Ambassador Trinh Thi Tam presented the Credentials to President Dr. Mohammed Muizzu

18 Jun, 2025

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

Business·Leaders·News

01 Jun, 2025

Maldives Faces Housing Crisis as Unpaid Rents, Costly Land Giveaways, and New Promises Collide

MALE’, Maldives — Maldives, a nation grappling with severe land scarcity, the government is confronting a multifaceted housing crisis that has sparked financial turmoil, public discontent, and ambitious pledges for reform. The

Business·India-Maldives·News

25 Jul, 2025

Bank of Maldives to Introduce Indian Rupee Accounts, Aiming to Bolster Trade and Remittances

Malé, Maldives — In a significant move to deepen economic ties with India, the Bank of Maldives (BML) announced on Friday that it will begin offering Indian Rupee (INR) accounts for personal

Maldives Grapples With Extent of Indian Military Presence

MALÉ, — As the new government and supporters celebrate the withdrawal of Indian troops from the country, a vigorous debate has arisen over the true scale of the reduction in India’s military

11 May, 2024

Leaders·News

Maldives Joins Global Backing for Palestinian U.N. Membership

The Maldives co-sponsored a resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on Friday that supports admitting the State of Palestine as a full member of the United Nations, a diplomatic victory

10 May, 2024

News·Politics·World

Maldives Deploys Military Diplomacy: Appoints Retired Chief to Ankara

In a notable departure from conventional diplomatic norms, a retired military figure is assuming an ambassadorial role to advance diplomatic interests in Turkey. The Maldives, historically cautious in such appointments, now signals

08 May, 2024

News·Politics

Can Foreign Minister Thaw Frosty Relations with India?

In the bustling skies between Indian metropolises and the tropical shores of Male’, seven airline trips are slated to ferry passengers today. Among them, a Vistara flight bound for New Delhi carries

08 May, 2024

News·Politics·Tourism

India-Maldives Diplomatic Dance Amidst Turbulence

Under the looming specter of diplomatic tensions, the recent rendezvous between Indian and Maldivian officials unveils a delicate dance of strategic maneuvering against the backdrop of shifting regional dynamics, particularly with the

05 May, 2024

News·Politics·World

Maldives Amplifies Call for Palestinian Solidarity at OIC Summit in Gambia

An Israeli female tourist, clutching her Israeli passport, was recently ejected from an inhabited island near Malé, igniting a fierce debate in the Maldives, a nation synonymous with warm hospitality. This incident

05 May, 2024

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Swearing-in Ceremony for Newly Elected Majlis Members Scheduled for Next Month

The swearing-in ceremony for the members of Majlis elected in the 20th Parliamentary elections, held on Sunday, is slated to take place on the 28th of next month, according to official sources.

24 Apr, 2024

Leaders·News·Politics

Maldives Election Yields Parliament Rich in Familiar Faces and Business Ties

In the aftermath of the Maldives’ recent parliamentary election, where 93 seats were at stake, a tapestry of familial bonds, corporate affiliations, and voter sentiments towards ongoing development initiatives has emerged as

23 Apr, 2024

Leaders·News·Politics

Navigating Digital Payment Hurdles in the Maldives

In this part of South Asia the process of paying for goods and services can feel like a jarring step back in time. There are no swift scans of QR codes or

21 Mar, 2024

Business·News

President Establishes National Cyber Security Agency

President Dr. Mohammed Muizzu has created a new government agency focused on cyber security, President’s Office announced yesterday. Under Article 116 of the Constitution, which grants the President authority over executive agencies,

19 Mar, 2024