President Muizzu: Every forex reform is based on facts, research and consultation
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has defended his administration’s foreign exchange reforms, saying the measures are based on extensive research, technical assessments and consultation, and will ultimately strengthen the Maldivian economy.…
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Maldives moves to patch GST loophole for foreign tour operators and booking platforms
The government has moved to close a major loophole in the Maldives' tourism tax system that allows parts of transactions conducted through foreign tour operators and international online booking platforms…
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India moves closer to $7.3 billion German submarine deal
India is moving closer to approving a long-delayed $7.3 billion programme to build six advanced conventional submarines with Germany, as…
No bullets, no lasers: India’s new anti-drone system fights with sound
Indian scientists have developed an acoustic counter-drone system capable of destabilising unauthorised drones using targeted sound waves, potentially giving India…
Sri Lanka tops the world in positive views of India, Pew survey finds
Sri Lanka has emerged as the country with the most favourable view of India, while Pakistan sits at the opposite…
Man shot dead in Colombo, police hunt suspects
A close relative of Sri Lankan underworld figure Kanjipani Imran has been shot dead in Maligawatte, Colombo, in the latest…
Maldives Immigration ensures uninterrupted travel despite passport booklet delay
Maldives Immigration has announced temporary changes to passport services to ensure Maldivians can continue travelling while a new stock of passport booklets is being delivered. The changes will take effect…
