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President Muizzu assures resorts can pay loans, salaries despite 40% FX rule

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has assured resort operators that the new requirement to convert 40 percent of monthly gross sales through the domestic banking system will not affect salaries, loan…

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President ratifies GST changes targeting foreign tour operators and booking platforms

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has ratified amendments to the Goods and Services Tax Act that will bring foreign tour operators, travel agents and offshore booking platforms selling Maldives tourism products…

Maldives introduces 20-year vehicle age limit under new Land Transport Act

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has ratified the Maldives' new Land Transport Act, introducing a comprehensive…

President Muizzu walks across newly connected Malé-Villingili section of Thilamalé Bridge

President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has inspected progress on the Thilamalé Bridge, walking across the newly…

Sinamalé Bridge stands as lasting symbol of Maldives-China friendship: President Muizzu

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has described the Sinamalé Bridge as a powerful symbol of the…

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Porsche turns to India’s TCS in $1.5 billion AI push

German luxury carmaker Porsche is deepening its reliance on Indian technology expertise through a five-year, $1.5 billion partnership with Tata…

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…

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