August 2024

Maldives Celebrates Six Years of the China-Maldives Friendship Bridge

Malé, Maldives — The Maldives marked the sixth anniversary of the China-Maldives Friendship Bridge today, celebrating a structure that has become a symbol of partnership between the two nations since its inauguration

30 Aug, 2024

FEATURED·SOUTH ASIA·VISTASCAPE

Institute of Directors Maldives Launches with Inaugural Governance Conference at Kurumba Resort

KURUMBA, MALDIVES — August 29, 2024 — The Institute of Directors Maldives (IOD Maldives) successfully launched its mission to elevate corporate governance in the Maldives with its inaugural Maldives Governance Conference 2024,

30 Aug, 2024

CYBERIA·FEATURED·SOUTH ASIA

President Gayoom Clarifies Remarks After Russian Ambassador’s Criticism

Malé, Maldives — Former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom has moved to clarify a recent tweet about the Russia-Ukraine conflict after it drew sharp criticism from Levan Dzhagaryan, the Russian Ambassador to Sri

29 Aug, 2024

FEATURED·SOUTH ASIA·VISTASCAPE

Deputy Speaker Claims Opposition Plot to Destabilize Economy Foiled

Malé, Maldives — In a striking accusation, Deputy Speaker Ahmed Nazim alleged that the opposition orchestrated a ‘financial coup’ involving the Bank of Maldives (BML) in a deliberate attempt to destabilize the

29 Aug, 2024

CAPITALOG·CYBERIA·FEATURED·SOUTH ASIA·VISTASCAPE

Maldives Sees 10% Surge in Tourist Arrivals as China Takes Lead in Source Markets

Tourist arrivals to the Maldives have surged 10.1% this year, underscoring the archipelago’s enduring appeal. As of August 27, the Ministry of Tourism reported that 1,343,911 visitors had set foot on the

29 Aug, 2024

CAPITALOG·CYBERIA·SOUTH ASIA

Russian Ambassador Rebukes Former President Over Ukraine Comments

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – In a sharply worded commentary, Russian Ambassador to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, Levan Dzhagaryan, criticized former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom over his remarks on the Ukraine conflict.

28 Aug, 2024

FEATURED·VISTASCAPE·WORLD

Speaker Abdul Raheem Suggests Yameen Staged 2015 Bombing, Criticizes Leadership Practices

When Abdul Raheem, the Speaker of the Majlis, speaks, there is an unspoken expectation that all ears should be attentive. His remarks, often a blend of philosophical musings and biting political insight,

28 Aug, 2024

FEATURED·SOUTH ASIA·VISTASCAPE

Maldives Seeks to Curb Dollar Outflow with Renewable Energy and Currency Reforms

Malé, Maldives — Foreign workers in the Maldives send approximately $500 million out of the country as remittances each year, according to Economic Minister Mohammed Saeed. In an appearance on state TV’s

28 Aug, 2024

CYBERIA·FEATURED·SOUTH ASIA·VISTASCAPE

Beijing’s Tourism Diplomacy: Palau Faces Pressure Over Taiwan Stance

SUVA, Fiji — Beijing is once again leveraging its tourism power to push small island nations into aligning with Chinese geopolitical goals, focusing its pressure on the Pacific archipelago of Palau. Palau’s

28 Aug, 2024

CAPITALOG·WORLD

Coup: A Loaded Term in Maldives Political Psychology

Malé, Maldives — The word “coup” has long been a powerful and malleable tool in the lexicon of Maldivian politics, shaped and reshaped by those in power to suit their narrative. Historically,

27 Aug, 2024

FEATURED·SOUTH ASIA·VISTASCAPE

Maldives Celebrates Six Years of the China-Maldives Friendship Bridge

Institute of Directors Maldives Launches with Inaugural Governance Conference at Kurumba Resort

President Gayoom Clarifies Remarks After Russian Ambassador’s Criticism

Deputy Speaker Claims Opposition Plot to Destabilize Economy Foiled

Maldives Sees 10% Surge in Tourist Arrivals as China Takes Lead in Source Markets

Russian Ambassador Rebukes Former President Over Ukraine Comments

Speaker Abdul Raheem Suggests Yameen Staged 2015 Bombing, Criticizes Leadership Practices

Maldives Seeks to Curb Dollar Outflow with Renewable Energy and Currency Reforms

Beijing’s Tourism Diplomacy: Palau Faces Pressure Over Taiwan Stance

Coup: A Loaded Term in Maldives Political Psychology

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