November 2024

Maldives Slams Baseless Loan Default Allegations, Exposes Fabrication Campaign

Malé, Maldives — Maldivian officials and independent investigators have dismissed claims of a $750 million loan default as baseless, accusing the report of being part of a deliberate disinformation campaign aimed at

28 Nov, 2024

CYBERIA·SOUTH ASIA·VISTASCAPE

Chinese Startups Struggle Amid Rising Redemption Requests, IPO Market Freeze

BEIJING, — China’s once-thriving start-up ecosystem is reeling as early-stage investors increasingly invoke redemption rights, a mechanism that allows them to reclaim their investments plus premiums when companies fail to achieve critical

28 Nov, 2024

CYBERIA

Sugar Storm Hits Maldives: STO Denies Export Freeze as Trade Probe Reveals Complex Diversion Scheme

MALÉ, Maldives — A sophisticated scheme to divert Indian sugar exports meant for Maldives to Sri Lanka has triggered a federal investigation, leading to the detention of multiple shipments and raising concerns

25 Nov, 2024

SOUTH ASIA

Maldives Nets Major Drug Hauls Worth $65 Million in Twin Operations

MALÉ, Maldives — In one of the largest drug seizures in recent Maldivian history, authorities intercepted nearly 470 kilograms of narcotics from a Sri Lankan vessel on Sunday, while a separate customs

25 Nov, 2024

SOUTH ASIA

India and Maldives Take Key Step Towards De-dollarization with Local Currency Trade Agreement

Mumbai — In a key step towards de-dollarization, India and the Maldives have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate the use of their local currencies, Indian Rupee (INR) and Maldivian

23 Nov, 2024

CYBERIA

President Outmaneuvers Opposition With Swift Constitutional Change

MALÉ, Maldives — February in the Maldives is a gift wrapped in the whispers of the Iruvai monsoon. As gentle winds journey westward from the Indian Ocean, brushing past Sri Lanka and

23 Nov, 2024

FEATURED·SOUTH ASIA·VISTASCAPE

In Maldives, Heavy Backpacks Symbolize a Stalled Digital Education Dream

MALÉ, Maldives — One year into President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s administration, the Maldives stands at a crossroads in its quest for digital transformation. Central to his vision is the Digital Maldives Program,

23 Nov, 2024

SOUTH ASIA

China’s Massive Debt Shuffle Exposes Economic Fault Lines

BEIJING — China has approved a sweeping 10 trillion yuan ($1.4 trillion) economic rescue package to shore up its faltering economy and address mounting local government debt, CNN reported. The centerpiece of

23 Nov, 2024

WORLD

Maldives Launches Consultation on Digital Protection Bills

MALÉ, Maldives — The government initiated a pivotal stakeholder consultation on the Personal Data Protection Bill and Cybersecurity Bill, bringing together experts to shape critical digital governance frameworks. The two-day meeting, orchestrated

18 Nov, 2024

SOUTH ASIA

Maldives Makes Educational Leap: $59M Investment Marks President’s First Year

MALÉ, Maldives — The government has disbursed more than 910 million rufiyaa to over 14,000 students in a sweeping educational reform during President Dr. Mohammed Muizzu’s first year in office, marking the

18 Nov, 2024

FEATURED·SOUTH ASIA

Maldives Slams Baseless Loan Default Allegations, Exposes Fabrication Campaign

Chinese Startups Struggle Amid Rising Redemption Requests, IPO Market Freeze

Sugar Storm Hits Maldives: STO Denies Export Freeze as Trade Probe Reveals Complex Diversion Scheme

Maldives Nets Major Drug Hauls Worth $65 Million in Twin Operations

India and Maldives Take Key Step Towards De-dollarization with Local Currency Trade Agreement

President Outmaneuvers Opposition With Swift Constitutional Change

In Maldives, Heavy Backpacks Symbolize a Stalled Digital Education Dream

China’s Massive Debt Shuffle Exposes Economic Fault Lines

Maldives Launches Consultation on Digital Protection Bills

Maldives Makes Educational Leap: $59M Investment Marks President’s First Year

Recent Posts

Recent Comments

Categories