Maldives
Tracked across 41 events · 1699 articles · First seen Apr 22, 2025 · Last active Aug 21, 2026
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Domestic
Impact: Maldives implemented a generational smoking ban, becoming the first country to do so, aiming to protect public health and promote a tobacco-free generation. This measure applies to both citizens and tourists.
Nov 01, 2025 · 20 articles
International
Impact: The Maldives is negotiating the FTA to boost trade and investment with India, its second-largest trading partner, and to diversify its economy.
Jul 14, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
Maldives (BML), the largest bank in the Maldives by assets and branch network, has selected Finastra's Essence core banking platform to modernize its core banking operations and support its long-term digital transformation strategy. The agreement,…
Impact: Maldives modernizes its core banking infrastructure, which is expected to improve operational efficiency, accelerate product innovation, and enhance customer experience, supporting its digital transformation strategy.
Jul 21, 2026 · 7 articles
Domestic
Young activists in the Maldives, organized into groups such as Project ThimaaVeshi, Ripple Labs, and Barnacle, are protesting land reclamation projects that damage protected mangrove wetlands in a UNESCO biosphere reserve, as well as plastic…
Impact: The Maldives is the central subject of the protests, facing environmental degradation and climate change threats. The events could affect its international image and tourism sector.
Aug 07, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Impact: The Maldives receives equipment support for fitness centres across 42 islands, improving community health infrastructure and deepening cooperation with India.
Jul 20, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: Maldives receives a new source of premium mangoes, diversifying its fruit imports and potentially benefiting consumers and importers.
Jul 31, 2026 · 13 articles
International
Impact: The Maldives strengthens its defense and maritime cooperation with India through the HADR exercise, enhancing its disaster response capabilities and regional stability.
Jun 14, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: As one of the first participating banks, it offers new remittance services to its customers, enhancing its product suite.
Jul 31, 2026 · 7 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Maldives recorded 2,981 complaints from Indian workers, indicating labor issues despite not being a Gulf nation.
Apr 02, 2026 · 12 articles
International
Impact: The Maldives' foreign minister joined the joint statement condemning Israel>>>'s actions against the Global Sumud Flotilla.
May 18, 2026 · 347 articles
International
Impact: Maldives suspended the search for four Italian divers after a military diver died during the mission.
May 16, 2026 · 21 articles
International
Impact: The Maldives is mentioned as a country for which China has become the largest trading partner, indicating a positive impact on its trade relations.
Jun 11, 2026 · 7 articles
Regulatory
Impact: Maldives>>> is referenced as a competing Indian Ocean destination where liquor is available, influencing India — Lakshadweep>>>'s decision to lift its ban to remain competitive in tourism.
Jun 08, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Impact: India and the Maldives have commenced negotiations for an FTA.
Jun 29, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: Maldives has confirmed attendance, indicating regional interest.
Jul 05, 2026 · 21 articles
Regulatory
On August 20, 2026, the India — Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) amended the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP) 2023 to allow exporters to denominate export contracts and invoices in India — Indian rupees or…
Impact: As an ACU member, Maldives is subject to ACU currency rules, but the policy could enable rupee settlement under RBI directions.
Aug 20, 2026 · 13 articles
Business
Impact: The Maldives is a country where Dar Global has luxury hotels under development.
Jun 16, 2026 · 8 articles
Domestic
Impact: India's assistance to the Maldives and the region has helped economic growth and prosperity for its peoples during Narendra Modi's tenure.
Jun 03, 2026 · 146 articles
Accidents
In 2026, the World Health Organization estimates that nearly 11 million people worldwide will contract measles, with most cases in Africa and Asia, but significant outbreaks also in the Americas and Europe. The resurgence is…
Impact: Maldives is a peaceful country reporting measles outbreaks, linked to undervaccination.
Aug 21, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Maldives echoed sentiments of mourning for Khaleda Zia, recognizing her influence on Bangladesh's political landscape.
Dec 30, 2025 · 157 articles
International
Impact: The Maldives pursued new legislative measures aimed at widening the use of the death penalty for drug crimes.
May 18, 2026 · 12 articles
International
Impact: Maldives appreciated Pakistan's role in mediating the Iran-US conflict.
Jul 08, 2026 · 472 articles
Tech
Impact: The Maldives is a pilot site for Long-Duration Energy Storage systems supported by CarbonX 2.0.
Jun 24, 2026 · 13 articles
Regulatory
Impact: Maldives was added to the exemption list for export duties on fuel supplied by public sector oil companies.
Jun 30, 2026 · 25 articles
International
Impact: Maldives is one of the countries that joined the ICJ case; the event does not directly affect Maldives.
Jul 17, 2026 · 6 articles
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