China-Maldives Free Trade Agreement
Trade minister deflects blame from China FTA for plummeting customs revenue
A digest of yesterday's top story.
17 Feb, 9:00 AM
China hopes Maldives will make ‘right choice’ on free trade deal
Former president Nasheed told Reuters the new government would scrap the “one-way treaty.”
21 Nov 2018, 9:00 AM
India breaks silence on China-Maldives FTA
The Maldives first FTA was rushed through parliament last month, but the government says it will open up the world’s largest consumer market for tariff-free fish exports. The Maldives also committed to waive import duties for Chinese goods.
14 Dec 2017, 9:00 AM
India has ‘zero sum’ mentality in the region, says China
The Global Times said the formal handover of Sri Lanka’s Hambantota port to China on a 99-year lease had stirred alarm in New Delhi.
13 Dec 2017, 9:00 AM
China-Maldives FTA will usher in ‘revolutionary development,’ says Yameen
A landmark China-Maldives free trade agreement signed last week will help pave the way for the “revolutionary development” that Maldivians deserve, President Abdulla Yameen said Tuesday night.
13 Dec 2017, 9:00 AM
Maldivian tour operators authorised to work in China
The Maldives will also open up the lucrative tourism service sector to Chinese investors as part of the landmark free trade agreement signed last week.
11 Dec 2017, 9:00 AM
China-Maldives FTA among 12 agreements penned during Yameen’s visit
The opposition cried foul after the country’s first FTA was rushed through parliament last month but the government says it would open up the world’s largest consumer market for tariff-free fish exports.
09 Dec 2017, 9:00 AM
Neighbours jealous of China-led developments, says ruling party lawmaker
“There are neighbours of ours who are jealous of the progress and development that could come to this nation because we joined China,” said the deputy parliamentary group leader of the Progressive Party of Maldives.
06 Dec 2017, 9:00 AM
China-Maldives free trade deal rushed through parliament
The Maldives’ first bilateral free trade agreement – which commits both nations to reduce tariffs on most imported goods to zero – was rushed through hours after President Abdulla Yameen sought approval for ratification.
30 Nov 2017, 9:00 AM
Minister departs for final round of China-Maldives free trade deal
Economic Development Minister Saeed said the Maldives is hoping to secure duty-free status for fish and processed seafood exports. The Maldives’ first bilateral free trade deal is expected to be signed in early 2017.
26 Sep 2016, 9:00 AM
Maldives hopeful of signing free trade agreement with China by 2017
After the first round of negotiations concluded at the Bandos Island Resort on Tuesday, Economic Development Minister Mohamed Saeed said a free trade pact with China will be most beneficial to Maldivian businesses that export fish products. “Our main aim is to export [fish products] to the China market without any tariffs,” he said.
24 Dec 2015, 9:00 AM