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Why the Maldives hit Chinese shopping sites with a 30 percent fee
The tax reflects the US dollar black market premium.
01 Jul, 6:12 PM
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From warrantless searches to asset seizures: inside the new Maldives gang law
A breakdown of the 103-page Act's key provisions.
28 May, 3:59 PM
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Unpacking the Maldives Supreme Court purge
Two justices were impeached in the face of widespread international criticism.
18 May, 5:01 PM
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‘Negative encounters’: what's really happening with sharks in Maldives
Following last week’s story about the country’s apparent shark problem, our explainer breaks the issues up into bite-sized pieces.
13 May, 7:15 PM
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Why is the Maldives debating ranked choice voting?
A public referendum is to be called on electoral reforms.
21 Apr, 7:04 PM
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Making sense of Malé's social housing crisis
A breakdown and timeline of the Gedhoruveriya scheme.
11 Mar, 4:00 PM
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What's behind the critical medicine shortage?
Payment delays, regulatory hurdles and price caps.
23 Feb, 4:00 PM
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What is Operation Kurangi?
The data collection of migrant worker has raised concerns.
15 Feb, 10:00 AM
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