Foreign-owned firms banned from event management and entertainment

Foreign investments will no longer be authorised in event management, renting of audiovisual equipment, and sale or renting of musical instruments.

Investor’s woes in the Maldives

A history of abruptly terminating contracts with foreign companies does not bode well for the foreign investment climate in the Maldives, writes a Maldives Independent reader.

Businesses welcome ban on foreigners in photography, souvenir trades

Government offers ‘corporate resident visas’ for foreign investors

Government to charge US$25,000 for SEZ applications

President Yameen’s anniversary – The economy in review

GMR failed to conduct political risk assessment prior to investing, says President Yameen

Government to showcase five development projects at Singapore investment forum

Comment: ‘Mega-loot’ – the murky and frightening sale of MACL

Maldives must address “deteriorated” tourist services to protect industry: Chamber of Commerce

Presidential hopefuls differ on GMR: The Hindu

“Worst fears” over Blackstone seaplane buyout now a reality, warns hotel group

AG slams former government over foreign investment “damage” from alleged lack of financial research

Maldives government terminates Nexbis agreement, gives 14 days to vacate

Comment: The unfortunate reality of an island airport

Politicians trivialising severity of economic problems, foreign investment: Chamber of Commerce

Restrictions on foreign investment to remain under amended business registration bill

Government lacks plan to address “bad shape” of airport: dismissed transport minister

Decision on future of waste management project expected within a week: State Minister Matheen

Male’ City Council accuses government of sabotaging Tatva Global waste management project