AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMaldives–India trade deepens: Bilateral trade rose 13.54% to USD 771.76m in India’s 2025–26 fiscal year, with cooperation expanding across investment, tourism, tech, healthcare, digital payments and security. Marine science push: Fisheries Minister Ahmed Shiyam said the Maldives’ coral reefs and marine megafauna underpin the economy, urging stronger research and sustainable management at the 6th Marine Science Symposium. Food security drive: The Maldives launched an agroforestry project on 10 islands, distributing 400,000 saplings and setting up community nurseries to cut import dependence and boost climate resilience. Tourism connectivity: The government is negotiating two more air service agreements to unlock new tourist markets and better use existing traffic rights. Tourism recovery watch: Arrivals are improving after Middle East disruptions, with 1.2m visitors so far this year and resorts hosting about 73% of guests. Port operations: Maldives State Shipping is working with Colombo authorities to recover 17 empty containers lost overboard from MSS Graphene. Local economy pressure: MDP plans a Malé protest on Aug 12 over rising prices of essentials like milk, rice, cooking oil and baby formula. Hospitality industry calendar: TechEng (hospitality engineering/tech) is rescheduled to Feb 1–3, 2027 in Hulhumalé.
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