AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPayment Rules Update: The Maldives Monetary Authority raised minimum capital requirements for payment service providers, lifting several categories to as high as MVR 2m and aiming to keep PSPs financially resilient. Tax Recovery Push: MIRA recovered MVR 3.5b in outstanding revenue in the first six months, with total arrears at MVR 14.5b by end-June. Health Infrastructure: The Health Ministry broke ground on an ADB-funded Central Cold Chain Facility in Hulhumalé to improve safe storage of vaccines and temperature-sensitive supplies. Anti-Scam Snapshot: Police reported about MVR 2m lost to scams in August, with currency exchange fraud a major contributor; authorities also highlighted recovery of MVR 1.13m. Tourism & Markets: Yandex Ads research says Russia is now the Maldives’ second-largest source market by volume, with bookings rising faster than search interest—fueling a push for better conversion. Sanctions Risk: A Wall Street Journal investigation says the Maldives is being used as a transit point for restricted goods headed to Russia, including dual-use items. Fraud Fallout: Three directors tied to a £70m eco-Ponzi scheme were jailed after investors lost savings in the “tree-planting” scam. Business & Policy: MIRA says a new GST amendment will bring foreign tour operators into the GST system, broadening the tax base. Regional Finance: Maldives President Muizzu praised the India-backed Thilamale Bridge as a symbol of Maldives-India ties, despite his earlier “India Out” stance.
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