AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTourism Pressure: Maldives tourism is showing fresh strain in 2026, with arrivals down nearly 20% in March 2026 vs March 2025 after 525 flight cancellations, while recent weeks remain slightly below 2025 levels amid higher fuel costs and Middle East-linked travel disruptions. Trade Talks: India and the Maldives have signed Terms of Reference for an upcoming Free Trade Agreement, aiming to reduce barriers and deepen market access. Health Supply: President Muizzu says the medicine shortage will be resolved within two months, pointing to a new State Pharmaceutical and Medical Supply system and a plan to modernise pharmacy stock visibility nationwide. Corporate & Events: dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives hosted the STO Annual General Meeting, underscoring the resort’s push into MICE. Regional Security: Hong Kong joined a multi-country fraud crackdown that flagged US$752m in losses, with Maldives police also involved.
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