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Maldives this week: 10 to 16 June

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On 10 June, Minister of Health Ahmed Naseem announced that an agreement has been signed with the State Trading Organization (STO) to procure 96 ambulances for use in the atolls. On...

Weekly COVID-19 update, 10 – 16 June 2021

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The number of new cases recorded has decreased drastically compared to May 2021. Due to the restrictive measures imposed and strict movement controls implemented, the current positivity rate stands at...

Digital Estonia

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The Maldives, as a digitally developing country, is far from reaching the greater heights of digital transformation. In this highly digital era, the country lags behind in shaping a favourable...

Work and the 'new normal'

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The concept of working from home is not a recent development. In fact, it predates the introduction of personal computers. With the rapid advancements in telecommunications, the possibility of freeing...

Asia this week: 10 – 16 June 2021

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The Banskhali S. Alam power project under construction in Chattogram under fire after the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) overlooks several red flags.

Health sector in need of digitalisation

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The Maldives faces a daunting challenge in ensuring sustainable access to health services equitably throughout the country. While access to basic health care is a right for all citizens, the...