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In recent years, the Maldives Inland Revenue Authority (MIRA) has taken a proactive stance against tax evasion, employing a powerful weapon in its arsenal—naming and shaming. MIRA has embarked on...
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Subsidies play a pivotal role in shaping a nation's economic landscape, often serving as a safety net for its citizens and a catalyst for economic growth. These financial incentives, provided...
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In a world where the Maldives is often imagined as a castaway paradise, the story of how this island nation confronted the scourge of leprosy may not be a well-known...
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The Maldivian political economy has been fragile ever since the campaign for the Presidential race of 2023 started. In addition to the turmoil that the Presidential election brought, additional stress...
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Towards the end of Sepetmber 2023, details surrounding the expenditure of the Government of the Maldives as well as the increasing need for a supplementary budget was raised. With the...
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In a country like the Maldives, where the cost of living and housing expenses continue to soar, the importance of an adequate salary cannot be overstated. With high living expenses...
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The Maldives is currently undergoing a transitional period, following the recent Presidential race, which was succeeded by the PPM/PNC candidate Dr Mohamed Muizzu. While this is an exciting period for...
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While a lot of things may change overtime, one thing that remains consistent, even in a small country such as the Maldives is the increasing cases of corruption that so...
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While mental health and seeking help for mental health conditions are a pretty common concept among Western countries, in Asian countries such as the Maldives, the topic still remains taboo....
