7 results for “Land”
The 15% U.S. Tariff: A Reminder of Our Structural Exposure
The United States’ new 15% tariff on imported seafood is unlikely to significantly affect the Maldives directly, as the U.S. accounts for only a small share of Maldivian tourism and merchandise exports. However, indirect exposure may exist through Thailand, which imports nearly half of Maldives’ merchandise exports, mainly raw and frozen tuna. Thailand processes this fish and exports canned and value-added seafood products to major markets including the United States. If Thai seafood exporters face higher costs due to the tariff, pressure may eventually affect procurement prices for Maldivian raw fish. For now, the Maldives remains in a cautious “wait-and-see” position.
Community land trusts: a solution to our housing crisis?
Providing adequate housing is an election pledge by all successive governments. And it’s a sensitive topic. It appeals to the emotion of the masses. Countless methods have been tried and still fails to cater for the ever...
Companies of the future
When you think of mega corporations or even medium sized ones, buzzing office spaces with a lot of employees come to mind. This however, is set to change. According to Naval Ravikant, one of the most prominent Silicon Va...
Hologo: Islanders on the cutting edge!
Maldives has been a paradox in recent years for we are famous for our obscurity. Our resorts have gone on to win many an international award and the secluded luxury we offer has become truly world famous. We are also kno...
Stripe Atlas: a solution for digital entrepreneurs
Maldivian entrepreneurs in the tech space have long lamented the inability of Maldivian banks to receive payments via PayPal. Some have resorted to alternatives like Payoneer and successfully managed to receive payments...
WAMCO can, WAMCO can’t
There has been little that has gained so much collective fury than our new waste management system. But let us first start with applauding the great work done by the many men and women that walk our streets, climb our bu...
Why not today?
Walking down the road in an Island in Baa Atoll, named Hithaadhoo, found some Fruits in the shades of a tree with some price tags. Also, just next was a Jar with some Coins and Cash inside, may have around a 1000 MVR in...