News and Information

Curfew announced in eight islands

The Edition
25 May 2021
  Maldives

Restrictive measures for Greater Male' area strengthened

The Edition
24 May 2021
  Maldives

Bangladesh Bank approves $200m currency swap with Sri Lanka - report

Colombo Page
24 May 2021
  Bangladesh;   Sri Lanka

Restrictive measures extended by HPA

The Edition
16 May 2021
  Maldives

Maldives’ ‘I’m Vaccinated’ tourism campaign to ensure visitor safety

The Indian Express
02 May 2021
  Maldives

HPA restricts travel between islands, except within greater Male’ region

The Edition
02 May 2021
  Maldives

Maldives to reopen govt offices, resume business operations from July 1

The Edition
30 Jun 2020
  Maldives

USA donates PPE to Maldives

The Edition
25 Jun 2020
  Maldives

ADB approves $50 million support for Maldives' COVID-19 response

ADB
25 Jun 2020
  Maldives

Signing of the exchange of notes for the Economic and Social Development Programme (provision of medical equipment) under Japan’s grant aid

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Bhutan
23 Jun 2020
  Bhutan

World Bank provides $500 million to help Bangladesh improve road and digital connectivity and logistics in Western Region

World Bank
23 Jun 2020
  Bangladesh

Bangladesh Bank relaxes rules to assist exporters

The Financial Express
23 Jun 2020
  Bangladesh

Bangladesh is facing a major remittance loss due to Covid-19

The Print
20 Jun 2020
  Bangladesh

MVR 16.2 mln duty waived off COVID-19 related goods: Customs

The Edition
18 Jun 2020
  Maldives

Parliament votes against imposing 'Tourism Covid-19 Tax' on tourists

The Edition
17 Jun 2020
  Maldives

Bangladesh banking: Covid overwhelms Dhaka’s weak system

Asia Money
16 Jun 2020
  Bangladesh

Bangladesh faces a crisis in remittances amid COVID-19

World Economic Forum
16 Jun 2020
  Bangladesh

United Nations announces funds to fight COVID-19 and “Build Back Better”

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Bhutan
16 Jun 2020
  Bhutan

Govt issues MVR 325 mil in loans to resorts, businesses

The Edition
16 Jun 2020
  Maldives

EIB grants EUR 20 mil loan for Maldives' economic recovery

The Edition
16 Jun 2020
  Maldives