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• [New] As well as a growing population, the capital of the Maldives is threatened by rising sea levels. The Guardian
• [New] Venice exemplifies the challenges that many low-lying coastal areas will face due to SLR over the coming centuries, as illustrated by the Maldives, the Netherlands, and coastal cities. Nature
• [New] Bulgari will bring Italian glamour to nearly 50 acres in the Maldives' Raa Atoll with the opening of the Bulgari Resort Ranfushi. Forbes
• The Maldives is undergoing a major luxury expansion, with new resorts and branded residences from Bulgari, Nobu, Aman, and others set to open through 2029. Forbes
• The Maldives' Islamic banking ecosystem, led by institutions such as Maldives Islamic Bank, creates opportunities for Sharia-compliant digital financial products that align with domestic consumer preferences and broader regional trends across Muslim-majority markets. The Fintech Times
• Marine conservation efforts will be strengthened with the launch of the Coral Reef Restoration Project on Hainan Island, in partnership with the China Environmental Projection Foundation, as well as with the introduction of a new coral larval restoration method to be adopted in the Maldives. Travelling for Business
• A luxury trip to the Maldives will naturally demand a far larger budget than a backpacking adventure through Southeast Asia. 2025
• The scaling up initiative by UNDP will receive a $15 million grant from TCCF and is set to launch in nine Asian countries, including Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, India, Maldives, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam. Precedence Research

Last updated: 19 June 2026