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Maldives: Will the rise of franchises kill the local businesses?

By Marco Robinson 6 min read

The original Dhivehi article was published on Avas.mv website on 18th April 2018. The following is a loose translation: World famous franchises have entered the Maldives from ‘Gaadhoo entrance’. These international food brands, that the Maldivians had never thought would come to the Maldives, have now made their debut in the Maldives and has achieved […]

Maldives banking on tide of Thai investment

Maldives banking on tide of Thai investment

By Maldives Times 5 min read

Tourists enjoy Dusit Thani Maldives, one among several Thai hotels on the island country. PICHAYA SVASTI Maldivian officials are calling for Thai investors, especially in hospitality and infrastructure, to strengthen its long-term economic growth. Tourism and Sports Minister Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul said the Maldives government has invited foreign investors to build hotel and resort destinations, entertainment […]