Foreign Exchange Relief: President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu says Bank of Maldives (BML) is expected to ease foreign transaction limits by end of June, after the bank cited a dollar shortage and tighter FX availability affecting international e-commerce and online retail card use. Resort Deal: Hayleys PLC has agreed to sell Maldives resort assets tied to NH Maldives Kuda Rah for USD 17.25m (about MVR 266m), with completion expected in the first months after the reporting date. Tourism Finance & Pricing: LuxAtolls launched a Maldives Pricing Index tracking transfer costs, mealplan premiums and deals across 129 resorts, showing transfer costs vary 23-fold and all-inclusive mealplan supplements can be far higher than half-board. Banking Tech: Commercial Bank of Ceylon introduced 3-D Secure (3DS 2.x) authentication for UnionPay e-commerce transactions, aiming to strengthen secure online payments in South Asia. Wellness Push: Dusit Hotels and Resorts is rolling out Well-Fest 2026 across June, betting on growing demand for meaningful wellness travel. B2B Tourism Tech: Visit Maldives endorsed TechEng 2026 (6–8 Oct) to spotlight energy, water, digital infrastructure and smart, sustainable engineering for hospitality. Travel Market Watch: RateGain released an APMEA Direct Booking Friction Report 2026, arguing hotels lose direct bookings mainly due to friction in their own digital booking journeys. Culture & Community: Chinese Ambassador Kong Xianhua joined Beyya celebrations in Kinbidhoo, praising local creativity and community spirit. Tobacco-Free Drive: President Muizzu marked World No Tobacco Day, highlighting Maldives’ tobacco-free generation law and warning against flavoured nicotine pouches and AI-driven marketing.