The nation in focus
Businesses that had not engaged with the Economic Ministry by 8 October will receive formal notices, and share transfers to Maldivians will be checked for genuine local control.
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Third-quarter profit rose 36%, while the foreign currency the bank sold to customers in nine months almost matched its total for all of 2025.
The one-notch upgrade reflects lower near-term default risk, but the agency expects the budget deficit to widen to 8.0–8.5% of GDP this year.
The President’s Office says solutions have been secured for material shortages linked to Middle East conflicts, as ministers and state companies review island projects.
Product lists use 2024 trade values. Any tariff reductions still require implementation through each country’s domestic legal processes.
The group will retain September production requirements for November, while a separate monitoring committee warns about threats to energy infrastructure and shipping.
Brazil’s electoral court reported Bolsonaro on 47.03% and Lula on 45.16% with 99.99% of ballot boxes counted. The second round is on 25 October.
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