48 Thai franchise brands thrive overseas as Commerce Ministry pushes global expansion

Global push: Thai Franchise Towards Global The ministry will intensify efforts to promote Thai franchises internationally through the Thai Franchise Towards Global initiative, organising overseas roadshows to highlight Thai franchise capability...

A healthy generation boosts productivity: Minister Saeed

Economic Development and Trade Minister Mohamed Saeed has said that a healthy generation is key to boosting national productivity and development. Speaking on Saturday, Minister Saeed praised the decision to ban smoking for all Maldivians born on...

Baa Atoll Council Refutes Report of Guinness Fine, Plans Legal Action

Baa Atoll Council has denied reports claiming that Guinness World Records fined the council for violating event regulations, describing the story as false and irresponsible. A Maldives newspaper had reported that Guinness imposed a fine ranging...

Oaga Art Resort unveils Veyoge Gallery Villa Exhibition 2025/2026: Where art breathes life into every stay

Oaga Art Resort, a Maldivian homegrown brand, is where creativity thrives, stories unfold, and art becomes a living part of every guest experience. On Saturday, the resort unveiled its latest Veyoge Gallery Villa Exhibition 2025/2026 during an...

Strictly's Amy Dowden says 'life changed forever' after horrifying cancer realisation

Amy's harrowing breast cancer battle has made her determined to help other women(Image: PA) Amy Dowden’s life changed forever in May 2023 when, aged just 32, she was diagnosed with breast cancer – a discovery made only a day before flying to the...

Strictly's Amy Dowden to undergo 'another mastectomy'

Strictly Come Dancing's Amy Dowden has announced she is to undergo "another mastectomy this week". The 35-year-old said the surgery was "not to treat a new cancer diagnosis" but came following an appointment with her "incredible" medical team,...

Strictly's Amy Dowden taking break from series as she undergoes second mastectomy

Karen Price Assistant Editor of Screen Time 11:25, 03 Nov 2025Updated 11:25, 03 Nov 2025 BBC Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Amy Dowden has revealed she will be taking a temporary break from the series due to an upcoming major surgery....

Kanditheemu Council President Ahsan’s Unreserved Gratitude to the Island’s Residents

Sh. Kanditheemu: Following the successful conclusion of the ‘Milaithuru Futsal Challenge 2025,’ held in Kanditheemu last October, Kanditheemu Council President Ahmed Ahsan expressed profound gratitude to all parties who collaborated to make the...

Luxury Scots hotel 'brimming with folklore' named among world's best for Christmas break

A luxury Scottish hotel has been named one of the world’s top festive destinations(Image: Gleneagles) A stunning Scottish hotel has been recognised among the world’s best festive destinations this winter. Lonely Planet has named Gleneagles in...

How New Research Is Changing What We Know About The Great Hammerhead

The future of the great hammerhead depends on how we choose to coexist with the ocean that sustains us both. As we uncover more about its habits and habitats, we’re also confronted with uncomfortable questions about our relationship with the sea....

Amy Dowden announces she's having second mastectomy and taking break from Strictly

BBC Strictly Come Dancing favourite Amy Dowden has announced she's taking a break from the series as she undergoes major surgery this week. The Welsh professional dancer, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023, is undergoing a second...

Strictly dancer Amy Dowden reveals she is to undergo ‘another mastectomy’

Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Amy Dowden has announced she is to undergo “another mastectomy this week”. The 35-year-old said the surgery was “not to treat a new cancer diagnosis” but came following an appointment with her “incredible”...

Legacy in Laamu: Marteyne van Well on building culture of care, continuity, commitment

When Six Senses Laamu was named “CSR Programme of the Year” at the 2025 Hotelier Maldives Awards, it was more than just an industry accolade. For Regional General Manager Marteyne van Well, who has been at the helm since the resort’s opening week...

Army gearing up for multinational exercise amid land negotiations

As negotiations between the state and the Army continue over leased training lands, soldiers at Schofield Barracks are gearing up for a training exercise that have “thousands of participants” from across the Indo-Pacific training in both Hawaii...

Virgin Atlantic Launches Direct Flights from London to Phuket for Winter 2026

Virgin Atlantic has announced a new seasonal route connecting London Heathrow to Phuket, Thailand, set to launch on 18 October 2026. The three-times-weekly service will make it easier than ever for British travellers to reach one of Southeast...

Atoll Championship 2025/2026: Kulhudhuffushi Starts Strong After Defeating Nellaidhoo

Team Kulhudhuffushi got off to a strong start today in the North Region Zone match of the “BML Atoll Championship 2025/2026,” a newly launched tournament organized by the Football Association of Maldives (FAM), by defeating Nellaidhoo. In the...

Virgin Atlantic launches non-stop flights from London Heathrow to Phuket

Virgin Atlantic is delighted to be launching new services between London Heathrow and Phuket for Winter 2026, connecting sunshine seekers with Thailand’s breathtaking beaches and vibrant nightlife. The three times a week service will operate...

Putin & Xi ‘not to be toyed with’ – Trump

US President Donald Trump has praised his Russian and Chinese counterparts as “very strong leaders,” calling Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping “tough,” “smart,” and “not to be toyed with.” Trump made the remarks in a ‘60 Minutes’ interview on CBS on...

Business News | Echosens Opens Regional Headquarters in India, Strengthens Commitment to Liver Health Across South Asia

HT Syndication Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 3: Echosens, the leader in non-invasive liver diagnostics, today announced the opening of its new regional headquarters* in Mumbai, India. The new office in the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) will...

The social surge: Riding the wave of discovery, influence and commerce

At WiT Seoul, the post-lunch lull didn’t stand a chance. Moderator Marcus Yong, VP of Global Marketing at Klook, bounded onto the stage with a grin and a promise: “Let’s shake things up a little.” What followed was a fast-moving, sometimes fiery,...