Your current location:HOME >politics >Maldives to allow settling import payments using Chinese currency 正文
TIME:2024-05-21 20:58:07 Source: Internet compilationEdit:politics
COLOMBO, April 12 (Xinhua) -- Maldivian Minister of Economic Development and Trade Mohamed Saeed has
COLOMBO, April 12 (Xinhua) -- Maldivian Minister of Economic Development and Trade Mohamed Saeed has said that Maldivians will soon have the option to settle their import payments using Chinese currency, the renminbi (RMB).
Saeed tola a gathering on Thursday that the government's objective is to diversify its settling currency from the U.S. dollar, adding that they expect the local currency Maldivian Rufiyaa to strengthen against the U.S. dollar by 30 to 40 percent in the coming months.
He said the government also plans to introduce prominent global e-wallets to the Maldives, including those from South Korea, Japan, China, the United States, Singapore, Malaysia, India, and the United Arab Emirates.
The minister said that on April 14, the government will make an official announcement on the integration of Alipay and WeChat into the Maldivian market. ■
Elon Musk gets approval from FDA to implant his Neuralink brain chip into a second patient2024-05-21 20:32
A family of forest rangers makes a difference2024-05-21 20:32
Domestic 52024-05-21 20:21
Xi Extends Condolences to Greek President over Deadly Train Collision2024-05-21 20:12
Storms damage homes in Oklahoma and Kansas. But in Houston, most power is restored2024-05-21 19:52
Antique beauty of architecture of the Ma Family Courtyard on Huimin street2024-05-21 19:26
Blinken's Mideast trip dubbed futile exercise2024-05-21 19:12
Ruling sparks debate on AI technology2024-05-21 19:01
BBC Countryfile star Adam Henson's wife wrote heartbreaking goodbye letters after cancer diagnosis2024-05-21 18:50
Biden sanctions Israeli settlers accused of attacking Palestinians and peace activists in West Bank2024-05-21 18:27
Brazil replaces injured goalkeeper Ederson in Copa America squad2024-05-21 20:42
Climate meet witnesses milestone declarations2024-05-21 20:26
Xi Holds Talks with Iranian President, Eyeing New Progress in Ties2024-05-21 20:19
China ‘disappointed' as US blocks Gaza ceasefire for 4th time at UN2024-05-21 20:19
Liverpool confirms Arne Slot as Jurgen Klopp's replacement2024-05-21 20:16
China's Top Political Advisory Body to Hold Annual Session from March 4 to 112024-05-21 19:27
Auto experts decry threat of US curbs2024-05-21 19:07
A family of forest rangers makes a difference2024-05-21 18:47
It's no wonder parents are taking their children on holiday during term time! Sky2024-05-21 18:42
Xi Jinping's Economic Thought Steers China Toward Modernity2024-05-21 18:25