Electric transport for tourism: The Maldives plans to deploy up to 100 electric hydrofoil boats via the $100m Navier Network partnership (Navier + JIH Global Investment), starting with five Navier N30 vessels by year-end and scaling to 95 more over three years, aiming for faster, quieter, lower-emissions island transfers with features like air-conditioned cabins and Starlink onboard internet. Marine restoration tech: Ventive Hospitality launched a science-led “Artificial Clay Reef” project at Anantara Dhigu Maldives, installing 13 modular 3D-printed terracotta reef structures (about 150 sq m) near the resort’s coral nursery to support natural coral recruitment and recovery. Climate mobility leadership: Maldives Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef urged stronger international cooperation and climate financing for climate mobility at the Berlin Climate Mobility Forum, highlighting resilience investments like coastal protection, climate-resilient infrastructure, and planned Ras Malé and Hulhumalé work. Digital payments push: Maldives Economic Development Minister Ahmed Mohamed Saeed said PayPal’s entry could unlock more international payment gateways and help expand the Maldives’ digital economy under “Maldives 2.0,” with talks also pointing to a new Google-related project. Education scholarships: Maldives Monetary Authority opened applications for Malaysia-based higher education scholarships, covering bachelor, master, and PhD options including Islamic finance and applied communications in economics and finance, with a 30 June deadline. Tourism and tech events: Travel Meet Asia 2026 in Jakarta (23–24 June) expands exhibition space by 20%, bringing travel tech and B2B partners together—an ecosystem signal for the region’s next travel platforms.