BN Talks

Navigating aviation’s green transition: Collaboration between tourism and airline stakeholders is key

March 24, 2025
by Lyndsey Grima

Clayton Bartolo highlights that the key to navigating these changes is collaboration between tourism and aviation stakeholders

Alexander Demarco: Another ECB rate cut likely in April as 2% inflation target nears

March 21, 2025
by Nicole Zammit

Monetary policy decisions will continue to follow a data-dependent approach

Two Malta-Heathrow flights cancelled as major fire shuts down UK’s busiest airport

March 21, 2025
by Nicole Zammit

The impact has rippled across the global aviation network

‘A statistic we should care about is one that tells us how people feel’ – David Aguis on Wellbeing Index

March 20, 2025
by Sam Vassallo

The Wellbeing Index project has been collecting detailed data on the wellbeing of Maltese people for four years

Malta’s potential as a premium event destination: James Cassar weighs in

March 20, 2025
by Nicole Zammit

Could Malta become a sought-after hub for high-end international events in the years to come?

Alan Arrigo on why Malta needs to shift focus from tourist numbers to quality experiences

March 19, 2025
by Nicole Zammit

'While record-breaking arrival numbers may seem positive, they have also raised concerns about sustainability and the overall visitor experience'

Malta enters historic agreement with Carnival Corporation to reduce pollution in the Grand Harbour

March 18, 2025
by Sam Vassallo

The agreement brokered by Transport Malta with the cruise industry giant is first of its kind in the Mediterranean

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Edward Rizzo

Europe outperforming the US

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Edward Rizzo

Eurozone bond yields jump

Jonathan Falzon

Short-term yields approach two-year low

February 20, 2025
by Jonathan Falzon

Jonathan Falzon urges investors looking for longer-term income to consider securities with a longer maturity that could offer better yields

Jonathan Falzon

AI spending takes centre stage

February 13, 2025
by Jonathan Falzon

Despite the emergence of a potential lower cost Chinese alternative, all major tech firms remained steadfast in increasing AI spending

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IMF report urges Malta to raise driving costs to curb congestion

March 18, 2025
by BN Writer

Beyond transport, the report also discusses challenges in energy, water supply, and wastewater infrastructure

Counterfeit banknotes on the rise: 1,565 fake notes detected in Malta during 2024

March 18, 2025
by BN Writer

Middle denominations were the most counterfeited

Evaluations for Malta metro system still in the works, to be concluded in coming weeks 

March 18, 2025
by Sam Vassallo

Answering a parliamentary question, the minister said the studies are being done to deem which metro system would be the ...

Is MICE tourism the key to Malta’s shift towards quality visitors?

March 18, 2025
by Nicole Zammit

'We need a MICE Strategy'

Companies to Watch: BELS proudly shares plans for a state-of-the-art learning and accommodation hub

March 17, 2025
by Prabjit Chohan-Patel

‘We’re bringing enhanced comfort and practicality to our students, with a more sustainable business model’ - Rebecca Bonnici, CEO

AI Art: tool or threat? Two experts give their two cents 

March 17, 2025
by Sam Vassallo

AI can never replace what makes humans human - but the threat is still there

Employment in Malta continues to grow, but wage disparities persist

March 14, 2025
by Nicole Zammit

The latest NSO Labour Force Survey reveals steady job growth in Malta, but not all industries are benefiting equally

Tony Zahra: Quality tourism is about experiences, not just spending

March 14, 2025
by Nicole Zammit

His comments underscore the need for continued investment in the tourism sector

Corinthia’s new Brussels hotel promises to put the EU capital on the map for luxury visitors

March 13, 2025
by Robert Fenech

Corinthia’s new Brussels hotel promises to put the EU capital on the map for luxury visitors

Trump threatens 200% tariff on EU wine

March 13, 2025
by Nicole Zammit

As tensions rise, the US and the EU appear to be heading for a trade standoff

Sweet business turns bitter as cocoa prices hit record highs

March 13, 2025
by Nicole Zammit

As cocoa prices soar by over 100% in the past year, chocolate manufacturers worldwide are feeling the squeeze