Malta’s online gaming industry grapples with persistent skills gap despite positive trends
A new report highlights the challenges of aligning education with industry needs and sustaining sector growth
BN Talks
2023 Edition
Business
November 8, 2024
Assisting Malta-based businesses seek success on the international stage
TradeMalta CEO Anton Buttigieg discusses how the agency has evolved and expanded its services
Local Economy
November 6, 2024
‘While construction has boosted GDP, it has also caused considerable discomfort and collateral damage’
Former SME Chamber CEO Abigail Mamo emphasises that Malta's finite resources demand careful consideration of future construction needs
‘History taught us that Malta has the strength, talent and will to turn challenges into opportunities’
Shadow Minister Jerome Caruana Cilia highlights Malta’s economic resilience through adversity
Government-mandated border control checks scheduled for travellers next week
Targeted controls will take place ahead of the 31st Ministerial Council of the OSCE
SME Chamber applauds European Investment Bank decision to open Malta office
The opening was announced at an event held on 27th November
Maltese private pension holders multiply eight-fold since 2019
The ‘exponential’ increase was driven by growing interest from domestic households, with workplace pensions remaining very limited
Self-driving buses set for Malta’s roads in 2026 – If they can handle the mayhem
Another year, another delay: Can autonomous technology brave Malta’s chaotic traffic and road conditions?
Strong domestic demand propels Malta’s economic growth in Q3 2024
Malta’s third-quarter GDP results reflect a resilient economy
db Foundation Raises almost €50,000 For The Ursuline Sisters’ Childcare Centre
Two events were sponsored by db Group, with every cent raised from patrons contributing to the cause
Blogs
Edward Rizzo
Understanding bond market terminology
Jonathan Falzon
Mixed performances across euro area companies
Josef Luke Azzopardi
Equities rally ahead of US election as fiscal pressures mount
Josef Luke Azzopardi provides a brief investment round-up for the Maltese investor ahead of the US election
A dashboard for private sector rents in Malta
Price transparency empowers tenants to make more informed decisions when searching for rental accommodation
Edward Rizzo
Edward Rizzo
TradeMalta leads business mission to Japan
The Maltese delegation promoted its participation in the upcoming EXPO2025 in Osaka
Malta’s aquaculture industry sells close to 21,000 tonnes of fish in 2023, bringing in nearly €200 million
Malta’s aquaculture industry saw increased production in 2023 but faced financial challenges due to declining revenue and rising costs
Small island, big voices: Inside Malta’s podcasting boom
From cultural conversations to personal development, podcasting in Malta is thriving and expanding reflecting a worldwide shift in media consumption
Clayton Bartolo resigns from ministerial role
The former Tourism Minister will retain his Parliamentary seat
Malta’s Business Search Engine
LOT Polish Airlines to launch Warsaw-Malta route in April 2025
The new route not only provides direct connections to Malta but also facilitates convenient travel from other European airports
Collective accommodation bed-places increased by 2.4% during third quarter of 20
While accommodation levels show growth, the holiday rental market is set to experience significant shifts with new regulations
Higher jewellery prices drive Malta’s inflation rate upwards in October
Jewellery and watches continued to register major price increases
‘It is imperative that economic stakeholders work together towards a renewed economy’ – Maria Cauchi Delia
The accountants lobby CEO argues that Malta’s ageing population and skills gap cannot be ignored
Economic uncertainty in Malta highest after EU accession, Gonzi’s last years, 2019 protests and pandemic – report
A new Economic Policy Uncertainty index for Malta may be used as a leading indicator of household consumption
Maltese citizens granted visa-free access to China for up to 30 days
Deputy Prime Minister Ian Borg hailed the agreement as a testament to the strong bilateral ties between the two nations
1,343 sex workers add €24 million to Malta’s economy – NSO
The number of street prostitutes plummeted between 2010 and 2022, but the number of escorts advertising their services online ballooned
