BN Talks

Commitment of $2 billion in new investment in Malta announced during WTTC Global Summit

October 13, 2026
by BN Writer

The announcement was made during the WTTC Global Summit in Valletta

MDB underlines ambition to play more strategic role in supporting Malta’s green and digital transition

October 13, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

MDB aired its ambition to make greater use of guarantees and risk-sharing with commercial banks

NGOs welcome decision to retain historic Fort Chambray barracks

October 13, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

The fort has been saved, but still not granted Grade 1 protection

‘I think it’s a no-go’: Prof. Maria Attard on night-time deliveries in Malta

October 13, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

Shifting deliveries to night-time could disrupt residential areas, for one

Malta International Airport passenger traffic rises 12% to 1.1 million in September

October 13, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

Another record month for the island's airport

UAE ambassador highlights opportunities across key sectors during Malta business roundtable

October 12, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

The event brought together leading Maltese business executives, investors, and institutional stakeholders

EU-China reach deal to curb hybrid car imports

October 12, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

'Sudden and rapid rise in imports' of hybrid electric vehicles from China 'having a destabilising effect,' association says

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Edward Rizzo

From property to the stock market

Edward Rizzo

What is driving the dollar’s strength?

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Philip Fenech

Work smarter, not larger: upgrading Malta’s economy

September 22, 2026
by Philip Fenech

By aligning business incentives and public governance with technological adoption, we replace behind-the-scenes headcount with tech-driven efficiency

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Edward Rizzo

ECB rate hikes: Implications for investors

September 17, 2026
by Edward Rizzo

The ECB's statements sent important messages to investors on upcoming changes in monetary policy decisions

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TradeMalta scraps entry fees for 2027 International Business Awards

October 12, 2026
by Tim Diacono

Entry fees scrapped for the first time to encourage more participation

Ratings agency warns of Malta’s energy spending, but notes positive economic performance

October 12, 2026
by BN Writer

Morningstar DBRS has kept Malta’s long-term credit rating at A (high)

Malta looks to China and Asia to diversify tourism markets

October 9, 2026
by Julia Falzon

The partnership aims to promote Malta, diversify its tourism offering and boost sustainability

Strong demand for Malta Government Stocks as offers reach €617 million

October 9, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

The Government had initially authorised an issue of €300 million

‘Reliable energy is essential health infrastructure’ – association calls for independent review after grid failures

October 9, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

Electricity is not merely a household convenience or business requirement, association says

More planning appeals filed in Sliema than anywhere else in Malta

October 8, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

St Julian’s and St Paul’s Bay followed Sliema with 32 third-party appeals each during a six-year period

Enemalta gradually restoring electricity following widespread power cut

October 8, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

It has not yet indicated when electricity supply is expected to be fully restored

Who really holds the power in Malta’s maritime sector? New study maps the key players

October 8, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

New research examines how power, legitimacy and urgency are distributed among the key players in Malta’s maritime logistics sector

Malta Chamber hits back at Clyde Caruana over ‘cheap foreign worker’ claims

October 7, 2026
by Tim Diacono

Chamber says Minister's comments 'misdiagnose the root cause of Malta’s economic bottlenecks'

AI, sanctions, and sophisticated crime are reshaping financial sector’s risk, bankers told

October 7, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

The challenges were discussed at a Malta Bankers’ Association (MBA) conference

BNF Bank becomes Premium Partner of the Royal Malta Golf Club

October 7, 2026
by BN Writer

The bank will become the principal sponsor of the club that welcomes more than 100 young golfers each season