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Merchant ships must not be targeted or exposed to danger, Transport Malta says after Black Sea drone strike

October 13, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

The Malta Ship Registry 'remains committed' to fulfilling its flag State duties and cooperating with relevant entities

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

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

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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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Extending the reach of the Maltese equity market

September 10, 2026
by Edward Rizzo

'The privatisation of the MSE could be a major focal point of the MSE internationalisation strategy'

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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

Employers call for ‘decisive’ shift in public spending ahead of Budget 2027

October 9, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

The upcoming Budget 'must be judged' on its capacity to deliver long-term transformation, not just sustain short-term consumption

Malta’s residential property sales fall 11.5% year-on-year in September

October 9, 2026
by Julia Falzon

At €306 million, the value of transactions fell by 10.8%

Malta’s electricity supply rises 3.2% in 2025 as demand also increases

October 9, 2026
by Julia Falzon

The highest monthly demand was recorded in July, at 637 MW, followed by August at 585 MW

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

EU ETS creating ‘serious competition distortions’, Malta Maritime Forum says

October 7, 2026
by Julia Falzon

The MMF warned that losing mainline shipping services could affect Malta’s wider economy

Nearly half of Malta’s catering establishments report falling profits as staffing and costs bite

October 7, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

Profits are deteriorating more sharply than sales

Malta Maritime Summit puts geopolitical risks, regulation and decarbonisation in focus

October 7, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

The summit brings together maritime industry representatives, international experts and global institutions to discuss challenges and opportunities