Malta’s R&D spend stays level at 0.6% of GDP
Total expenditure of research and development amounted to €121 million in 2023, an increase of €16.1 million
2024 Edition
Navigating the Digital Services Act: Implications for businesses
‘TradeMalta is more than just financial assistance,’ says Senior Manager Josianne Vella
EU Commission unveils record €1.816 trillion budget – but faces an uphill battle on the negotiations table
The plan, touted as 'more strategic, more flexible, more transparent,' seeks to reallocate funds toward competitiveness, defence, and crisis resilience
Institute of Tourism Studies expands footprint in China with second campus in Zhengzhou
The new campus is the result of a partnership between the ITS and Zhengzhou Tourism College (ZTC)
WeTransfer to train AI on user files
This includes any kind of file, from films, photos, artworks, sensitive information and so on
New EIB and BOV partnership channels ‘fresh financing to Maltese businesses’
The banks say this initiative is designed to enhance the working capital and investment capacity of Maltese mid-sized firms
Passenger traffic between Malta and Gozo grew by nearly 8% in Q2 2025
Vehicle crossings and fast ferry usage also surged
New Malta-backed incubator to fuel Europe’s semiconductor startups
The ChipStart EU program provides a one-year, no-cost incubation opportunity for semiconductor startups in the European Economic Area
Government renews scholarship scheme for tech postgrads
In 2024 the Pathfinder Digital Scholarship issued €125,000 in funding, supporting 13 Master’s and 3 PhD students
Hospitality sector review
Mobilising savings into investments
Central Bank of Malta turns to green securities to meet climate objectives
Investment strategy shifts further toward Paris-Aligned Benchmarks and sustainable bonds
Farsons – a year of strategic importance
Edward Rizzo delves into Simonds Farsons Cisk’s plan to spin-off its food businesses into a new listed company
Edward Rizzo
Edward Rizzo
Edward Rizzo
Africa Select Equity Fund – Providing investors with access to Africa’s economic expansion
Mediterrania Capital Partners’ Africa Select Equity Fund offers investors access to one of the world’s most promising emerging markets
Young adults lead Malta’s tourist arrivals in May 2025
Visitors aged 25 to 44 made up the largest group of inbound tourists
Demand for electric vehicles holds strong despite €3,000 cut to government grant
Hybrid models also continue to attract buyers, despite the end of the grant
Accessible student loans scheme extended
The FSMA + scheme allows students to cover tuition fees, accommodation expenses while pursuing further education in Malta and abroad
Local filmmakers paid just €250 to screen at Mediterrane Film
The figure stands in stark contrast to the estimated €5 million total spend
Malta now more densely populated than the Maldives
Malta is ahead of the Maldives and Bangladesh
Malta International Airport closes in on one million passengers in June
Meanwhile, aircraft traffic movement rose by 4.5 per cent year on year
Malta’s population hits 574,250 in 2024, up by 1.9%
Total net migration was at 10,614 persons, the vast majority being non-EU citizens
Service excellence as a cornerstone of Avenue 77 workspace experience
Providing excellent service is a foundational aspect of what makes working at Avenue 77 a great experience
Goldman Sachs Alternatives finalises Melita acquisition
Goldman Sachs Alternatives focuses on alternative investments, which are financial assets outside traditional categories like stocks, bonds, and cash
Kebab Factory launches tiered in-store discounts for Bolt drivers
Bolt drivers can now enjoy in-store discounts at Kebab Factory, with tiered savings tied to their Bolt Rewards level
