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Cash over card: How Malta compares to the EU in the shift towards a cashless society

March 17, 2025
by Sam Vassallo

Cash is no longer king in many EU countries, but that's not the case for Malta

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

Experts urge sustainable infrastructure planning to tackle Malta’s growth challenges

March 12, 2025
by BN Writer

'Sustainability must be at the heart of our vision'

Promise of sale agreements in Malta increase by 7.5% in February

March 12, 2025
by Nicole Zammit

A total of 1,253 promise of sale agreements were registered in February

Blogs
market stock bond
Edward Rizzo
Edward Rizzo

Eurozone bond yields jump

Edward Rizzo
Edward Rizzo

MIA accelerates investment programme

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

European Central Bank
Jonathan Falzon

ECB committed to monetary policy easing

February 6, 2025
by Jonathan Falzon

The Federal Reserve ‘preserved its credibility’ by shrugging off pressure from US President Donald Trump, argues Jonathan Falzon

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EU hits back at US tariffs, targeting key Republican states’ exports

March 12, 2025
by Nicole Zammit

The EU’s countermeasures come just hours after the United States raised tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports to 25%

Philip Fenech: ‘Quality tourism’ in Malta must be defined before it can be achieved

March 12, 2025
by Nicole Zammit

Malta is now in a position to refine its offerings and elevate its tourism sector to a higher level

Cabinet to recommend presidential pardon to students and lecturer inolved in ethical hacking case

March 11, 2025
by Nicole Zammit

Government calls for respect towards national policy and laws

Malta’s 2025 economic growth revised upwards

March 11, 2025
by BN Writer

Risks remain, particularly related to global trade uncertainties, geopolitical tensions, and potential fiscal pressures

‘Fireworks factory for sale’ in Siġġiewi raises eyebrows

March 10, 2025
by BN Writer

This advert raised questions about whether it is indeed possible to acquire a fire factory, through a simple transaction

Malta’s labour market transformation: Rapid growth and policy shifts drive employment surge

March 10, 2025
by Nicole Zammit

A newly published discussion paper by the Central Bank of Malta examines the forces shaping the country’s evolving workforce

How much less do women earn than men in Malta? 

March 10, 2025
by Sam Vassallo

"In the EU women need to work 1.5 extra months to make up the difference,” the European Commission said.

Experts urge schools to treat financial literacy as a core life skill

March 7, 2025
by Nicole Zammit

Experts are calling for financial literacy to become a core part of the national curriculum

EU launches ‘Union of Skills’ to tackle growing skills gap and boost competitiveness

March 7, 2025
by Nicole Zammit

The initiative aims to enhance human capital across the EU by supporting skills development and mobility

Private sector paternity leave uptake sees significant spike

March 7, 2025
by BN Writer

For businesses, these trends raise important questions about talent retention and work-life balance policies

Government moves to amend cyber laws to allow ethical hacking

March 7, 2025
by BN Writer

The case has highlighted the pressing need for Malta’s cyber laws to be updated