Employment in Malta continues to grow, but wage disparities persist
The latest NSO Labour Force Survey reveals steady job growth in Malta, but not all industries are benefiting equally
BN Talks
2024 Edition
Technology
December 7, 2024
‘We’re trying to bring about a new form of economy’- peaq Co-Founder Max Thake
After the initial four-year research and development process Max recalls lessons that strengthened the team's position
Local Business
December 3, 2024
‘Family businesses operate differently’: How the Family Business Office supports their unique needs
A major part of the FBO’s work involves educating businesses owners on the various programmes and schemes on offer
EU hits back at US tariffs, targeting key Republican states’ exports
The EU’s countermeasures come just hours after the United States raised tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports to 25%
Malta International Airport welcomes over 560,500 passengers in February 2025
This marks an 18.2% growth when compared to the same month in 2024
Malta introduces ‘Żomm Tarmix’ initiative to reduce food waste and support social welfare
Participating businesses will be eligible for tax incentives
Malta International Airport reveals spring and summer 2025 flight schedule
Finland, Israel, Libya and Qatar have been added as new destinations to the summer roster
‘Fireworks factory for sale’ in Siġġiewi raises eyebrows
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
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?
"In the EU women need to work 1.5 extra months to make up the difference,” the European Commission said.
Blogs
Edward Rizzo
Eurozone bond yields jump
Edward Rizzo
MIA accelerates investment programme
Jonathan Falzon
AI spending takes centre stage
Despite the emergence of a potential lower cost Chinese alternative, all major tech firms remained steadfast in increasing AI spending
Jonathan Falzon
ECB committed to monetary policy easing
The Federal Reserve ‘preserved its credibility’ by shrugging off pressure from US President Donald Trump, argues Jonathan Falzon
Edward Rizzo
Alexander Demarco
Jonathan Falzon
Experts urge schools to treat financial literacy as a core life skill
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
The initiative aims to enhance human capital across the EU by supporting skills development and mobility
Private sector paternity leave uptake sees significant spike
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
The case has highlighted the pressing need for Malta’s cyber laws to be updated
Malta’s Business Search Engine
FIAU opens 2025 Risk Evaluation Questionnaire for gaming operators
Operators must disclose critical data, including ownership structures, financial transactions, target markets, and comprehensive Business Risk Assessments
Women driving innovation: 9 finalists could win big in the 2025 European Prize for Women Innovators
First launched in 2011, the European Prize for Women Innovators celebrates the women behind groundbreaking innovations
Ian Borg and MTA attend key meetings in world biggest trade fair in Berlin
Malta’s pavilion at ITB Berlin featured more than 30 industry stakeholders
Malta’s collective accommodation sector sees strong growth in 2024, with 4-star hotels leading the way
The bulk of guest activity was concentrated in Malta as opposed to Gozo and Comino
Euro surges to all time highs as the bloc plans to unlock billions in for ‘era of rearmament’
This comes just as Germany’s Chancellor-in-waiting announced a plan to unlock billions
Internet usage in Malta exceeds EU average, with e-commerce booming among younger age groups
Individuals aged between 16 and 44 made use of the internet in 2024
Malta International Airport opens new Schengen Arrivals Corridor as part of terminal expansion
The first phase of this multi-stage expansion plan is now nearing completion
