BN Talks

Employee shortage remains most significant issue identified by SMEs, survey finds

April 28, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

Unfair competition was the issue selected by the second highest number of respondents

AI-driven fraud and geopolitical risks among key challenges for MFSA due diligence

April 28, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

Suzanne Busuttil Naudi explains the ins and outs of due diligence at the MFSA

Men five times more likely to be featured in Malta’s business and finance news

April 28, 2026
by Sam Vassallo

University of Malta’s DIMAS project analyses over 73,000 articles, exposing persistent gender imbalance across local media

Malta and Saudi Arabia deepen commercial ties through Chamber MoU

April 27, 2026
by Sam Vassallo

The visit aims to support Maltese companies entering the Saudi market and a gateway for Saudi investment into Europe

Business leaders come together to discuss the use of AI and share their insights

April 24, 2026
by BN Writer

The discussion explored a broad range of AI applications

Malta’s economy stays resilient, but next test may come from global shocks, property exposure

April 24, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

The Central Bank’s report repeatedly points to risks that are external, fast-moving and difficult to control

Maltese workers second most stressed in Europe – study

April 24, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

The data adds to growing pressure on employers to address not just retention, but the quality of working life itself

Blogs
BOV
Edward Rizzo

BOV’s balance sheet surpasses €16.5 billion

April 2, 2026
by Edward Rizzo

BOV reported stronger-than-expected profitability for 2025

Gerasimos Papaleventis

Will the ‘magnificent seven’ become the ‘peace makers’ between the USA and Iran?

March 31, 2026
by Gerasimos Papaleventis

Financial markets have always had a seat at the table in wartime

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Pre-Market Consultation announced for first phase of Grand Harbour Regeneration plan

April 24, 2026
by BN Writer

The consultation will remain open for four months

Central Bank of Malta’s chief economist pushes back on low-wage narrative: ‘Completely wrong’

April 24, 2026
by Robert Fenech

Taking into account for Malta’s high rate of labour turnover, wages are higher previously thought

MFSA warns against ‘high-pressure sales tactics’ used to sell pension schemes

April 24, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

The campaign comes at a time when more consumers are being offered products linked to retirement planning and long-term savings

Details on 24km light rail system unveiled as Government launches integrated transport plan

April 23, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

The plan is grounded in the National Integrated Transport Plan, in which there are six core components

Drop in students attending English Language Teaching schools registered

April 23, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

Total number of student weeks rose since 2024

IBM conference highlights challenges and opportunities in Malta’s race to scale AI

April 23, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

The conference focused on practical applications rather than theory

Clyde Caruana forecasts small surplus by 2029

April 22, 2026
by Tim Diacono

Malta’s 2025 deficit confirmed at a mere 2.2% of its GDP

Government commissions studies on two offshore wind farm sites

April 22, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

InterConnect Malta launches €3.6 million tender for metocean surveys as offshore wind plans advance following site shortlist

AgriFair 2026 hailed as a success

April 22, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

Agriculture Minister says strong attendance confirms need to continue strengthening the sector

‘Sensible and timely’: MDA welcomes private car park scheme 

April 21, 2026
by Tim Diacono

MDA endorses Transport Malta's proposal to utilise private car parks outside business hours

€2 diesel in Italy sparks concerns over Malta’s supply chain

April 21, 2026
by Tim Diacono

Fuel inflation has triggered significant cost escalation across the trailer and freight industry