Malta records EU’s highest employment rate as population growth and service dependence stand out
The figures show an economy characterised by exceptionally high employment and a heavy reliance on services, alongside rapid demographic change
2026 Edition
Mastering the language of business: How BELS is crafting bespoke training for a dynamic economy
Built differently – CLA Malta offers custom solutions in a cookie-cutter landscape of tax advisory and business
‘Access should never become privilege’: MFPA calls for clearer governance safeguards in Malta
The Federation calls for reflection on good governance in the country
Developers to fund compensation scheme for residents hit by construction damage
Prime Minister Robert Abela introduced new measures in an open Cabinet meeting marking the Government's first 100 days in office
MHRA warns party events risk undermining Malta’s tourism ambitions
The association is also calling for a change in the way such events are supported through public funds
MFSA training programme to conclude with workshop on AI risks in financial services
Insights on AI and trading and operational systems, the implications for governance, risk management, operational resilience and regulatory compliance
Malta’s migration and fertility assumptions revised downwards in latest population outlook
New demographic assumptions point towards lower net migration and fertility than previously expected
Migration policy update, education system overhaul – Malta Chamber issues budget proposals
'If Malta fails to improve productivity, the consequences will be severe,' Chamber says
Malta among EU countries with lowest reported levels of work-related stress, depression or anxiety
The figures contrast with countries commonly associated with strong work-life balance
ECB rate hikes: Implications for investors
Extending the reach of the Maltese equity market
Tracking total shareholder returns
In my article of 25th June, I had published Malta’s dividend league table showing the five companies that were offering ...
Share-based compensation schemes
The Malta Stock Exchange had recommended the introduction of partial share-based compensation for C-suite executives of equity issuers in Malta
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July tourist arrivals increase by 20.8% to nearly 490,000
Expenditure per tourist for the first seven months of 2026 saw a slight decrease to €890, compared with €912 in ...
Anthropic is suddenly everywhere: What is happening at the Claude maker?
What exactly is happening at Anthropic – and why does it matter?
€1.3 million in European funds for two new projects on engineering and advanced manufacturing at MCAST
MCAST CEO says the two projects would allow the college to strengthen its links with the industry
Blackcat CTO to lead online session on fintech risk management
Oļegs Černiševs will present a risk management framework designed to help financial institutions identify, measure and manage their exposure
MCCAA launches tool to help importers identify documentation issues prior to shipment
Through this digital service, importers submit one application for each product against a fee of €50
EC English language school halts new student arrivals over weekend
The school was founded in Malta 1991 and now operates internationally
Soft2Bet: How licensed iGaming operators support player protection
Soft2Bet supports player protection in licensed iGaming through self-exclusion tools and safer gambling controls, among other things
Three fatal, and over 1,000 non-fatal accidents at work reported in first half of 2026
The highest number of non-fatal accidents were recorded in the construction sector
Malta Business Bureau welcomes EU procurement proposal, but ‘European preference must not be obligatory’
'A well-functioning public procurement market can play an important role in supporting competitiveness', official says
Malta’s energy trade deficit stands at 5.4% of GDP – highest in EU
Malta’s energy trade deficit is considerably larger relative to its economy than that of any other EU member state
Malta and three other EU states agree to coordinate on EU shipping emission regulations
Discussions focused in particular on the decarbonisation of the maritime sector
