BN Talks

‘We don’t run a sexy industry’: Freight sector calls for bold long-term vision for Malta

May 28, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

Stakeholders from the transport and logistics sectors discuss the future of sustainable freight transport in Malta

Post-deal integration often overlooked, M&A experts and business leaders warn

May 26, 2026
by BN Writer

‘The real magic is in integration, that’s where fortunes are lost or value is created,’ CEO says

What business leaders can take away from Pope Leo XIV’s AI warning

May 26, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

Where should automation stop and human judgement remain essential?

Rabat’s historic Palazzo Xara to undergo restoration works

May 26, 2026
by Tim Diacono

The project will mainly focus on the restoration of the palazzo’s façade and decorative turret

Eco-conscious Bomba Surf turns Wave Waste into functional lifestyle products

May 26, 2026
by BN Writer

The Wave Waste project also reflects growing international demand for environmentally responsible consumer products

Annual inflation rate edges slightly upwards in April

May 25, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

The highest annual inflation rate in April were registered in Housing

Local software developer creates wishlist for startup ecosystem

May 25, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

Simon Theuma believes Malta has potential building blocks to be the next Silicon Valley-type ecosystem

Blogs
Edward Rizzo

Signals from the debt markets

Edward Rizzo

The second wave of the AI rally

Edward Rizzo

Foreign banks dominate MGS auction

April 30, 2026
by Edward Rizzo

Malta’s first 2026 Government Stock issuance highlights robust retail demand and a sharp rise in foreign bank participation

Alison Micallef

The Malta Development Bank’s expanding role in financing Malta’s economy

April 29, 2026
by Alison Micallef

A record year reflects growing momentum in financing, partnerships, and long-term support for businesses ready to scale

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WATCH: Robert Abela and Alex Borg debate before Malta’s business community

May 25, 2026
by Robert Fenech

The leaders of Malta's two main political parties butt heads in a bid to win the favour of business

I tried Malta’s new AI literacy course

May 22, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

I was curious to see who the course was really designed for and what the contents were

Malta Maritime Forum calls for setting up of national authority, skills strategy in manifesto

May 21, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

The Malta Maritime Forum (MMF) has presented its maritime-centred manifesto to the major political parties

PN proposes new educational facilities for AI, robotics and data science

May 20, 2026
by Nicole Zammit

The proposed school and campus would include advanced laboratories, maker spaces and collaboration with the University, start-ups and industry

Prime Minister says work-life balance proposals will not negatively impact productivity during debate

May 19, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

Prime Minister Robert Abela and Opposition Leader Alex Borg faced off in the second debate of the election campaign

New planning circular brings key updates on agriculture, restoration and visual simulations

May 19, 2026
by BN Writer

The PA updated guidance on a number of procedural and policy matters relevant to development management

These are the business proposals by third parties ADPD and Momentum

May 19, 2026
by Sam Vassallo

A dive into the business proposals of the minor parties

PN pledges ‘clear quotas’ for work and residence permits

May 19, 2026
by Tim Diacono

PN says it will publish clear quotas for work and residence permits within five months of returning to Government

MDA in favour of changing local plans, ‘they must reflect today’s realities’ – Michael Stivala

May 19, 2026
by Kevin Schembri Orland

The local plans are nearly 20-years-old and the circumstances have changed, Michael Stivala says

BOV strengthens business banking through integration and client focus

May 19, 2026
by BN Writer

BOV Chief Commercial Officer Simon Grech explains how consolidating operations at The Quad has strengthened the bank’s offering to businesses

MDB and Xjenza Malta launch initiative to help start-ups bring innovations to market

May 18, 2026
by Sam Vassallo

The scheme specifically targets one of the biggest challenges faced by innovative businesses: access to finance