BN Talks
February 19, 2023

A taste of home: Mgarr United Bar & Restaurant

Business Now Winter 2022/2023 visits four local traditional eateries spread around Malta and Gozo that consistently deliver
February 18, 2023

Trust and clarity key to joint venture success, says Michael Debono

He suggests there should be ‘long debates’ before taking on joint commitments
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‘Skills-first hiring will become the gold standard,’ LinkedIn report finds

March 23, 2023
by Arnas Lasys

The study found that compensation, a work-life balance and flexible arrangements were top priorities for candidates

€15 million grant scheme launched to boost electrification of Malta’s vehicles

March 21, 2023
by Arnas Lasys

2% of all cars in Malta's roads are electric as of Q4 2022

Malta Employers Association discusses skills and competitiveness with President George Vella

March 21, 2023
by Robert Fenech

'The country needs a clear strategy with practical solutions where key stakeholders work together towards a common objective'

More than half of Malta’s youths interested in starting their own business

March 21, 2023
by Arnas Lasys

Access to funding and support with legal and tax requirements could boost entrepreneurship among Malta's youths

$1.3 million worth of nickel owned by JPMorgan Chase was just bags of rocks

March 21, 2023
by Arnas Lasys

The nickel was bought by the bank from the London Metals Exchange

January 2023 surpasses pre-COVID figures for nights spent in Malta by tourists

March 20, 2023
by Arnas Lasys

For the first time, tourists spent over a million nights in Malta in January

UBS to buy ailing Credit Suisse in emergency rescue deal

March 20, 2023
by Robert Fenech

The move was welcomed by banking regulators around the world

Blogs
Edward Rizzo
Edward Rizzo

Banking woes dominate the headlines

stock chart
Edward Rizzo
Edward Rizzo

Increased activity across equity market

Edward Rizzo
Edward Rizzo

Catalysts for change in investor sentiment

February 23, 2023
by Edward Rizzo

Increased efforts need to be made to enhance the credibility and attractiveness of the local capital market

Zoom Meeting
Edward Rizzo
Edward Rizzo

Developing improved means for shareholder communication

February 16, 2023
by Edward Rizzo

In 2022, trading activity in the MSE was at its lowest level in 13 years

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The Single Market at 30 – tackling the EU’s long-term competitiveness

March 20, 2023
by Robert Fenech

The European Single Market accounts for 15% of global GDP

Building a sustainable future on a 90-year legacy: Carmelo Abela Marketing

March 19, 2023
by Martina Bartolo Parnis

The family business’ story was showcased in the ‘Industry Greats’ section of Business Now winter 2022/2023 magazine

What does Malta offer the insurance industry?

March 18, 2023
by Robert Fenech

Malta has been at the forefront of the introduction of cell companies in the European Union

Protests erupt as French President forces retirement age hike without a vote

March 17, 2023
by Arnas Lasys

The pension reform increases the age of retirement from 62 to 64

€12 million Jobsplus scheme launched to boost employment

March 17, 2023
by Arnas Lasys

Since 2015, 3,200 people entered the workforce under a similar scheme

European Central Bank raises interest rates amidst jittery banking environment

March 16, 2023
by Arnas Lasys

Inflation is expected to decline to 5.3 per cent in 2023

Steward terminates hospitals concession, calls out ‘decline in the rule of law’

March 16, 2023
by Robert Fenech

It said the Government’s failure to appeal verdict ‘is an admission of guilt'

Credit Suisse crisis causes panic among major European banks

March 16, 2023
by Arnas Lasys

The bank's share price experienced two consecutive all-time lows within a couple of days

Stakeholders discuss data sharing rules on short-term rental accomodation

March 15, 2023
by Arnas Lasys

The business session discussed the EU Short-Term Rentals initiative

Steward appeals court’s nullification of hospitals deal, says sentence had ‘no basis in evidence’

March 15, 2023
by Robert Fenech

The company says it was never requested to supply evidence to court

Ryanair launches Malta’s biggest ever summer schedule

March 15, 2023
by Arnas Lasys

The airline will operate 470 weekly flights, an increase of 26% from 2022