August saw Maltese business activity ‘broadly in line’ with long-term average
The Central Bank of Malta’s economic update shows that business confidence edged down, but remains higher than average
Malta’s private consumption will continue to be affected by travel restrictions, says Central Bank of Malta
Increase in domestic tourism not expected to be sufficient to redeem household consumption
Exclusive study observes notable drop in average price/sqm rate for hospitality establishments
This is synonymous with the mass shortfall of tourists reported due to the pandemic
Despite being urged to ‘reconsider,’ HSBC Malta confirms launch of Customer Account Fee
The exemption criteria for the incoming customer account fee is being widened, following consultations
Malta’s retailers take note: Most common goods acquired online by local e-shoppers is clothing
This was followed by restaurant and fast food deliveries followed consumer electronics and household appliances
KPĦ’s Brian Vella clarifies ġbejna issue
'Its like a baker trademarking the term "ħbejża"'
Central Bank expects Malta’s economy to grow by 5% in 2021, higher than EU Commission’s projection
The European Commission’s winter forecast gave Malta a 4.5% expected growth rate for 2021
Malta in talks with Israel to allow unrestricted travel
Discussions with Israeli Government underway, says Deputy PM Chris Fearne
Malta Chamber helps Maltese companies find international partners
At virtual meetings, companies discussed collaborations and exchanged idea, knowledge and experience.
January 2021 sees record number of property sales
1,157 promise of sale agreements were reached in January 2021, according to the Malta Developers Association
Transport Malta tables tender for supply of 130 new EV charging pillars in Parliament
The network of charging points will more than triple due to the investment
Workplace accidents: Number of claims for non-fatal accidents down by 27.3% in second half of 2020
Tragically, four fatal accidents at work were reported in the same period
Bypassing property agent fees: ‘Less likely to happen when agents are well-trained, knowledgeable’
Engel & Völkers Malta’s CEO says certain issues being faced are a direct result of ‘the industry lacking integrity’
The Right to Disconnect: MEA insists on implementation only after the EU process is finalised
The right to disconnect is a measure allowing workers to refrain from engaging in work-related tasks outside of office hours
BOV announces changes to interest rates
New rates to apply from 2nd March
‘Learning foreign languages is a must to address educational and labour market demands’
Education Minister Justyne Caruana addresses a virtual meeting of the working group for the promotion of foreign languages