Liquigas Malta has the new perfect combination for the summer season! If you are a true lover of the outdoor or if you just enjoy a good BBQ with your…
Rethinking and reforming the financial services industry was the underlying theme of the MIA Biennial Conference 2023, addressing the key areas that underpin the required reforms towards upgrading the competitiveness…
“The logistics sector remains challenging, dynamic, complex and fast-paced. This is why my priority will be to ensure that the group remains the leading total logistics company in Malta and…
Adequate funding, incentives and financing facilities will greatly support all those who are already considering investing in EV infrastructures. However, ensuring that investment is being made in top quality infrastructure…
The articulation and implementation of a National Maritime Strategy has been identified as the first priority for the Malta Maritime Forum by the newly-nominated Chairman Mr Godwin Xerri. Addressing his…
The metaverse, as well as technological developments in the field of blockchain and AI, create a vast array of opportunities, according to Malta’s budding accountants, but establish new risk of…
Focal Maritime Services who was recently appointed general agent for Admiral Container Lines of Turkey, today welcomed the first call of this service, when the m/v AIPP GOLD called at…
The Malta Development Bank’s various financing schemes have continued to provide an effective mechanism to mobilise private investment, thereby facilitating access to finance, supporting local businesses in their quest for…
Updated 1200 Malta sees drop in press freedom index Malta has dropped six places in the World Press Freedom Index, ranking 84th out of 180 countries assessed by Reporters Without…
The challenges and opportunities of the maritime industry in Malta were the key subject of discussions during a visit by Opposition Leader Dr Bernard Grech and Mr Ivan Castillo, Opposition…
As April is the month of autism awareness and acceptance, GO is announcing its sponsorship of an autism-sensitive children's book, a first of its kind in Malta for children with…
Smartphone ownership reached 88% in 2023, laptop and desktop PC usage started to dip post-COVID, 52% of Instagram users follow influencers on the platform and more people than ever (90%)…
National Strategy for Financial Services launched: A financial services jurisdiction that is competitive, secure and credible. These are the three key objectives being sought out by the newly-launched financial services…
The constant changes affecting the maritime industry in an increasingly complex international scenario were the main areas of focus of an intensive upskilling programme for the human resources of Focal…
The Malta Chamber of Commerce has appealed to the political class to take note of the serious repercussions of poor standards of governance and unethical behaviour by politicians that are…
FitchRatings has affirmed Malta's Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'A+' with a Stable Outlook. Fitch reported the following in the rating report: Ratings Strengths and Weaknesses: Malta's rating…
Stakeholders, such as governments, consumers and investors, are increasingly encouraging original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to become more carbon-free to be able to propel theirs and their respective suppliers’ ESG metrics…
Ms Joanne Bondin addressed the Malta Employers Association’s 58th Annual General Meeting where she strongly mentioned the need for proactiveness by employers in the face of potential challenges brought about…
The Malta Employers’ Association rounded off its efforts related to its initiative entitled “Ensuring the Skills for Future Competitiveness” with a visit to the President of the Republic at San…
GO’s Chief Executive Officer Nikhil Patil described 2022 as “a rewarding year with a semblance to pre-pandemic norms and despite the global macro-economic challenges, GO Group has had one of…
Cablenet, a company forming part of the GO Group, and the first foreign company successfully listed on the Malta Stock Exchange, has once again proven its resiliency and adaptability with…
The Malta Maritime Forum congratulates Judge Joseph Zammit McKeon on being appointed Ombudsman by unanimous vote in the House of Representatives on 6th March. Judge Zammit McKeon was appointed Chairman…
The Foundation for Transport (FfT) and the Malta Employers Association (MEA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding strengthening the co-founder relationship between the two institutions and allowing the two sides…
GO Ventures, GO plc’s investment arm that focuses exclusively on tech-based startups, continues to support GO’s quest for more sustainable growth with its latest investment in RAYLO, a UK-based startup…
Since 2019, Greece’s largest electric power company Public Power Corporation has been focusing on innovation with the goal of transforming itself into a modern, data-driven organization. By adopting Microsoft Azure-based…
A record €35,000 were raised throughout the McDonald’s McHappy Day campaign, an annual fund-raiser in aid of the Ronald McDonald House Charities’ Malta Chapter which runs a multi-purpose learning centre…
Updated 1030 Malta loses ground on Transparency index: Malta continued to lose ground in Transparency International's corruption index, obtaining a 51 ranking as opposed to 53 last year. Countries are…
Money-laundering in society brings about a stream of negative social and economic costs to the wider community. In this context, during this year’s AML Conference, the Malta Institute of Accountants…
GO’s IoT solutions are now more improved thanks to its newly launched Narrowband-IOT nationwide network, which allows businesses to not only improve their operational efficiency, but become greener too, because…
Automation and security provider Apco Ltd has signed a partnership agreement with autonomous systems developer Stromkind GmbH to bring the latest drone technology to Malta. The partnership will allow Apco…
The Ministry for the Environment, Energy and Enterprise, together with Malta’s business partners, launched an information campaign promoting energy efficiency for businesses in Malta and Gozo. The campaign, ‘Be Efficient.…
The European Commission has approved an increase in the State aid envelope supporting MDB’s remit of intervention for the next five years. This remit primarily includes the provision of access…
European Union governments failed to agree on Monday on a price cap on Russian seaborne crude oil, as Poland insisted that the cap had to be set lower than proposed…
The Malta Develoment Bank (MDB) has launched two new schemes offering favourable financing which will facilitate investment of up to €180 million in the Maltese economy. The first scheme, the…
During the last ten years of operations, Gasco Energy Ltd, the operator of the leading LPG facility in Malta, has filled more than 8.5 million green cylinders owned and distributed…
The Malta Employers Association has put forward thirteen concrete solutions to address the current skills shortages affecting Maltese industry. MEA President Joanne Bondin explained how “we are currently experiencing a…
The Malta Development Bank has welcomed senior officials from 30 other promotional banks as the Bank hosted this year’s annual General Assembly of the European Long-Term Investors Association (ELTI). ELTI…
The Malta Maritime Forum has announced that Board Member and indeed one of its Founders, Dr Ann Fenech has been elected President of the Comité Maritime International. In fact, Dr…
Following up the meeting with Minister of Finance Clyde Caruana, the Malta Institute of Accountants has met with Shadow Minister for Finance, MP Jerome Caruana Cilia in another opportunity through…
The Malta Development Bank and the MCST have launched the Go-To-Market Scheme, with a budget of more than 1.5 million euro, aimed at supporting businesses on projects related to research…
Company celebrates 25th anniversary as it announces major governance changes Local maritime and logistics company Focal Maritime has announced a new strategic plan for the years ahead in which it…
Budget 2023 should focus on initiatives which enhance Malta’s competitiveness and sustainability, the Malta Institute of Accountants said in its pre-budget proposals and other tax related matters. These proposals were…
According to the World Health Organisation’s latest statistics, by 2030, 1 in 6 people in the world will be aged 60 years or over. At this time the share of…
The Malta Institute of Accountants held its 58th Annual General Meeting on 30th September 2022, at the MIA’s Head Office, during which seven of its members were elected to its…
Motherwell Bridge Industries, the Malta-based engineering company, has won contracts for crane assembly and specialist team deployment at major container terminals for Finnish lifting specialist Konecranes in Scotland, Germany, Belgium,…
The Malta Maritime Forum has expressed support to a call made by Chief Justice Mark Chetcuti for the exclusive jurisdiction of the Civil Court (Commercial Section) to be extended to cover…
Today marks the official launch of GO’s new Maltese television channel TOKIS, the first ever library of local television content, which to date already features over 1000 hours of Maltese…
The Malta Institute of Accountants’ Young Members Focus Group tackles regulatory and practical implications of ESG ESG is not simply a trend which enhances a company’s CSR offering. It is…
The Malta Institute of Accountants has launched the second edition of the #AccountsForYou Awareness Campaign, as it seeks to encourage young students to discover more about the exciting and varied…
EBO has appointed Mr. Bob Gilkes as its Chief Commercial Officer responsible for its key sectors and territories. This appointment occurs as EBO, a leader in customer engagement through AI,…
Provisional estimates released by the NSO indicate that the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the second quarter of 2022 amounted to €4,100.4 million, registering an increase of €526.6 million, or…
Malta Public Transport is operating special routes for two different events in Malta and Gozo. A special service has been put in place for the Gozo edition of the Malta…
The level of efficiency in handling clients’ requests and orders was already high at Express Trailers. Nonetheless given the company’s constant efforts to improve its operational efficiency, it has now…
Charity shops do not only rely on the provision of items to be sold in order to operate but today, given their increased activity, they also need the backing of…
In view of a foreseen increased demand, property company Frank Salt Real Estate Ltd is envisaging an increase of its sales and letting force by 20% in 2022 - a…
Energy ministers approved a proposal for all EU countries to voluntarily cut gas use by 15% from August to March. The cuts could be made binding in a supply emergency,…
A report by the Central Bank of Malta shows that despite the high uncertainty surrounding the global economic climate, banks reported improved asset quality owing to both reduced NPLs and…
GO has joined several leading reputable business organisations which have come together to announce the launch of Malta ESG Alliance (MESGA) - a private sector initiative that will seek to…