With regards to international trade, Eurostat figures show that for the period January to August of this year, Malta has recorded an increase in exports of 8 per cent over the corresponding period of last year.

The number of tourist arrivals to Malta during the month of April this year was recorded to be 151,924, 2.5% more than April 2014.

Maltese retail businesses identify accessibility and transport infrastructure as the major factors affecting their business in a market barometer conducted by PwC.

Latest GDP figures, published by the NSO and Eurostat, show that Malta's economy grew by 5 per cent in 2016 marking the highest economic growth rate recorded in the European Union for that year.

"EU Governments should continue assisting businesses to operate not only in their own territories but also for them to reap the opportunities offered by the new digital environment" – Minister Cardona

Official figures show that in the third quarter of 2015, the Maltese economy continued to register robust growth, with a GDP growth of 5.4 per cent in real terms and 8.0 per cent in nominal terms.

DBRS, a Canada-based credit ratings agency has assigned an A rating to Malta, reflecting "strong" growth performance.

The rise of the digital consumer and the high-cost infrastructure of physical banking locations are leading to a declining ROI for branches, but by evolving the branch network, the future may prove to be beneficial both for the banks and consumers.

At the end of September, the Malta Fiscal Advisory Council (MFAC) published and presented its overall assessment of the Maltese Government's fiscal strategy and performance to the Minister of Finance.

The European Commission has just released its Innovation Union Scoreboard 2015, analysing the EU's performance in innovation.

Malta's tax incentive framework faces mounting pressure to evolve as global competition for foreign talent and investment intensifies through strategic government incentives. Deloitte Malta's Tax leader emphasizes that continuous innovation in tax policy will determine whether Malta maintains its competitive edge in attracting high-value business activity.

Stephan Piazza speaks about the benefits of Space to the Maltese Economy.

On 19 March 2020, the European Commission adopted a communication setting out a temporary framework for state aid measures which are intended to support the economy...

Malta Enterprise has introduced a new micro-invest scheme designed to support small businesses with up to 50 employees and self-employed individuals through tax credits for operational upgrades and expansion. The scheme, running from 2026 to 2030, features increased thresholds for family businesses, Gozo-based companies, female-owned enterprises, and newly eligible social enterprises.

Today, as a retailer, you are competing against the best experiences every industry offers. Essentially, successful retailers show up to the right customers, ...

In a bid to simplify processes, improve the customer experience and enhance digital transformation, Bank of Valletta has recently introduced digital signature technology...

Minister for the Economy, Investment and Small Businesses Chris Cardona addressed a business breakfast titled ‘Brexit: threats, challenges and opportunities', hosted by Malta Enterprise, the Chamber of Commerce and GRTU

On 1 July 2021, in an historic agreement, 130 countries approved a statement providing a framework for reform of the international tax rules.

With a maritime culture and industry steeped in history, an ever growing global maritime presence and its upcoming tenure of the presidency of the Council of the European Union in January 2017...

Jonathan Vassallo has been co-opted to join the Executive Committee of the Yachting Services Business Section, within the Malta Chamber.