AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEurozone Inflation Watch: Eurostat’s flash estimate puts euro area inflation at 3.2% in May, up from 3.0%, with energy still the main driver and core inflation rising to 2.5%—while Malta is reported as the lowest in the bloc at 2.1%. Malta Transport & Cost of Congestion: A new NSO snapshot shows Malta’s licensed vehicle stock rising by net 35 cars a day in Q4 2025, reigniting the debate over induced demand and whether road-building is solving the real problem. Tourism Strategy: VisitMalta says it’s taking a cautious approach in Asia-Pacific, leaning on luxury leisure travellers as Middle East disruption reshapes long-haul demand. Business & Finance: Deloitte Legal appoints Gianluca Busuttil as Partner, effective 1 June, as the firm expands its Malta offering under the Deloitte Legal brand. Media & Culture: Maltese film “Ciao Ciao” is now streaming internationally on Amazon Prime Video, aiming to reach US, Australia, UK and Ireland audiences. Food Safety: Malta’s FSSA says it has launched precautionary inspections and sampling after a fireworks factory explosion in Magħtab left two men treated for shock and livestock killed. Global Markets: GlobalFoundries completes its acquisition of Synopsys’ ARC Processor IP Solutions business, positioning the group as a software-to-silicon partner for Physical AI.
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