AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPorts & Energy: Adani Ports agreed to buy Dutch storage operator Evos for €2.56 billion, adding eight European terminals, including one in Malta. The deal is subject to approvals. Separately, Eni and Libya’s NOC have opened bids for subsea equipment for a gas project, with equipment to be delivered to Malta. Inflation: Eurozone producer prices rose 11.1% year on year in September, driven by a 30.8% jump in energy costs, signalling continued pressure on business expenses. Tourism: UK arrivals in Malta rose 17% to 794,000 in the first nine months of 2026. The tourism authority is now targeting higher-value visitors and longer stays as the island approaches a record year. AI & Investment: Malta ranked second in the Commonwealth’s youth AI readiness index, behind Singapore, highlighting its potential to benefit from AI-driven growth. Infrastructure: Enemalta issued tenders worth nearly €11 million for new Gozo power cables to strengthen the network for future demand. E-commerce: The European Parliament will discuss a petition over the €3 charge on Temu purchases and whether Maltese consumers face a disproportionate cost.
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