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Empowering Malta’s SMEs
Times of Malta
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July 6, 2025
Small- and medium-sized enterprises are the backbone of our economy. They create thousands of jobs and contribute hugely to our growth. Most SMEs are family owned; however, all SMEs have one thing in common: resilience. Over the decades, SMEs have...
How Malta’s largest cab company built an empire on unchecked illegalities
Malta Today
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On a quiet hill in Binġemma lies a site that is listed as a 310-space parking facility for a cab company that would eventually dominate the sector. But the site in question is a small field that seems part of the landscaped area of a villa and...
It’s time to weed out the rogue recruiters giving Malta a bad name | Fabio Muscat
Malta Today
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Fabio Muscat is president of the Association for Temping Agencies (AFTA) The recent MaltaToday article, Lives Shattered On The Altar Of Greed: A Glimpse Into Malta’s Slave Labour, highlighting the exploitation of third-country nationals (TCNs) is...
Maltese restaurant Aki to open in London as db Group eyes global expansion
Times of Malta
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July 5, 2025
A Malta-founded Japanese restaurant is set to open in central London in September marking the "start of a wider global expansion" for its owners db Group. Aki, which was launched in Valletta in 2020 and has been listed in the Michelin Guide for...
The personal touch: how banking is becoming tailored to you
Times of Malta
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July 5, 2025
Customer’s expectations are higher than ever, and the era of one-size-fits-all solutions is over. People want to feel unique and connect with companies on an emotional level. A study by McKinsey shows that more than 70% of customers expect...
Malta secures EU funding for second phase of onshore power supply project at Malta Freeport
The Malta Independent
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The Ministry for Economy, Enterprise and Strategic Projects, together with the Malta Freeport Corporation, said Saturday it has secured EU funding for the second phase of the provision of onshore power supply within the Malta Freeport. A project...
Malta secures €12.35 million for second phase of freeport shore power project
Times of Malta
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July 5, 2025
Malta has secured €12.35 million in EU funding for the second phase of the onshore power supply project at the Malta Freeport, a statement announced on Saturday. Led by the Economy Ministry with the Malta Free Port Corporation, the project is...
Malta secures €12.35 million in EU funding for onshore power at Freeport
Malta Today
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Malta has secured €12.35 million in EU funding for the second phase of its onshore power supply project at the Malta Freeport, following a competitive selection process under the European Commission’s Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Transport...
A Malta where everyone thrives
Malta Today
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What is the point of economic growth if it doesn’t improve people’s lives? That’s the question I hear time and again from people across Malta and Gozo; from young families struggling to get by, to small businesses battling to stay afloat. And...
Bank of Valletta introduces range of corporate Visa cards
Gozo News
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July 4, 2025
Bank of Valletta said that it has introduced a range of Corporate Debit and Credit Cards, replacing the cards previously available to business customers. The new range consists of three cards: the Visa Business Debit Card, the Corporate Credit...
Why UK Businesses Should Monitor the Growth of Non-GamStop Operators
Business Matters
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July 3, 2025
These are gambling platforms that operate outside the UK’s national self-exclusion scheme, GamStop, which was introduced to help players control their gambling habits and prevent harm. At first glance, non-GamStop operators may seem like a niche...
Malta Ship Registry launches new Commercial Yacht Code 2025
Gozo News
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July 4, 2025
The Malta Ship Registry has announced the launch of the new Commercial Yacht Code (CYC) 2025, following an in-depth internal review and extensive consultation with industry stakeholders. Transport Malta explained that the revised Code reflects...
Navigator Acquisition Corporation Provides Litigation Update Following Formal Complaint Filed In U.S. Federal Court
MENAFN
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July 4, 2025
(MENAFN- Newsfile Corp) Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - July 4, 2025) - Navigator Acquisition Corp. (TSXV: NAQ) The Board of Directors of Navigator Acquisition Corporation ("NAQ" or the "Company") announces the filing of a formal...
Malta fire: quick multi-agency response prevented disaster
KXLH 9 Helena - Montana
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July 3, 2025
GREAT FALLS — A grass fire fueled by powerful winds threatened dozens of homes on the south side of Malta on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, but a rapid multi-agency response prevented what could have been a major disaster. Malta fire: quick multi-agency...
Almost 80% smartphones imported from China
The Rising Nepal
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By Laxman Kafle, Kathmandu, July 6: Nepal has witnessed a sharp rise in smartphone imports during the first 11 months of the current fiscal year 2024/25, with devices worth over Rs. 32 billion brought into the country. According to the statistics...
Order of Malta Explains the Necessity of Diplomacy in the Service of Humanity
Vindobona
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At the traditional diplomatic reception at the St. Johanns Club in Vienna, hosted by H.E. DI Sebastian Prince of Schoenaich-Carolath, the ambassador emphasized the growing relevance of the Order's diplomatic efforts in light of the escalating...
Why would Shell want to buy BP?
Times of Malta
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July 6, 2025
Any news that is not tariff news is good news – in the sense that they focus on things other than the infantile, current US administration. So it was with quite some enthusiasm that financial news outlets reported about a possible sale of BP, the...
Why Malta remains a magnet for international casino licensing in 2025
Times of Malta
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July 4, 2025
The world of online gambling has changed dramatically in the last decade. Countries around the world have raced to tighten oversight, attract operators, and modernize their regulatory frameworks. Yet, despite the pressure, Malta continues to hold...
"We aim to grow our trading business through acquisitions and partnerships"
Fresh Plaza
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July 4, 2025
During the interview with Bas Rensen, the word 'focus' comes up repeatedly. Bas succeeded Mart Valstar as CEO of Best Fresh Group two and a half years ago and has maintained a low profile externally ever since, but much has changed internally. A...
NJ Business Immigration Coalition honors immigrant entrepreneurs
My Central Jersey - New Jersey
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The New Jersey Business Immigration Coalition recently honored the winners of the 12th Annual 2025 New Jersey Immigrant Entrepreneur Awards for their achievements and the important contributions they have made to the growth of the economy. The...