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Danantara has said some state-owned companies are set for a 2027 IPO, the first since Pertamina Geothermal Energy listed in 2023. Regional groups, multinational…
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Regulators are increasing enforcement of privacy, cybersecurity and anti-money laundering obligations, creating demand for compliance technology and advisory fi…
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Indonesia has insisted that it must decide the price of planned green electricity exports to Singapore, as Energy Minister Bahlil addressed the Investor Daily S…
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Indonesia's manufacturing sector has slipped back into contraction as weaker output and employment offset a modest recovery in new orders, and shipbuilders face…
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Chandra Asri Group plans to create more than 1,000 jobs in Indonesia by 2028 as it expands its business portfolio and regional operations. Technology, energy an…
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Hospital operators, diagnostic providers, pharmaceutical manufacturers and health-tech firms are raising capital to expand specialist capacity, address the nati…
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Indonesia is about to revise its stay permit system as it searches for foreign investment, and a cabinet reshuffle has put the focus on industry, energy and dip…
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Foreign exchange reserves edged down in September amid rupiah volatility, while a Rp 31 trillion stimulus earmarked for the fourth quarter has lifted Indonesian…
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The Indonesia International Sustainability Forum 2026 opened in Jakarta on October 6 with business leaders and ministers. A task force has recovered Rp 13.24 tr…
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Coordinating Minister Airlangga has urged Indonesia to catch up with Vietnam in digital and AI industries, and the World Bank says the country is lagging Malays…
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Malta is hosting the WTTC Global Summit from 7–9 October, bringing more than 1,000 delegates and senior tourism leaders from around the world to Valletta. New i…
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Malta's businesses are increasingly adopting digital tools and technology to improve productivity, strengthen operations and remain competitive. AI and data-dri…
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Malta continues to promote technology, innovation and international investment as businesses seek new sources of growth. Digital services, AI and emerging techn…
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Malta's property market continues to demonstrate strong demand, with prices recording further growth during 2026. At the same time, changes in building permits…
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Malta is receiving increased international attention as Valletta hosts major global tourism and business stakeholders. The WTTC Global Summit is bringing more t…
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Malta's economy continues to demonstrate resilience, with tourism, industrial production and services activity supporting overall economic performance. Recent e…
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Malta continues to attract international investment activity across corporate finance, aviation and property markets. The country's investment ecosystem is also…
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Malta's financial regulator has highlighted areas requiring improvement in customer assessments, disclosures, product comparisons and sales practices in the dis…
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Malta continues to address infrastructure and energy requirements as population growth and economic activity increase pressure on national systems. Long-term in…
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Malta is placing greater emphasis on maritime competitiveness as international shipping faces increasing cost, capacity and geopolitical pressures. The country'…
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Malta's employers continue to face pressure surrounding labour costs, population growth and workforce productivity. Business organisations are increasingly focu…
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Malta's growing services economy continues to create opportunities for higher-value healthcare, wellness and specialist visitor services. Increasing demand for…
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Malta's government and business community continue to debate the economic impact of population growth, infrastructure requirements and labour-market pressures.…
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Malta's financial regulator has identified weaknesses in customer assessments, disclosures, product comparisons and sales practices involving insurance-based in…
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Malta continues to strengthen its approach to sustainable development as infrastructure, energy security and environmental resilience remain important prioritie…
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Malta's business community continues to focus on technology, innovation and productivity as organisations adapt to changing economic and operational requirement…
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Malta is hosting the WTTC Global Summit from 7–9 October, bringing more than 200 global Travel & Tourism CEOs and senior executives to Valletta. At the same tim…
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AI and digital services have been specifically identified as priority sectors for Malta-UAE commercial cooperation, while Malta continues to position itself as…
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AI and digital services have been identified as priority areas in Malta-UAE business cooperation, alongside tourism, energy, water and logistics. This creates o…
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Malta’s property market recorded 6.9% price growth in the second quarter of 2026, while the Central Bank reported that property demand remained relatively stron…
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Valletta is currently hosting the WTTC Global Summit, bringing more than 200 global travel and tourism CEOs and senior executives to Malta. The event is increas…
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Recent economic indicators show Malta maintaining momentum, with industrial and services production, retail activity and tourism supporting economic performance…
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Malta and the UAE are strengthening commercial engagement across tourism, energy, water, AI, digital services and logistics, creating potential opportunities fo…
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The Social Climate Fund will require clear implementation processes, compliance with funding requirements and continuous monitoring to ensure investments delive…
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Malta’s second electricity interconnector with Sicily is approaching completion. The approximately €300 million project will add a 225 MW connection and double…
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A Malta-UAE business roundtable held in connection with the UAE delegation identified tourism, energy, water, AI and digital services, and logistics as priority…
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Malta’s new climate programme and infrastructure initiatives are creating requirements for technical skills covering energy efficiency, renewable energy, electr…
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Malta is hosting the WTTC Global Summit from 7–9 October, bringing more than 200 global travel and tourism CEOs and senior executives to Valletta. The event bri…
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Malta hosted an international ESPON conference focused on the economic costs of insularity and called for island realities to be better reflected in future EU p…
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Malta continues to attract financial and investment activity, while the government is also using new capital-market instruments to support public financing. The…
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Malta’s newly launched Social Climate Fund will direct approximately €60.6 million towards the green transition, including housing renovations, insulation, sola…
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Malta has launched a €60.6 million Social Climate Fund running from 2026 to 2032, supporting energy-efficiency improvements, renewable energy, electric mobility…
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The WTTC Global Summit is taking place in Valletta from 7–9 October, bringing global tourism executives, policymakers and business leaders to Malta. The summit…
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AI adoption is becoming a stronger business priority in Malta, with the Malta Chamber's October programme specifically addressing generative AI, machine learnin…
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Malta's technology ecosystem is gaining further attention as businesses adopt artificial intelligence, automation, data analytics and digital services. Recent b…
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Malta's property market recorded annual price growth of 6.9% in the second quarter of 2026, highlighting continued demand for residential and commercial propert…
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Malta is hosting the WTTC Global Summit in Valletta from 7–9 October, bringing more than 100 global speakers and senior public- and private-sector tourism leade…
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Malta's economy remains active as tourism, international business and investment continue to support commercial activity. The WTTC Global Summit is also bringin…
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Recent Malta-UAE discussions are targeting tourism, energy, water, logistics, artificial intelligence and digital services, creating opportunities for cross-bor…
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Malta's maritime industry is facing changing regulations, geopolitical pressures and increasing requirements to reduce emissions. The Malta Maritime Summit is b…
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