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Anticipating Tomorrow
In MONEY’s cover story, Dayna Camilleri Clarke sits down with Dr Silvio De Bono to discuss leadership, growth and the thinking behind IDEA Group — and what it takes to anticipate Malta’s next chapter.
The space between us
Dayna Camilleri Clarke, in conversation with psychotherapist Danjela Falzon, explores how design directly impacts mental wellbeing — and why Malta’s built environment must start putting people, not just space, first.
By design or by default: Malta’s tourism reckoning
In this analysis, Justin Mizzi examines Malta’s shift from volume-driven tourism to a value-led model, questioning whether current regulations can truly deliver quality, design excellence, and long-term sustainability.
Malta, the city-state economy
Economist JP Fabri explores why Malta must start thinking like a city, not a country — and how smarter urban design, infrastructure and density could determine the island’s long-term economic performance.
The anatomy of 2,370 decisions
Architect Danica Cachia Mifsud takes readers inside the new St John’s Co-Cathedral Museum façade in Valletta. Built from 2,370 carved stones, the project balances heritage, craftsmanship and modern precision — where every architectural decision becomes part of the city’s evolving story.
Written in stone
Archaeologist and heritage specialist Edward Calleja reads buildings through material, memory and time. In conversation with Lea Hogg, he reflects on Malta’s evolving skyline and what it takes to build for the long term.
Planning and power – the business cost of weak governance
Malta’s planning debate goes far beyond skylines and aesthetics. Manuel Delia argues that weak governance, inconsistent enforcement, and blurred rules are distorting markets, damaging investor confidence, and increasing the long-term cost of doing business.
Post‑tensioned concrete: the silent concept redefining Malta's skyline
As Malta builds higher, denser and faster, the real transformation is happening beneath the surface. Stephen Mallia explores how post-tensioned concrete is changing the economics of development through lighter structures, faster delivery, greater flexibility and smarter use of space.
Work, reimagined: the design of GO Campus
GO Campus is more than a workplace. It is a forward-thinking environment where design, culture and functionality come together to reflect how modern businesses attract talent, inspire teams and rethink the future of work in Malta.
Overbuilt, not overdeveloped: rethinking density for Malta's future
Is Malta truly overdeveloped, or simply overbuilt? Matthew Rostkowski argues that the real challenge lies not in growth itself, but in how density is planned, executed, and aligned with Malta’s long-term future.
Karolina Pelc on the strategy behind a high-value exit
From casino floors to a high-value startup exit, Karolina Pelc shares the strategy, discipline and long-game thinking behind building BeyondPlay and what comes next for founders, investors and Europe’s tech future.
Redesigning the game: inside the new Portomaso Casino
Keith Pillow of DAA Haus explains the thinking behind the Portomaso Casino refurbishment, where calm luxury, intelligent flow and contemporary design come together to reshape the casino experience in Malta.
The new rules of talent: Why Malta’s salary landscape is changing
Boston Link Malta’s Managing Director, Lourens Pahud de Mortanges, explores how regulation, consolidation, and shifting talent priorities are transforming salary expectations, leadership roles, and workforce strategy across Malta’s iGaming and financial services sectors.
Hope, structure, and no time to waste
Promises are easy; delivery is harder. Speaking with Vanessa Macdonald, Alex Borg reflects on transparency, reform and the trade-offs behind long-term decision-making — touching on planning, infrastructure, quality of life and the economy.
Succession planning: Beating the odds
Vanessa Macdonald looks at why Malta's family businesses struggle to survive the handover. Succession isn't a box-tick—it's a high-stakes transition shaped by timing, governance, valuation and family dynamics. Plan early, talk honestly, and protect the legacy.
Money stress isn’t always about money
In Malta, money anxiety often hides behind “responsible” habits — checking apps, avoiding statements, delaying decisions. Dayna Clarke Camilleri speaks to psychotherapist Charlene Veneziani about why uncertainty hijacks the nervous system, and how self-understanding can restore financial calm.
Starting over in a country that doesn't forget
In Malta, reinvention isn't a lifestyle refresh—it's a negotiation with a country that remembers. Manuel Delia traces how public controversy, political undercurrents, and the economics of fear can freeze reputations in time, and what it really costs to start again.
The €10,000 trap: The most common mistakes first-time investors make
Saving your first €10,000 feels like a financial milestone. Investing often becomes an emotional minefield. From crypto hype to panic selling and fee blindness, first-time investors in Malta repeatedly fall into the same behavioural traps. Paul Rostkowski explains why the most significant risk isn't markets — it's decision-making.
Hype, hedge, or hub: what the UAE’s gaming move means for Malta’s iGaming future
Ras Al Khaimah isn’t trying to be Malta overnight. It’s trying to be next. Lea Hogg explains the UAE’s disciplined play: tight licences, strong banking, fast-aligned regulation — and why the smartest Malta firms won’t relocate, they’ll hedge. Malta’s challenge is adaptation.
The rise of the side hustle
In Malta, the side hustle is no longer a hobby — it's a second track. Stephen Mallia unpacks the rise of the "employee-owner": professionals building businesses after hours while juggling tax, mortgages, and the fear of betting personal savings on an unproven idea.
