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Malta is booming. Are you?

Malta’s economy is expanding rapidly, but headline GDP figures only tell part of the story. JP Fabri examines wages, productivity, property, investment and public spending to ask whether the country’s economic boom is translating into lasting prosperity for enough people.

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Malta is too small to think small

Despite record GDP growth, many Maltese businesses are feeling the squeeze. Simon Azzopardi explores why Malta has become two economies—and what must change to secure sustainable prosperity.

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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.

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WHO IS MALTA GROWING FOR?

Malta is still growing — but the island is also tightening. MONEY explores the demographic squeeze behind the headlines: migration-driven labour, an ageing workforce beneath the surface, and a country testing its limits in housing, services, and cohesion. 

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Beyond the boom: Malta’s new beginning

Malta mastered growth — but the next phase won’t be powered by volume alone. MONEY explores why the country is hitting hard limits in talent, cost and capacity, and why a real “new beginning” now means a pivot: from busy to better, and from expansion to value.

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FDI in focus: EY survey reveals Malta's strengths and weak spots

Malta's investment landscape is spotlighted in EY's 20th Attractiveness Survey. Despite 70% of foreign investors planning to stay, challenges like talent shortages, rising costs, and infrastructure woes persist. MONEY analyses the findings, highlighting the factors driving investor confidence and the critical areas that demand immediate attention.

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Is Malta's competitiveness in crisis?

Victor Calleja interviews six of Malta's leading economic minds: Marthese Portelli, CEO of the Malta Chamber; Marisa Xuereb, former president of the Malta Chamber; Paul Bonello, economist; Ronald Attard, EY Malta country managing partner; Norman Aquilina, group chief executive of Farsons Group; and Chris Vassallo Cesareo, president of the Malta Chamber, to discuss Malta's economic journey over the past two decades as an EU member and its future challenges.

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Malta's next 20 years: Building a future-ready economy

This year marks Malta's 20th anniversary of EU membership, which has driven significant transformation and unparalleled growth. Theo Dix reflects on the nation's journey and plans for a sustainable and prosperous future amidst rising population and economic challenges.

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