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MALTA’S EXPONENTIAL GROWTH
The long-awaited Dubai Expo 2020 is finally up and running after being derailed by COVID-19. The Minister for Energy, Enterprise and Sustainable Development, Hon. Miriam Dalli explains to Giselle Borg Olivier that Malta is taking full advantage of this event by actively seeking collaborative opportunities with countries that share a complementary vision.
WHAT’S IN STORE?
Duncan Barry speaks to Dino Fino – the man behind an ever-famous and sturdy furniture brand – on the current promo campaign, whether he has witnessed a change in the way customers purchase furniture and his firm’s plans for the future.
REBEL WITH A CAUSE
Former National Book Council chairman, Mark Camilleri, speaks with Giselle Borg Olivier about his soon-to-be-released expose` on the Labour Party and the secrets behind this political powerhouse.
THE NEW WAVE
A pandemic year certainly wasn’t a time to quell innovation, as Dayna Camilleri Clarke speaks to four exciting new start-ups setting to create a wave of change within the Maltese islands and beyond.
AWAKENING MALTA’S SOFT POWER (Part 2)
Their message was loud and clear; the time for action is now. Malta must tackle the issue of its soft power as a matter of priority. The time for excuses is over. Ray de Bono explains.
NEED FOR SPEED
MONEY interviews Harald Roesch, chief executive officer and Malcolm Briffa, director of business services, on Melita’s offerings and support for businesses.
NEW LEADER, NEW VISION?
With the country caught up in a metaphorical reputational typhoon, Giselle Borg Olivier interviews Leader of the Opposition and Nationalist Party Dr Bernard Grech to get his views about the current political and economic situation on the island, his thoughts on taboo topics, and his plans for tackling the post-COVID-19 scenario.
A CATALYST OF CHANGE
Federica Tadiello spoke to Dr Marhese Portelli, the new chief executive officer of the Malta Chamber of Commerce, who has a clear and forward-looking vision about the local economy and businesses post-pandemic era.
AWAKENING MALTA'S SOFT POWER
Thankfully, humans have evolved from when the country with the largest army and most deadly hardware led it. Ray de Bono explains.
THE MASTER ARCHITECT
Lea Hogg talks to Malta's internationally acclaimed architect Richard England about the past present and how his work brings him closer to God.
BECOMING COMINO
A globally acclaimed architect, and the future of a rural Mediterranean island. Dayna Camilleri Clarke met with Hili Ventures to understand the new proposed Comino Hotel project's scale and what steps must be undertaken to bring this ambitious proposal to life.
FROM CRISIS TO A CATALYST FOR CHANGE
MONEY sat down with Benji Borg from the digital experience agency ANCHOVY. and Matthew Sammut, executive director at NIU, a web design and development agency, to talk about the disruption and acceleration of the e-commerce sector brought about by the pandemic.
SOMETHING’S BREWING
MONEY speaks to Ian Ritchie, founder of world-renowned Ian Ritchie Architects, on his latest project: Trident Park and The Brewhouse.
NOW WE'RE TALKING!
Technology solutions provider BMIT Technologies acquires stake in EBO – a company using AI to develop process automation revolving around customer conversations. MONEY speaks to BMIT Technologies CEO Christian Sammut and EBO CEO Gege Gatt about this acquisition.
BREAKING THOSE GLASS CEILINGS
MEP Roberta Metsola was recently appointed First Vice President of the European Parliament: the first Maltese to ever hold this post. Giselle Borg Olivier asks her about her new responsibilities and what it means to her, her family and her country—and why breakfast is her favourite time of the day.
LIDL WIZARDRY
Elise Dalli reveals why Lidl's clothing brand sells out when fast-fashion brands don't.
SETTING GOALS
Duncan Barry interviews Dario Silvestri, an entrepreneur and performance coach who has set his eyes on Malta and who believes our islands can easily become an education hub.
ON THE FRONT LINE
COVID-19 has sent shock waves throughout the entire world, causing disruption to business and the economy – and providing some relief to the environment. Giselle Borg Olivier spoke to Hon. Byron Camilleri, Minister for Home Affairs, National Security and Law Enforcement, about the impact of the pandemic on Malta and the measures which are being taken to safeguard the country.
WHERE SHOULD MALTA FOCUS NOW, NEXT AND BEYOND
Simon Barberi, director and EU advisory services leader at EY Malta, gives a breakdown and analysis of this year’s EY Malta’s Attractiveness Survey.
SELLING THROUGH COVID-19
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on the way we live, the way we work, the way we buy and the way we think. New consumer attitudes, behaviours, purchasing habits and values are not only forming, but some of them are likely to remain post-pandemic. Robin Cleland explains.