AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDigital Services: A Microsoft outage affecting Outlook, Teams, OneDrive and SharePoint disrupted Maltese government services and businesses; MITA said it was monitoring the issue with Microsoft. Business Outlook: The European Commission’s 2027 programme promises simpler rules and faster permits, with potential benefits for Maltese SMEs. Retail and Hospitality: Hudson Holdings is opening Malta’s first H&M store in Sliema after expanding the brand into Morocco, while CPHCL and IHI have combined four catering, bakery and coffee businesses in Palace Catering & Bakery. Tourism and Jobs: Malta’s hospitality sector generated €1.15 billion in real value added in 2025, but a Central Bank study found average hourly pay of €8.90 in 2024—well below the euro-area average—with foreign workers making up 58% of the workforce. Infrastructure: BMIT has completed a €6.9 million purchase of capacity on the Arsinoe submarine cable, extending its connectivity business beyond Malta. Sustainability: Malta’s textile waste rose 16% between 2022 and 2024, among the largest increases in the EU.
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