Malta a transshipment hub: the Malta Freeport has recently experienced the largest car transshipment operation of its type to occur in Malta when approximately 2,400 vehicles were released in its terminals. This continued to confirm the excellent international reputation of the Malta Freeport facilities which facilities are being chosen by large international cargo transportation companies and cargo transport service providers.
Last week, members of the Executive Committee of the Tunisian-Maltese Business Council met with the Ambassador of Tunisia, Ms. Souad Gueblaoui, to discuss, among other things, how to make the most of business opportunities and how to optimise trading activities between Malta and Tunisia.
The Malta Film Commission and Rome's Cinecitta Studios have come to an agreement to allow productions shot in Italy and on the Maltese islands to tap tax credits from both countries and other benefits.
The Emir of the State of Qatar, His Highness Sheik Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani and his wife Her Highness Sheikha Moza Bint Nassar have visited Malta on a state visit.
Reflecting Malta’s increase in foreign direct investment, in 2011, Malta recorded a net surplus of €25 million, improving by €181.7 million on the previous year.
Malta scores 1.3 points higher on the Index for Economic Freedom for 2012 than it did for 2011. This means that on a global scale the Malta economy is the 50th freest for 2012 and 23rd freest within a defined European region of 43 countries, with a score to its credit that is higher than the same regional average.
The Double Tax Agreement signed between Bahrain and Malta came into force on the 28th February 2012.
Negotiations have been underway for the adoption of a revised Double Taxation Agreement between India and Malta.
Fibre-to-the-Home network essential for Malta to continue to be among the leading nations in the field of ICT.
January 2012 hailed Malta's success when the island placed top of the list for The Best Climate in the World in 2011 and third place in the overall 2011 Quality of Life index(International Living (IL) Magazine Index).
“For many people, an important consideration when moving overseas is the weather. Usually we yearn to escape harsh winters, snow, rain… and dream of living in a place where the sun shines every day...”