Malta offers an ideal climate in more ways than one. Its Mediterranean appeal for holidaymakers is matched by its business-friendly outlook, robust regulatory environment and innovation ecosystem, which have seen the nation emerge as a magnet for international investment.

For decades, The Bahamas has represented many people’s vision of paradise. Year-round sunshine, jaw-dropping beaches and some of the clearest waters on Earth draw visitors from across the globe. But the nation has far more to offer than sun and sea—a fact the country’s government is working hard to highlight.

On assuming office in August 2024, Paetongtarn Shinawatra became Thailand’s youngest ever Prime Minister, ushering in a new era for the nation. It comes at a pivotal moment, as talks on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) herald new diplomatic and economic opportunities with the UAE.

Italy and Germany have been central to European economic dynamics since World War II, beginning with their founding roles in the 1951 European Coal and Steel Community. This partnership was strengthened by the creation of the European Economic Community in 1957, now the European Union (EU).