Chinese government set to bloster equities
Monday, 12 May 2014, 09:37
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Asian stocks outside Japan rose as Chinese shares surged on speculation the government will take steps to bolster equities. China will relax limits on foreign investment in listed companies and expand...
Brazilians hit by sticker fever as World Cup nears
Sunday, 11 May 2014, 22:29
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
The frenzy over the World Cup sticker album has taken over Brazil like never before. Brazilians have long been avid fans of World Cup albums, but this year there's added...
Resell jeans? Resale value goes beyond used cars
Saturday, 10 May 2014, 07:46
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Jenna Broems shops for clothes the same way she hunts for a new car: She considers resale value. Broems, who lives in Stamford, Connecticut, only buys brands like Abercrombie & Fitch...
GRTU Malta Chamber of SMEs appoints CEO
Friday, 9 May 2014, 16:18
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
The GRTU President and the National Executive Council have appointed Abigail Psaila Mamo as CEO of the Association. Ms Psaila Mamo has a Bachelors Degree in European Studies...
St Aloysius College YE company
to represent Malta in Estonia
Friday, 9 May 2014, 15:02
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
The Junior Achievement (Young Enterprise) Malta Foundation would like to congratulate the winners of the HSBC Company of the Year Programme, Concentr8 from St Aloysius College, who will be...
European Central Bank keeps interest rates on hold
Thursday, 8 May 2014, 15:09
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
European Central Bank President Mario Draghi says Europe's economic rebound is still on track and worrisome low inflation should eventually rise. Draghi said the "moderate...
Fear of economic blow as births drop around world
Thursday, 8 May 2014, 06:23
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
The 2008 financial crisis did more than wipe out billions in wealth and millions of jobs. It also sent birth rates tumbling around the world as couples found themselves too short of money or too...
Indians feast on top-quality mangoes after EU ban
Wednesday, 7 May 2014, 17:03
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Indians are feasting on some of the world's most succulent mangoes after the European Union banned imports of the fruit from India this month, producing a glut and rock-bottom prices for local...
German factory orders drop unexpectedly
Wednesday, 7 May 2014, 12:41
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
German factory orders plunged unexpectedly in March as demand slumped both at home and abroad, particularly from other nations using the euro, and the government cautioned the crisis in Ukraine could...
Tension in Ukraine continues to take its toll on the market
Wednesday, 7 May 2014, 10:26
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Most stock markets around the world fell yesterday, as persistent worries over the instability in Ukraine pushed investors to take profits with major indexes still near record levels. In...