European financial tax proposal expected by May
Tuesday, 18 February 2014, 11:01
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
France's finance minister says Europeans are pushing ahead with the introduction of a financial transaction tax and want to present a plan by May. Pierre Moscovici said Tuesday the 11...
Japan growth short of forecasts in Oct-Dec quarter
Monday, 17 February 2014, 06:45
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Japan's economy grew slower-than-forecast in the last quarter of 2013, clouding the outlook for recovery ahead of a sales tax hike in April. Government figures released Monday showed...
Growth picks up across Europe at the end of 2013
Friday, 14 February 2014, 11:11
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Economic growth across the eurozone was stronger than expected at the end of 2013, according to official figures released Friday, raising hopes the recovery is gaining a...
Malta’s first Diploma in Digital Marketing now launched
Thursday, 13 February 2014, 18:26
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
ICE Malta directors, educational partners, prospective students and friends, celebrated the launch of Malta’s first worldwide recognised Diploma, Postgraduate & Masters in Digital Marketing...
Australia plans to sell $117 billion in assets
Thursday, 13 February 2014, 06:36
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Australia plans to raise up to $117 billion from sales of state assets, the finance minister said Thursday, as the government tries to bridge a gaping budget deficit. The announcement...
Eurozone industry suffers end of 2013 reverse
Wednesday, 12 February 2014, 14:52
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Figures Friday showing industry across the 18-country eurozone suffering an unexpectedly big reverse at the end of 2013 reinforced the pressure on the European Central Bank to do more to shore up the...
Feds, pilots warn of lasers pointed into cockpits
Wednesday, 12 February 2014, 06:52
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Airline pilots and federal officials launched a campaign Monday to warn about the dangers of people pointing lasers into cockpits. They're promising prosecution for those who are caught, and a...
Moving Forward: Bank of England to change tack
Tuesday, 11 February 2014, 14:50
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
The Bank of England is set to unveil a new policy framework after unemployment in Europe's third-largest economy has fallen far faster than anticipated. Its Canadian governor, Mark...