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BlackBerry previews big loss, to cut 4,500 workers

Saturday, 21 September 2013, 07:59 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

BlackBerry said Friday that it will lay off 4,500 employees, or 40 percent of its global workforce, as it reports a nearly $1 billion second-quarter loss a week earlier than the results were...

UK regulator probing alleged bra price-fixing

Friday, 20 September 2013, 16:20 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

It turns out athletically inclined British women may be paying too much for their underwear.   Britain's retail regulator said Friday it has evidence that an underwear maker and three...

Indebted Cyprus downsizes independence day parade

Friday, 20 September 2013, 14:33 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Celebrations to mark Cyprus' 53rd year of independence from British colonial rule are not immune from the country's economic crisis.   To save money, authorities decided to drop for...

Companies face global risks in land claim disputes

Thursday, 19 September 2013, 18:12 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

A new study suggests a huge risk for global businesses: Local communities are disputing almost a third of the land involved in commercial land deals in 12 countries in Africa, Asia and South...

Science in the City (SitC) – 27 September

Thursday, 19 September 2013, 13:26 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

This is the second time Science in the City is being held. How was last year's edition and what are the key principles of Science in the City?   By all means, the first...

Leader: The Chinese conundrum at Enemalta

Thursday, 19 September 2013, 11:23 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

The world and its dog has now commented to its heart’s content about the Memorandum of Understanding signed last week between Malta and China for a strategic investment (by China) in the...

Hub’Air Aviation Academy will open its gates in Malta soon

Thursday, 19 September 2013, 11:20 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Hub’Air, chose Malta to expand its operations for various reasons. Malta’s favourable climate, its geographical position and also because it has Maltese investors namely Steve Carter...

Fed bolsters view that US will drive global growth

Thursday, 19 September 2013, 06:38 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

The Federal Reserve's decision to keep up its stimulus program bolstered the view that a strengthening U.S. economy will drive world growth forward in the coming months.   The Fed's...

Obama seeks help on budget fight

Wednesday, 18 September 2013, 18:17 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

President Barack Obama, facing a budget showdown with Congress, called on some of the top U.S. corporate executives Wednesday to use their influence with Congress to avoid a potentially damaging...

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