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MIA repeats prudent forecast of passenger figures in 2013

Thursday, 31 January 2013, 10:06 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

This time last year, the Malta International Airport (MIA) forecast 1% growth but it now transpires that the real growth was of 4.1% in 2012.   This time round, MIA has forecast an increase...

Malta Council for Science and Technology presents its programme

Thursday, 31 January 2013, 10:03 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

The Malta Council for Science and Technology yesterday presented its 2012 results and launched new projects and strategies during a business lunch organised at the Council’s Headquarters in...

China companies plan to step up Europe investment

Thursday, 31 January 2013, 08:22 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Chinese companies plan to step up investment this year in Europe, which some see as more welcoming than the United States, a European business group said Thursday.   The report by the...

Suppliers, grocers turning to DNA testing on meat

Wednesday, 30 January 2013, 20:04 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

    Ireland's surprise discovery this month of horsemeat traces in factory-produced burgers is boosting business for one trade: Forensics labs that use DNA fingerprinting to tell...

ECB: Loan demand remains weak in slack economy

Wednesday, 30 January 2013, 13:34 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

The euro area's economy is making faltering progress toward recovery, as the latest round of figures Wednesday showed improving consumer optimism and steadier bank finances — but weak demand...

Japan's airlines replaced 787 batteries many times

Wednesday, 30 January 2013, 07:55 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines said they replaced lithium-ion batteries in their Boeing 787 Dreamliners on multiple occasions before a battery overheating incident led to the worldwide...

Russia likely to contribute to Cyprus bailout

Tuesday, 29 January 2013, 20:29 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

    Russia is likely to contribute money to a rescue package that Cyprus is trying to finalize with eurozone partners, the cash-strapped country's finance minister said...

Germany, Gates in $108M anti-hunger drive

Tuesday, 29 January 2013, 14:12 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

The German government says it is collaborating with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and businesses to invest some €80 million ($108 million) in projects to help alleviate...

Crucial, long-overdue BlackBerry makeover arrives

Tuesday, 29 January 2013, 08:22 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

The maker of the BlackBerry smartphone is promising a speedier device, a superb typing experience and the ability to keep work and personal identities separate on the same phone. It's the fruit of...

Economists growing more upbeat about year ahead

Monday, 28 January 2013, 21:36 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

    Economists are increasingly, but still cautiously, optimistic about U.S. growth in the year ahead with hiring expected to pick up in coming months.   A quarterly survey by...

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