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JAL makes first purchase from Airbus, not Boeing

Monday, 7 October 2013, 10:40 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

Japan Airlines is buying its first-ever jets from Airbus in a deal with a list value of 950 billion yen ($9.5 billion) with a purchase of 31 A350 planes — dealing a blow to rival U.S. maker...

World Bank lowers growth outlook for East Asia

Monday, 7 October 2013, 06:32 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

The World Bank cut its 2013 growth forecast for East Asia's developing countries on Monday, reflecting regional powerhouse China's slowdown plus the looming end of the United States'...

Pentagon recall marks Day 5 of US shutdown

Sunday, 6 October 2013, 11:56 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

For days lawmakers have debated which U.S. government workers should be put back to work. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel ended the argument for most Pentagon civilian employees, ordering nearly all...

US says shutdown forces delay of trade talks

Saturday, 5 October 2013, 06:54 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

The U.S trade representative says the government shutdown in Washington will prevent him from going ahead with the next round of talks in Belgium next week on drawing up a sweeping U.S.-European Union...

Melita launches TV Everywhere

Friday, 4 October 2013, 16:27 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Melita has announced the launch of its TV Everywhere service, enabling its customers to watch TV on their smartphones or tablets. In another first for Malta, thousands of Melita customers will benefit...

RE/MAX Malta wins two awards at Vienna Convention

Friday, 4 October 2013, 16:24 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

RE/MAX Malta has won two of the nine awards that were presented by the founders of RE/MAX Europe at the 5th RE/MAX Europe Convention in Vienna, Austria.   Kevin and Jeffrey Buttigieg,...

Air Malta triples online bookings through website

Friday, 4 October 2013, 16:18 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Air Malta has tripled online bookings during the first five days of its current seat sale compared to the same period last year. Last Sunday the airline launched a campaign offering a 25% discount on...

Actavis blood donation event at company’s facility

Friday, 4 October 2013, 16:11 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

As part of its corporate social responsibility programme, Actavis together with the blood Donation Unit organised a blood donation event at the company premises in Zejtun.  The aim of the...

SmartCity Malta to host Startup Weekend NEXT Programme

Friday, 4 October 2013, 16:06 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Further to the success of the Startup Weekend at its premises earlier this year, SmartCity Malta will now be hosting a follow-up training and coaching programme („Startup Weekend NEXT”)...

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