China tightening controls on Internet
Thursday, 27 December 2012, 08:10
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
China's new communist leaders are increasing already tight controls on Internet use and electronic publishing following a spate of embarrassing online reports about official...
Bank of Valletta presents €210,000 donation during L-Istrina
Wednesday, 26 December 2012, 15:55
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Bank of Valletta presented €210,000 during Wednesday’s l-Istrina, representing the money collected from the l-Istrina BOV Piggy Bank campaign which was doubled by the Bank. The...
HSBC Malta Foundation supports l-Istrina
Wednesday, 26 December 2012, 14:03
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
For the third year running, HSBC Malta Foundation is one of the main sponsors of l-Istrina. The Bank donated €100,000. HSBC supplemented its donation by additional funds raised during...
Latest HSBC Malta shareholders' publication now available
Wednesday, 26 December 2012, 13:09
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
HSBC Bank Malta’s fourth edition of l-azzjonist, the publication for shareholders, is available on HSBC Malta website at www.hsbc.com.mt, via the Investor Relations section. Apart...
Shoppers disappoint retailers this holiday season
Wednesday, 26 December 2012, 11:55
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
US shoppers spent cautiously this holiday season, a disappointment for retailers who slashed prices to lure people into stores and now must hope for a post-Christmas burst of...
Emirates Says “Hello 2013” offering great fares across its network
Wednesday, 26 December 2012, 11:48
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Emirates, one of the world’s fastest-growing airlines, is welcoming 2013 aboard by offering very attractive fares for quick-acting customers. Whether your New Year’s resolution is to spend...
World's longest fast train line opens in China
Wednesday, 26 December 2012, 08:18
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
China has opened the world's longest high-speed rail line, which runs 2,298 kilometers (1,428 miles) from the country's capital in the north to Guangzhou,...
NORAD says record number of calls to track Santa
Tuesday, 25 December 2012, 10:54
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Volunteers at a US Air Force base monitoring Santa Claus' progress around the world answered a record number of calls from children — and some adults — wanting to...
Macedonia approves budget amid violence
Monday, 24 December 2012, 18:58
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
Macedonia's parliament approved the 2013 budget late Monday, amid clashes outside the building between rival groups of protesters that left at least three opposition lawmakers...