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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...

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...

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