Dubai back in mega-project mood after fiscal dive
Wednesday, 28 November 2012, 08:52
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Dubai is suddenly rediscovering its old habits. That means relentless hype and construction plans loaded with superlatives. Case in point: A proposed Taj Mahal replica four times bigger...
US consumer confidence at highest in 4 1/2 years
Tuesday, 27 November 2012, 18:53
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
U.S. consumer confidence rose this month to its highest level in almost five years, helped by a better outlook for hiring over the next six months. The Conference Board...
The Commercial Uses of Trusts are rapidly growing
Tuesday, 27 November 2012, 17:06
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
Trusts have over the past years been increasingly used by business organisitions in a wide range of commercial and financial transactions, according to Bank of Valletta’s Executive Head –...
Greece’s lenders finally clinch deal
Tuesday, 27 November 2012, 15:51
Last update: about 15 years ago
Malta Independent
Late last Monday, euro zone finance ministers finally struck a deal to cut Greece’s interest rates and redesigned their aid plan...
US Durable goods stronger than expected for October
Tuesday, 27 November 2012, 15:29
Last update: about 15 years ago
Malta Independent
Durable goods orders were flat slipping from a previous 9.9%, but managed to defy economists’ forecasts of a drop by 0.7%....
Greek bankruptcy averted - for now
Tuesday, 27 November 2012, 12:21
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
Greece has avoided imminent bankruptcy after its international creditors finally agreed to give it the money it urgently needs but the cash-strapped country's economic distress is likely to drag...
HSBC customer incentives for the festive season
Tuesday, 27 November 2012, 11:36
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
HSBC Premier and Advance customers, as well as all Classic Cardholders, can enjoy a variety of discounts and special offers on travel, dining, shopping and entertainment this festive...
BOV installs more efficient air-conditioning
Tuesday, 27 November 2012, 11:32
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
Bank of Valletta is replacing several air-conditioning units in its branches with newer, more energy-efficient ones, as part of its plan to reduce its carbon footprint by 1,300 tonnes by September...