Fiscal cliff: How to judge if debt cuts are real
Sunday, 25 November 2012, 08:32
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
President Barack Obama and leaders of the outgoing Congress may be just weeks away from shaking hands on a deal to avert the dreaded "fiscal cliff." So it's natural to wonder: If they...
Happy holidays! Now let's go Christmas shopping
Saturday, 24 November 2012, 08:32
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
For decades, U.S. stores have opened their doors for Christmas shopping early on the day after the Thanksgiving holiday. But this year, major chains such as Target ushered customers...
Emirates launches best available fares for ‘Early Bird’ Bookings
Friday, 23 November 2012, 18:24
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Emirates, one of the world’s fastest-growing airlines, is revving up for a network sales push, inspiring a new wave of travel around the world. In the slipstream of recently...
HSBC supports Junior Golfers’ International Tournament
Friday, 23 November 2012, 18:20
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Thirty-one young golfers from all over Europe competed in the Royal Malta Golf Club’s biennial International Junior Golf Tournament, sponsored by HSBC and Hercules Tires. This third...
Cartoon character shop now open in Mosta
Friday, 23 November 2012, 18:16
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
‘Stars & Heroes’ announces the opening of a new retail outlet in Mosta. This shop specialises in kids’ cartoon character merchandise, ranging from shoes to pyjamas,...
Emirates and Arsenal agree new £150 Million sponsorship deal
Friday, 23 November 2012, 18:12
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
Emirates, one of the world’s fastest growing international airlines, and Arsenal Football Club have today announced a new £150 million deal which grants the airline a five year extension...
Canadian inflation near bottom of target
Friday, 23 November 2012, 15:14
Last update: about 15 years ago
Malta Independent
Inflation in Canada remained near the bottom of the Bank of Canada’s target range in October...
Cyprus bailout talks make 'good progress'
Friday, 23 November 2012, 14:17
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
Cyprus' potential international creditors said Friday they have made "good progress" in negotiations on a possible bailout for the crisis-hit country. Despite earlier hopes...
Christmas shopping creeps into Thanksgiving Day
Friday, 23 November 2012, 10:51
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
Forget the traditional Thanksgiving holiday dinner. Many in the U.S. chose to get an even earlier jump on Christmas shopping, even if that meant sleeping on the sidewalk outside...
Business confidence rises in November
Friday, 23 November 2012, 10:41
Last update: about 15 years ago
Malta Independent
Business confidence in Germany unexpectedly climbed in November, from a two and a half year low the previous month, signalling that growth in Europe’s largest economy may recover...