Business sector leads increased R&D spending in 2011

In 2011, total expenditure on research and development amounted to €47.4...

In 2011, total expenditure on research and development...

Hayward’s Genel to drill for Malta oil in early-2014

Former BP chief Tony Hayward’s new energy company targeting prospects of 250...

Former BP chief Tony Hayward’s new energy company...

Subdued demand for credit in 2013 but BOV pledges ‘uninterrupted flow’ to business

Demand for credit remained subdued throughout year after 2012’s economic slowdown.

Demand for credit remained subdued throughout year after...

Sharks on a plane… courtesy of Air Malta

Transportation of the fish was coordinated by the airline’s cargo division in...

Transportation of the fish was coordinated by the...

Three investors file protests against All Invest over lost savings

Investors say they were asked to sign declarations that were prohibited by the...

Investors say they were asked to sign declarations that...

Turkish owners of Malta Freeport bidding for power station

Yildirim, owners of CMA CGM, which runs the Freeport, bidding for 200MW power...

Yildirim, owners of CMA CGM, which runs the Freeport,...

MAPFRE reports €456 million profit in the first half of 2013

MAPFRE’s consolidated premiums exceed €11.78 billion, a 5.2% increase...

MAPFRE’s consolidated premiums exceed €11.78 billion, a...

OECD says Maltese tax framework in line with international standard

Tax practices in line with international standard of transparency and exchange...

Tax practices in line with international standard of...

Air Malta says fierce competition forces rock-bottom commission for agents

Tour agents federation says commission from Air Malta completely eaten away over the past 10 years.

Tour agents federation says commission from Air Malta...

HSBC Malta preparing businesses for SEPA compliance

By the 1st February 2014, companies within the Eurozone must be in compliance...

By the 1st February 2014, companies within the Eurozone...

FIMBank services acclaimed in international readers’ poll

Services provided by FIMBank plc and London Forfaiting Company Ltd were...

Services provided by FIMBank plc and London Forfaiting...

Libya oil deal: cargoes at fixed price for Malta, say Libyan reports

Oil talks between Muscat and counterpart Zeidan agreed for fixed-price cargo...

Oil talks between Muscat and counterpart Zeidan agreed for...

MEPA extends compliance certificate validity

MEPA will extend compliance validity for developers to attend to pending permit...

MEPA will extend compliance validity for developers to...

Accountants body elects first female president

The Malta Institute of Accountants (MIA) elected Maria Micallef as its first...

The Malta Institute of Accountants (MIA) elected Maria...

EXPLAINER | Auditor General’s report on Enemalta fuel procurement

From scribbled minutes at procurement meetings, absent documentation and...

From scribbled minutes at procurement meetings, absent...

Malta Sotheby’s International Realty launches niche property portal

Website presenting users with a streamlined, extremely navigable design,...

Website presenting users with a streamlined, extremely...

HSBC Malta revamps Swieqi branch

In recent weeks, the HSBC branch in Swieqi received a major make-over and features a revamped layout providing cashier services.

In recent weeks, the HSBC branch in Swieqi received a major...

Deficit down by €43 million in first half 2013

Increase of €104 million in revenue outweighs added €60 million spending,...

Increase of €104 million in revenue outweighs added €60...