Scholar who predicted trucker shortage warns of looming threat to European freight – climate change

August 5, 2022
by Robert Fenech

As the Rhine becomes shallower, the impact on European industry could be a serious concern

Oil companies post record profits as UN chief slams ‘grotesque greed’

August 4, 2022
by Robert Fenech

Soaring energy prices have hit consumers hard, but producers are making hay while the sun shines

Non-smokers given bonus leave in innovative idea to curb smoking

August 3, 2022
by Robert Fenech

The measure has been implemented by Japanese and UK businesses

IMF downgrades global growth projections, warns world economy edging towards recession

July 27, 2022
by Helena Grech

Worse than anticipated economic performance in the US, China and Europe do not bode well

Leveraging neutrality, or why it pays to be peaceful

July 25, 2022
by Robert Fenech

Malta Government Investments’ Herald Bonnici explains how friendly international relations can unlock investment potential

A Christmas advert in July? Tesco tells customers to start shopping from now amid rising food prices

July 25, 2022
by Helena Grech

‘We know. We’re early. But this year we want to help you spread the cost’

Grain prices fall as Ukraine and Russia sign UN-backed deal to restart grain exports

July 22, 2022
by Helena Grech

A signing ceremony took place in Istanbul

Malta-based sovereign fund foundation to grow as Spain’s COFIDES set to become member

July 21, 2022
by Robert Fenech

The Sherpas Council within the foundation also recently met for the first time

European countries asked to cut gas use by 15% until spring

July 20, 2022
by Robert Fenech

The European Commission’s proposal is intended to reduce the bloc’s dependence on Russia

Emirates Flight Catering opens world’s largest vertical farm in Dubai

July 20, 2022
by BN Writer

Emirates Flight Catering is one of the world's largest catering operations, serving over 100 airlines

China’s zero-COVID policy and widespread use of lockdowns sees economy shrink

July 15, 2022
by Helena Grech

While June showed an improvement in activity, projections remain muted over the prospects of future lockdowns

Uber in the spotlight weeks after Malta debut: leaked documents expose practices to fuel global expansion

July 11, 2022
by Helena Grech

A tranche of leaked documents expose ethically dubious practices by the global disruptive force

Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe, famous for ‘Abenomics’ policy, dies after being shot

July 8, 2022
by Helena Grech

He was the country’s longest serving PM, and was shot in broad day light while addressing a crowd

It’s official: Boris Johnson resigns as Tory leader, to continue as PM until replacement found

July 7, 2022
by Helena Grech

The former London Mayor has bowed to pressure from his party and Cabinet

Euro tumbles to two-decade low as Germany runs first trade deficit since 1991

July 7, 2022
by Robert Fenech

Imports may suffer, but net exporters may see a boost