Boeing 737 carrying 132 people crashes in southern China, Chinese state media reports

March 21, 2022
by BN Writer

Media reports say there are no signs of survivors

Explained: How international sanctions work and what they mean for Maltese firms

March 19, 2022
by Solomon Cefai

Finance Incorporated Ltd CEO Cenk Kahraman gives an overview of sanctions and how they work

Lidl Malta limits sales of some products including tomato sauce and toilet paper

March 18, 2022
by Solomon Cefai

Several images have emerged of signs asking customers to limit their purchases for specific items

Burger King & McDonald’s branches in Russia remain open, as local operators refuse to close doors

March 18, 2022
by Solomon Cefai

Both companies announced they would be closing their branches in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine

P&O Ferries suspends service & fires workers, no connection with P&O Cruises

March 17, 2022
by Solomon Cefai

P&O Ferries and P&O Cruises have not been connected since the latter divested from P&O in 2000

Russia turns to frozen foreign assets for debt payments in attempt to avoid default

March 17, 2022
by Robert Fenech

The United States said it would allow the payments to go through

Russian debt default ‘no longer improbable,’ warns IMF head

March 14, 2022
by Solomon Cefai

However, this default would not trigger a financial crisis

Ukraine conflict: Oil prices plunge after UAE expresses support for supply boost

March 10, 2022
by Helena Grech

There continues to be significant volatility

Responding to widespread pressure, McDonald’s, Coca-Cola & Starbucks stop sales in Russia

March 9, 2022
by BN Writer

Over the weekend, online calls to boycott McDonald’s and Coca-Cola were trending on Twitter

Ukrainian-born Mila Kunis & Ashton Kutcher help raise over $18m for Ukraine humanitarian effort

March 8, 2022
by BN Writer

The celebrity couple pledged $3 million of their own funds

Calls to boycott McDonald’s, Coca-Cola grow as pressure mounts for commercial giants to pull out of Russia

March 8, 2022
by Helena Grech

Over the weekend, #BoycottMcDonalds and #BoycottCocaCola were trending on Twitter

Russian-Ukraine conflict: oil prices soar to highest levels since July 2008

March 7, 2022
by Helena Grech

Talks for a ban on Russian oil by the US and EU are currently underway

WATCH: Long queues form at IKEA stores in Russia after company announces closure

March 4, 2022
by Matthew Bonanno

Stocks fall and commodity prices rise in wake of Ukraine invasion

Apple suspends all sales and limits services in Russia

March 2, 2022
by Matthew Bonanno

Boeing suspends parts and maintenance support for Russian airlines

Bolt announces it will donate 5% of every order in Europe over next two weeks to support Ukraine

March 1, 2022
by Solomon Cefai

International cab and food delivery company said this will amount to over €5m