The Business Times Malta



Issue No. 189	13 - 19 June 2001

Interview
LEO BRINCAT
SHADOW FINANCE MINISTER TELLS RAY ABDILLA THAT THE KEY TO GETTING THE COUNTRY BACK ON ITS FEET IS TO INSTIL NEW CONFIDENCE AMONGST THE ECONOMIC PLAYERS, THEREBY GENERATING GROWTH THAT IS EFFECTIVE, BUT SUSTAINABLE

Editorial
Realistic number crunching

Irish ripples

Opinion
Leo Brincat triumphant over employment statistics
A week before the government was faced with the statistical furore over the employment figures, Labour Party spokesman, Leo Brincat, had already relayed his scepticism about whether such data was reliable

Local News

EU enlargement may be delayed
Even though EU Commission President Romano Prodi reiterated his position that candidate countries should be able to participate in the European parliamentary elections in 2004, behind the scenes in Brussels, there is persistent talk that enlargement may be delayed until 2005
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Too many outlets chasing too few pockets – Josef Bonnici
The fragile nature of most local businesses may be the reason behind the current credit crunch being felt by retailers, according to Economic Services Minister Josef Bonnici

4-star hotels worst hit by German tourism decline - Deloitte & Touche
Deloitte & Touche yesterday issued the results of the Hotel Survey for January to March 2001, which showed positive trends in the hotel industry

Printing industry report published
IPSE to assist printing enterprises achieve international competitiveness

Golden Sands Hotel purchased by Island Hotels Group
Revamped four-star hotel ‘may carry international brand name’

Finance Minister John Dalli in Geneva talks of the value of EU membership to Malta
Finance Minister John Dalli recently gave a detailed exposition of the political and economic environment in Malta, describing that Malta is a secure place for investment. MFSC President, Prof Bannister explained the legislative framework that has been developed to facilitate financial services.

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