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THE MALTA FINANCIAL & BUSINESS TIMES

01 October 2003
ISSUE NO. 304
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Editorial
Tackling Malta’s unsustainable economy seriously


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Economic Update



Country needs urgent "medicine" – FOI president

Government and the Opposition yesterday came in for some harsh words by Federation of Industry President Anton Borg, who insisted that unless certain "hard" decisions are taken the country will soon face a bleak future. READ MORE >>

Malta-Hong Kong trade potential promising
By David Lindsay
Speaking to The Malta Financial and Business Times during a whistle stop visit to Malta last week, Hong Kong Trade Development Council Regional Director for Western Europe Raymond Yip was adamant that trade between Malta and Hong Kong holds great potential for growth and that further synergies can be developed between the two islands. READ MORE >>

Gonzi reports back to cabinet on Drydocks dispute
By Kurt Sansone
No new developments were reported yesterday in the Drydocks controversy as Social Policy Minister Lawrence Gonzi informed cabinet of the current situation after Saturday’s impasse with the General Workers’ Union. READ MORE >>

Tourism’s gross earnings up 7.8 per cent, six month arrivals up 2.9 per cent
- Corinthia declares Bab Africa Hotel open
According to statistics released by the National Statistics Office yesterday, gross earnings from tourism for the first six months of the year reached Lm112.3 million - an increase of Lm8.1 million, or 7.8 per cent, over the same period last year. READ MORE >>


INTERVIEW
Property leaders
Frank Salt Real Estate Managing Director Joseph Lupi speaks to MATTHEW VELLA on the firm’s performance over the last 12 months and how they are reaching beyond Maltese shores


OPINION
Competitiveness strategies for small states
Finance Minister John Dalli speaks at a Commonwealth seminar on ‘Competitiveness Strategies for Small States’ held last weekend in Malta


NEWS

Volksbank Malta announces demise of Group Chairman Dr Klaus Thalhammer

Total industry index up 5.8 per cent

BOV Marsa branches to merge

Small firms researcher to address Chamber conference

New management at the Westin Dragonara

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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