THE MALTA FINANCIAL & BUSINESS TIMES

24 August 2005
ISSUE NO. 400


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Transport minister issues stern warning to bus drivers

• Government sticks to November deadline for agreement
• Other operators to be considered if bus drivers fail to respond to reform document READ MORE >>


Government cautious on decrease in port charges
James Debono
While stating that an overall reduction in port charges is “still expected”, Minister Censu Galea has adopted a more cautious approach on figures mentioned by the minister himself in October last year.
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Exports show a negative trend
James Debono
Malta occupies the bottom place in the EU table when it comes to growth in exports.
The statistics are revealed in a Eurostat release which compares the export and import figures for the 25 EU states.
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INTERVIEW

Euro perceptions
The former Bank of Valletta chairman, Joseph FX Zahra has returned to the limelight with the brief of facilitating the changeover to the Euro expected to take place in two years’ time. READ MORE >>



OPINION
The great juggling act - George M. Mangion
A White Paper was issued on the 24 November, 2004. It was styled ‘Pensions –Adequate and Sustainable” and provided a comprehensive overview of the issues and concerns of the current pension system and suggests bold recommendations for reform. READ MORE >>


Information Technology

Sony frees music for file-sharers

Next generation CPUs

Oracle Showcases Business Intelligence Products at TDWI World Conference


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Bawag opens in Libya

Beef and pork production up, chickens down

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EU sheepmeat quota lifted

Dhalia opens Bulgaria office

Short-term liquidity increases further

 

 
 

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