07

Jan

UPDATED: Nestle infant formula recall widens to Africa, the Americas and Asia

Nestle's recall of some batches of infant nutrition products has widened beyond Europe to Africa, the Americas and Asia, including Brazil, China and South Africa, a tally from the company…

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07

Jan

Microsoft works with major US electric grid operator to modernize the Midwest power system

The U.S. Midwest grid has teamed up with Microsoft, it said, in the latest instance of Big Tech turning to collaboration to help ensure the massive amounts of electricity needed…

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07

Jan

Gold drops as traders reassess US-Venezuela relations

Gold prices fell on Wednesday as a stronger dollar and investors reassessing the recent developments in the U.S.-Venezuela situation weighed on the metal. Spot gold dropped 0.8% to $4,461.51 per…

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07

Jan

Focal Logistics Group awarded ISO certification

Focal Logistics Group has been awarded ISO 9001:2015 certification, marking an important milestone following the recent consolidation of the group and reaffirming its commitment to consistent, high-quality service across all…

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07

Jan

Oil falls after Trump says Venezuela will send oil to United States

Oil prices declined on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said Venezuela will be "turning over" 30 million to 50 million barrels of sanctioned oil to the United States. U.S.…

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06

Jan

Claire’s to enter administration

High street retailers Claire's and The Original Factory Shop are being put into administration, risking 2,500 jobs. It comes amid a turbulent time for Claire's, popular with tweens for its…

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06

Jan

Microsoft researchers report 10 scientific breakthroughs using AI

From quantum computing to healthcare and climate science, new AI‑driven research highlights emerging innovations Microsoft researchers say they have achieved a series of scientific breakthroughs in 2025 that leverage artificial…

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06

Jan

Oil flotilla sails from Venezuela despite US blockade

About a dozen oil tankers loaded with Venezuelan crude and fuel have left the country's waters since the start of the year in apparent defiance of the U.S. government's blockade…

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06

Jan

Gold hits one-week high on Fed rate-cut bets, Venezuela turmoil

Gold rose further on Tuesday to hit a one-week high, as dovish comments from Federal Reserve officials boosted interest rate-cut bets and Venezuela tensions bolstered safe-haven demand. Spot gold was…

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06

Jan

Oil falls on prospect of higher Venezuelan output, ample supply outlook

Oil prices fell on Tuesday as traders weighed the prospect of higher Venezuelan crude output following the U.S. capture of President Nicolas Maduro, adding to expectations of ample global supply…

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05

Jan

Ryanair, Wizz Air passenger numbers soar in December amid holiday demand

European budget carriers Ryanair and Wizz Air on Monday reported strong year-on-year passenger growth in December, reflecting robust holiday travel demand among cost-conscious holidaymakers. Ryanair, Europe's largest budget airline by…

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05

Jan

Gold surges as US capture of Venezuela president spurs safe-haven demand

Gold prices climbed Monday and other precious metals surged, after the United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro over the weekend, escalating geopolitical tensions and lifting safe-haven demand. As of…

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05

Jan

Oil slips as global supplies counter upheaval in Venezuela

Oil prices drifted lower on Monday, as adequate global supplies offset concerns about supply disruptions after the United States captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in an audacious raid over the…

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04

Jan

Significant Ryanair Updates: Route Cuts and Future Prospects

Ryanair is planning significant route reductions through 2026, especially impacting France, Belgium, Germany, Spain, and Portugal, mainly due to rising airport costs and increased aviation taxes. In 2025, Ryanair made…

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02

Jan

Why consumers should brace for higher prices on phones and PCs in 2026

The cost of lots of the devices we all use could be forced up in 2026 because the price of Ram - once one of the cheapest computer components -…

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02

Jan

UK law firms get ready for crackdown on money laundering

UK law firms are bracing themselves for a money-laundering crackdown as ministers race to improve the City’s reputation ahead of a fresh financial crime review. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)…

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02

Jan

Oil inches up following biggest annual loss since 2020

Oil prices edged up on the first day of trade in 2026, after last year posting their biggest annual loss since 2020, as Ukrainian drones targeted Russian oil facilities and…

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31

Dec

India overtakes Japan as 4th-largest economy

India has surpassed Japan to become the world's fourth-largest economy, according to calculations in the Indian government's end-of-year economic review. On current trends, India is expected to overtake Germany to…

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31

Dec

Gold set for best year in nearly half a century, silver heads for largest annual gain

Gold was steady on Wednesday but remained on track for its strongest annual gain in over four decades, while other precious metals fell sharply as investors booked profits after a…

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31

Dec

Oil edges up but Brent on course for longest stretch of annual losses in 2025

Oil prices were little changed on Wednesday but are set to fall more than 15% for 2025, as supply outpaced demand in a year marked by wars, higher tariffs and…

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30

Dec

Levi Strauss & Co. partners with Microsoft to develop next-gen superagent

Microsoft Corp. and Levi Strauss & Co. are spotlighting their shared vision for the future of retail, powered by AI and cloud innovation. This collaboration underscores LS&Co.’s commitment to using…

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30

Dec

Gold bounces back from two-week low, silver recovers

Gold rose on Tuesday to recover from a two-week low hit in the previous session on year-end profit-taking that sparked a broad pullback in precious metals from earlier peaks. Spot…

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30

Dec

Oil prices retreat slightly; investors wary of Russia–Ukraine tensions

Oil prices retreated a touch early on Tuesday after rising more than 2% in the previous session, partly driven by spillover from a pullback in precious metals even as escalating…

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29

Dec

Higher taxes on UK regional airports may push up air fares, industry warns

Air passengers are being warned to brace for ticket rises as regional airports across the UK face “unprecedented” rises in property tax next year. Analysis of government data for PA…

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29

Dec

Precious metals retreat, silver holds near $80/ounce

Precious metals pulled back on Monday, with silver trading near the $80 per ounce mark after hitting a record high earlier in the day and gold easing from near record…

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29

Dec

Oil rises as investors weigh outcome of Trump–Zelenskiy meeting

Oil prices rose on Monday as investors weighed the outcome of talks between the U.S. and Ukrainian presidents on a potential deal to end the war in Ukraine, as well…

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26

Dec

Boxing Day sales in the UK expected to ring up £3.8bn for retailers

UK shoppers are expected to spend £3.8bn this Boxing Day, 2% more than last year, with online sellers experiencing most of that growth but high streets also enjoying a boost…

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26

Dec

Oil rises slightly as market weighs supply risks

Oil prices rose slightly on Friday after the U.S. put greater economic pressure on Venezuelan oil shipments and carried out airstrikes against Islamic State militants in northwest Nigeria at the…

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26

Dec

Silver tops $75 as gold and platinum surge to records

Gold, silver, and platinum hit record highs on Friday, as speculative momentum and thinning year-end liquidity powered the precious metals, along with markets pricing in more U.S. rate cuts, and…

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24

Dec

Scottish whisky market slides into supply glut amid falling sales and US tariffs

The Scottish whisky market has slipped into a supply glut as US tariffs and falling demand weigh on the country’s distilleries. Global scotch sales fell 3% in the first half…

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24

Dec

Oil steady after five-day rally on US data, geopolitical tension

Oil prices steadied on Wednesday, after gaining in the previous five sessions, supported by robust U.S. economic growth and the risk of supply disruptions from Venezuela and Russia. Brent crude…

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24

Dec

Gold tops $4,500, silver and platinum hit records in metal markets frenzy

Gold surged past the $4,500-an-ounce mark for the first time on Wednesday, while silver and platinum also scaled record highs, as investors piled into precious metals on safe-haven demand and…

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23

Dec

Uber, Lyft to test Baidu robotaxis in UK from next year

Uber Technologies and Lyft are teaming up with Chinese tech giant Baidu to try out driverless taxis in the UK next year, marking a major step in the global race…

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23

Dec

Gold and silver soar in year-end rally

Gold surged close to the $4,500-per-ounce mark on Tuesday, while silver hovered just shy of $70, as expectations of looser U.S. monetary policy and simmering geopolitical tensions propelled both precious…

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23

Dec

Italy antitrust regulator fines Ryanair $300 million

Italy's competition authority said on Tuesday it had fined Europe's largest budget airline Ryanair 255 million euros ($300.19 million) for abuse of a dominant position in its dealings with travel…

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22

Dec

Carnival Corp Flags Strong Booking Momentum as Demand Drives Profit Outlook

Cruise operator Carnival Corp forecast a strong full-year profit after delivering a quarterly earnings beat, underpinned by firm pricing and robust booking trends across its cruise itineraries and leisure offerings.…

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22

Dec

Bourbon maker Jim Beam halts production at main distillery for a year

The maker of the popular Jim Beam bourbon whiskey says it will halt production at its main site in Kentucky for all of next year. The distillery will stay closed…

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22

Dec

Oil up on news the US intercepted an oil tanker off Venezuela

Oil prices rose on Monday after officials said the U.S. had intercepted an oil tanker in international waters off the coast of Venezuela, raising fresh supply uncertainty. Brent crude futures…

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22

Dec

Gold breaks $4,400 for first time, silver hits new high

Gold jumped past the $4,400-per-ounce level for the first time on Monday, riding on growing expectations of further U.S. rate cuts and strong safe-haven demand, with silver also joining the…

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21

Dec

Christmas travel chaos: All the forthcoming European airport strikes in December

Heading home this Christmas or taking a winter holiday? Travel strikes have become a familiar part of the festive season as workers target one of the busiest periods of the…

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19

Dec

EU Crypto Rules Pose Challenges for National Bans on Service Providers

Two local analysts have cautioned that any attempt by EU Member States to block or restrict the passporting of crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) authorised under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA)…

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19

Dec

ECB holds rates as brighter growth outlook points to prolonged pause

The European Central Bank kept its key interest rate unchanged at 2 percent on Thursday, as updated staff projections pointed to a more positive outlook for the eurozone economy following…

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18

Dec

Global Food Brands Turn to Chinese Partners to Expand in China

Major global food and beverage companies are increasingly collaborating with Chinese capital to strengthen their presence in China’s competitive market. From Starbucks to Häagen-Dazs, global names are handing over equity…

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18

Dec

Six Women Shaping Malta’s Financial Services Sector

Marina Grech, Partner, Ganado Advocates As a Partner within Ganado Advocates’ investment services and funds department, Marina Grech has built a career advising clients across Malta’s financial services industry.  Her expertise…

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18

Dec

Captive insurance market in Malta reaches new highs

“Insurance was never the most glamorous of financial sectors. In fact, it is broadly seen as an industry quietly ticking away in the background, a necessity, but hardly an exciting topic of…

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18

Dec

The New Credit Review Office Bill – An Analysis

Today’s column examines the new Credit Review Office Bill, which has received its first reading and has just been published. Bill 156 of 2025 purports to establish a Credit Review Office. Upon a first glance, my reaction was one of perplexity at the unfamiliar…

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18

Dec

Roomba manufacturer files for bankruptcy in the US

iRobot, the company behind the popular Roomba robot vacuum, has filed for bankruptcy in the United States, marking a major turning point for the brand that revolutionised automated home cleaning.…

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17

Dec

Reforms, Resilience and the Road Ahead for Malta’s Capital Market

Maltese companies continue to launch corporate bonds that are often oversubscribed within hours. Once seen as opaque and bureaucratic, Malta’s capital market now appears to be thriving. At the forefront…

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17

Dec

M&A’s: A Question of Readiness and the Courage to Evolve

By James Vella Clark At first glance, the surge in mergers and acquisitions across Malta over the past two years might suggest a maturing market finally finding its rhythm. But,…

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16

Dec

Take the Bus on 20 December and Contribute to L-istrina’s Cause

Malta Public Transport will hold the ninth edition of Tallinja għal L-istrina on Saturday, 20 December 2025, once again supporting L-istrina through its long-standing collaboration with the Office of the…

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16

Dec

Tech helps, but accountability in Pharma must remain human

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping global healthcare but, for the pharmaceutical sector, this represents not only a technological leap but a call for stronger regulatory alignment, ethical oversight, and human accountability. The draft EU…

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15

Dec

AMLA Proportionality To Boost Europe’s Competitiveness

By Christoper Buttigieg The EU’s new Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) is still taking shape, with governance structures and operational capacity being built from scratch. Yet from its inception, the agency faces…

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15

Dec

Building Better Boards: How Good Directors Strengthen Corporate Culture

“Directorship is not simply a title but a profession, and today’s aspiring directors need to commit to lifelong learning, ethical leadership, and accountability,” says Dr ETIENNE BORG CARDONA, chair of IFSP’s…

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14

Dec

Less New York, more Nashville: Europeans head to smaller US cities

European travelers, nearly a year into President Donald Trump's administration, are popping up in less-heralded - and often more affordable - destinations in the U.S. like Tennessee, Montana and Idaho,…

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12

Dec

Hili Finance Company €60,000,000 Bond Issue Approved

Hili Finance Company plc has received MFSA approval for a €60,000,000 bond issue to be listed on the Official List of the Malta Stock Exchange which will open for subscription…

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12

Dec

Oil gains on Venezuelan supply concerns, but poised for weekly loss

Oil prices rose on Friday supported by concerns of Venezuelan supply disruptions, though they remained on track for a weekly drop amid cautious market sentiment and optimism over the prospects…

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11

Dec

STMicroelectronics opens new 1-billion-euro credit line with EIB

Chipmaker STMicroelectronics said on Thursday it had established a 1 billion euro ($1.2 billion) credit line with the European Investment Bank (EIB). The first 500-million-euro slice will be used to…

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