China’s zero-COVID policy and widespread use of lockdowns sees economy shrink

July 15, 2022
by Helena Grech

While June showed an improvement in activity, projections remain muted over the prospects of future lockdowns

Uber in the spotlight weeks after Malta debut: leaked documents expose practices to fuel global expansion

July 11, 2022
by Helena Grech

A tranche of leaked documents expose ethically dubious practices by the global disruptive force

Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe, famous for ‘Abenomics’ policy, dies after being shot

July 8, 2022
by Helena Grech

He was the country’s longest serving PM, and was shot in broad day light while addressing a crowd

It’s official: Boris Johnson resigns as Tory leader, to continue as PM until replacement found

July 7, 2022
by Helena Grech

The former London Mayor has bowed to pressure from his party and Cabinet

Euro tumbles to two-decade low as Germany runs first trade deficit since 1991

July 7, 2022
by Robert Fenech

Imports may suffer, but net exporters may see a boost

Wave of UK Government resignations will see Boris Johnson resign as PM imminently, British media report

July 7, 2022
by Helena Grech

‘The PM will make a statement to the country today,’ an OPM spokesperson said

How Swedish fintech darling Klarna’s €45bn valuation collapsed to €6.3bn in just 12 months

July 5, 2022
by Robert Fenech

The Buy Now Pay Later firm’s value seems to be in freefall

‘Too cheap’: Ryanair boss warns travellers will continue to face rising ticket prices

July 4, 2022
by Helena Grech

Michael O’Leary is regarded as a pioneer of low-cost travel in Europe

Worst Jan-Jun performance since 1970 sees €8.6 trillion wiped off US stock market

July 1, 2022
by Robert Fenech

Whether increasing interest rates does more harm than good is an open question

Italy’s second richest man, eyewear king Leonardo Del Vecchio, passes away aged 87

June 28, 2022
by Robert Fenech

After spending parts of his childhood in an orphanage, he built the world’s largest optical company from scratch

Russia in first foreign debt default since Lenin

June 27, 2022
by Robert Fenech

Sanctions have made it impossible for the country to service its debt obligations

Rolls Royce surprise staff with announcement of £2,000 living cost bonus

June 21, 2022
by Helena Grech

More than 14,000 staff at the company will be given the one-off payment

Why were so many websites down on Tuesday morning?

June 21, 2022
by Helena Grech

The issue is with a widely used service called Cloudflare, one of the biggest content delivery networks in the world

Overburdened supply chain sinks Revlon

June 20, 2022
by Robert Fenech

The company also produces Elizabeth Arden, Cutex, and perfumes fronted by Christina Aguilera and Britney Spears

EU Commission backs Ukraine and Moldova for candidate status

June 17, 2022
by Helena Grech

This is the first step in a lengthy process