2008: Business and Financial News
The adoption of the euro and effects of the international financial crisis on Malta were the main business headlines of 2008.
The smooth adoption of the Euro on the 1st January 2008 was recognised by the highest officials of the European Union and Malta was used an example for other countries that want to adopt the Euro.
The comfort of the Eurozone for Malta could be appreciated later on in the year when the international financial crisis deepened and EU countries not in the Eurozone where bearing the brunt of the crisis.
However Malta was not totally spared, though the country’s robust banking system was barely touched by happenings abroad.
The euro becomes the official currency
January 1, 2008
Slovakia wants Maltese euro experts' help
Jan 15, 2008
Pre-Budget 2009 consultation document launched
July 12, 2008
ST Microelectronics demands millions to stay
May 11, 2008
Malta said to have ‘world class’ oil reserves potential
October 26, 2008
Budget 2009 Special Feature
November 4, 2008
CEO says HSBC is doing well in challenging times
November 11, 2008
Recession is not coming to Malta - CBM governor
November 16, 2008
Malta “largely sheltered” from international crisis so far
November 19, 2008
HSBC sets up €100 million fund for businesses
December 17, 2008
Maltese banks rolling out “CHIP and PIN” payment cards
December 19, 2008
The adoption of the euro and effects of the international financial crisis on Malta were the main business headlines of 2008.
The smooth adoption of the Euro on the 1st January 2008 was recognised by the highest officials of the European Union and Malta was used an example for other countries that want to adopt the Euro.
The comfort of the Eurozone for Malta could be appreciated later on in the year when the international financial crisis deepened and EU countries not in the Eurozone where bearing the brunt of the crisis.
However Malta was not totally spared, though the country’s robust banking system was barely touched by happenings abroad.
The euro becomes the official currency
January 1, 2008
Slovakia wants Maltese euro experts' help
Jan 15, 2008
Pre-Budget 2009 consultation document launched
July 12, 2008
ST Microelectronics demands millions to stay
May 11, 2008
Malta said to have ‘world class’ oil reserves potential
October 26, 2008
Budget 2009 Special Feature
November 4, 2008
CEO says HSBC is doing well in challenging times
November 11, 2008
Recession is not coming to Malta - CBM governor
November 16, 2008
Malta “largely sheltered” from international crisis so far
November 19, 2008
HSBC sets up €100 million fund for businesses
December 17, 2008
Maltese banks rolling out “CHIP and PIN” payment cards
December 19, 2008