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In 2023, nearly 96% of new graduates in Malta secured employment, as reported by the European Union's statistical office, Eurostat. This impressive figure places Malta at the top among 22 EU countries, significantly surpassing the EU average employment rate of 83.5% for recent graduates. The high employment rate in Malta...

You’ve heard the idiom “Age is just a number.” In other words don’t let the number of years you’ve lived on this planet define who you are or what you are capable of. No matter one’s age, you can continue to grow and achieve. Shrug off ageist statements such as...

As inflation eases and consumers remain focused on finding bargains, Walmart is reaping the rewards. Walmart’s shares jumped 7% on Thursday following the release of strong second-quarter earnings. The company’s performance was bolstered by an influx of higher-income shoppers, as well as growth in its advertising and e-commerce divisions. In...

Colin Huang, the man behind the Temu shopping platform, is currently the wealthiest individual in China. Temu, which allows Western consumers to purchase inexpensive goods directly from Chinese sellers, has skyrocketed Huang’s personal fortune to around $50 billion, earning him the title of the richest person in China. While Huang...

Nadine Ahn, the former Chief Financial Officer of the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), has initiated legal proceedings against the bank, claiming she was wrongfully terminated due to a personal relationship with a colleague. Ahn, who was considered a strong contender to become RBC’s first female CEO, contends that her...

As the new academic year begins, millions of young adults are heading to college, including a significant number of international students. If current trends persist, around 1 million students from various countries will enroll in U.S. institutions of higher learning this year. These international students make a substantial economic contribution,...

Marcum LLP, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm, has unveiled its 2024 Marcum National Construction Survey. This in-depth report sheds light on the current state of the construction industry and provides a forecast for its future based on feedback from industry leaders across the country. The survey reveals that...

The surge in e-commerce has kindled optimism about digitalization as a means to foster inclusive development and gender equality. This optimism stems from the numerous opportunities e-commerce offers for women's economic empowerment, notably by supporting business growth and diversifying the roles of women entrepreneurs. By lowering some of the supply-side...

Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex) reported its most significant loss since the onset of the global pandemic over four years ago. The state oil company recorded a second-quarter loss of $13.8 billion, a stark contrast to the $1.4 billion profit reported a year earlier. This represents the steepest loss since the first...

Gold’s use dates back to 4000 B.C., when inhabitants in what is now Eastern Europe began to utilize the precious metal to make decorative objects, according to the National Mining Association. According to the International Gem Society, gold’s appearance is just one of its positive attributes, though. It’s also a...