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43 Events maltatoday, SUNDAY, 8 DECEMBER 2013 N°5 – an Ode to Sensuality this Christmas In 1921, Gabrielle Chanel launched her first fragrance: N°5, "a woman's perfume with the scent of a woman", as she was wont to say… N°5 is the first truly abstract fragrance: no identifiable dominant note stands out from the eighty ingredients used in its composition. A radical change that Jacques Polge, Creator of CHANEL Perfumes, describes as an olfactory symphony that blends notes of Ylang Ylang, Grasse Jasmine and May Rose, amplified by Aldehydes like a perfect accord. N°5 has, since its creation, disrupted the codes of seduction and served the desires of women. To complete the full perfuming ritual, Chanel prolongs the trail of this legendary fragrance by creat- moment of sensory relaxation. The Cleansing Cream – Bottle 200ml A cream with a rich lather that envelops the body and fills the shower with its scent. The Bath Soap – 150 G This incredibly soft, legendary soap glides over the skin and gently cleanses it. ing a new sense-awakening moment with The Foaming Bath. Chanel invites you to fully immerse your senses in the world of N°5 with three unique perfuming rituals The Bath A ritual that puts a hedonistic spin on the art of bathing. A bath and shower line that promotes relaxation and comfort in the soothing atmosphere of the legendary fragrance. The Body A ritual that adds a sensual touch to your well-being. The Body Lotion – Bottle 200ml Like a caress, it delicately wraps the body in a deliciously scented veil that New for 2013 The Foaming Bath - Bottle 200ml A fine, generous foam, true to the fragrance, forms immediately upon contact with water for a pure moisturizes and protects the skin. The Deodorant – Spray 100ml A fresh breeze with the enveloping notes of N°5. The Senses A ritual that exalts the senses and enhances the trail of scent in an exceptional way. The Hair Mist – Spray 40 ML A delicate and sensual application for an aura of seduction and femininity. A fragrant mist that is gentle on hair. Chanel is distributed by Alfred Gera & Sons Ltd HSBC Malta sets up €50m fund to boost trade across Malta's borders A €50 million trade fund launched by HSBC Malta is offering new funding to support business growth in Malta through international trade. This funding, introduced as a part of HSBC's Malta Trade for Growth initiative, was announced at the Malta Maritime Museum in the presence of The Prime Minister Joseph Muscat, HSBC Bank Malta CEO Mark Watkinson and the Head of Commercial Banking Michel Cordina. During the presentation of the €50 million trade fund, HSBC Malta also launched two related business tools, the first being a "Why Malta?" video promoting Malta's and HSBC's role in supporting businesses, and the second being a detailed country guide, produced in conjunction with PwC, for doing business with Malta. "This €50 million fund further boosts the Malta Trade for Growth initiative launched by HSBC Malta earlier this year, as it aims at helping Maltese businesses flourish by increasing international trade with growing and emerging markets and, equally importantly, encouraging international investment in Malta," explained HSBC Malta Head of Commercial Banking Michel Cordina. "International trade is forecast to bring the most significant growth to Maltese companies and the Malta Trade for Growth Fund is our platform to connect Maltese customers to global opportunities, to help customers grow their business and, in turn, further the prosperity of Mark Watkinson – CEO HSBC Malta, Prime Minister Joseph Muscat and Michel Cordina – Head of Commercial Banking HSBC Malta, during the launch of the €50m Malta Trade for Growth fund Malta's economy. With offices on the ground in 60 markets, and more than 7,000 relationship managers operating worldwide, we are in a unique position to connect potential customers in new markets, provide local insight through people on the ground, and offer the financial support for businesses to expand globally," Mr Cordina said. HSBC Malta CEO Mark Watkinson said: "International trade is a critical component of Malta's history, its economy, and most importantly the country's future. We believe that Malta can build on its competitive trade advantage and its strategic location that bridges Europe with Africa and the rest of the world. As one of the world's largest international banks, HSBC can add real value to the Maltese economy. The Bank is already instrumental in helping hundreds of Maltese businesses expand across borders. The addition of a €50 million fund as part of the Malta Trade for Growth initiative offers a significantly higher level of support to Maltese businesses." Addressing guests at the launch, Prime Minister Joseph Muscat said: "It is very positive to have such an established international financial institution like HSBC Malta providing tangible support solutions in the form of a €50 million trade fund as well as important promotional tools like the country guide and video – all aimed at growing and international- ising Malta's economy. HSBC's objectives are in complete harmony with my Government's commitment to make Malta a more important player in global trade. In this respect, we are building upon Malta's trade legacy by promoting international trade and attracting new inward investment, whilst capitalising on Malta's strong specialisation in trade finance provided by companies like HSBC." Cordina said that to date, more than 500 companies have made enquiries into Malta Trade for Growth as they look to grow their business overseas and take advantage of incentives such as discounts on foreign currency transactions. Through the Malta Trade for Growth Fund, companies will be eligible for a range of discounts and incentives, including capital to support their international trade, the waiving of administration fees for finance against trade export or import, facilities for trade with emerging markets, and discounts in pricing when upgrading from traditional overdrafts to Structured Trade Finance products, such as export loans or invoice finance. In addition along with the Fund HSBC are also offering a reduction in effective interest rate for Trade and Receivables Finance facilities. More information about HSBC Malta's trade initiatives and the newly launched €50 million trade fund is available on HSBC Malta's website at HYPERLINK "http:// www.hsbc.com.mt/50million"www. hsbc.com.mt/50million Vodafone 'tops-up' its environmental credentials It is no accident that Vodafone is the internationally recognised leader in its industry in the area of environmental preservation. Over the years and across the board, the company has sought to Green its working practices. Each year brings new innovation and investment with an environmental conscience. Each measure gives 'power to you' to make a difference. From a shift to a paperless office, to services offered on line coupled with a strict recycling policy, Vodafone today has taken its green credentials to a higher level with the introduction of its new range of Vodafone pre-paid cards. Encouraging its customers to do their bit for the environment, Vodafone's new range of top-up cards is fresh sporting a range of three different colours – Grey, White and Red. All three are considerably smaller in size with a 23% reduction in paper and 82% reduction in plastic every year. With the same distribution networks of re-sellers nation-wide, the bi-lingual cards are easier and instructions clearer. By dialing 16203 Vodafone custom- SAVE 35% ON ALL YOUR FIXED COMMUNICATION SERVICES W: WWW.OZONE.COM.MT | T: +356 2010 1000 ers will be guided through the steps, topping up their phones and whilst doing so saving a few trees. The value of the cards has not changed with the roll out being phased in with old cards still remaining valid until stocks last.