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Singapore Airlines signs historic deal for 1,000 tonnes of sustainable jet fuel

Sustainable aviation fuel is made from 100 per cent renewable waste and residue raw materials and cut greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80 per cent over the fuel’s life cycle, Finnish firm Neste said.

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President Biden welcomes ‘incredible’ Finland to Nato

Finland’s left-wing PM Sanna Marin concedes defeat

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Nato begins Sweden, Finland expansion process amid Türkiye’s veto threat

The 30 Nato allies will now begin a months-long period to ratify membership of the two Nordic countries.

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Sweden’s Foreign Minister Ann Linde and Finland’s Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto pose for photographs with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg as they sign their countries’ accession protocols on Tuesday. NATO/Handout via Reuters
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Erdogan urges Nato hopefuls Sweden and Finland to stop supporting ‘terror’ groups

Erdogan has objected to the two Nordic nations becoming members of Nato over their failure to address Turkey’s terror-related concerns.

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Finland says Russia suspending natural gas supplies

Cut-off was announced the same week that Finland, along with Sweden, applied to join Nato, marking one of the biggest geopolitical ramifications of the war in Ukraine that could rewrite Europe’s security map.

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Russia taking ‘countermeasures’ in response to Finland and Sweden joining Nato

Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said Moscow would create new military bases in western Russia in response to the expansion of Nato.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) and Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu leave Red Square after the Victory Day military parade in Moscow, on May 9. Photo: EPA-EFE
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Finland confirms country will apply to join Nato in historic shift

The monumental decision was prompted by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine; the attack shifted popular opinion overnight, kicking off a process to join the alliance; Sweden is also expected to follow suit.

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Russia ‘would deploy nuclear arms’ if Finland, Sweden join Nato

Russia threatened to deploy nuclear weapons in and around the Baltic Sea region if Finland and Sweden join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization as tensions fueled by President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine spread.

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Tech-savvy nation packs a big punch

At just short of 5.5 million, Finland's population is even smaller than Hong Kong's - yet the northern European country has garnered a name for itself in the world of electronics that far outstrips its size. As a single example, just about everyone has heard of Angry Birds, the video game that is as entertaining as it is addictive.

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Nokia smartphones have become a symbol of Finland's technological expertise. Microsoft bought Nokia's handset business for US$7.2 billion in 2013. Photo: Reuters
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Landscape offers a wonderland for nature lovers to explore

Finland is the wildcard of European tourism - well away from run-of-the-mill itineraries and with an abundance of natural attractions. Relatively few travellers from China make it to Helsinki and beyond - around 135,000 per year from the mainland and Hong Kong, according to recent statistics. 

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A tour through the forests on a sled pulled by a team of dogs is a unique experience. Photo: Xinhua
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Pursuit of clean energy sources

Finland lies partly in the Arctic Circle and is the coldest country in the European Union (EU). So power, and likewise heating, is more than just a mere necessity - it's absolutely vital to maintain the country's high economic and social standards.

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Discovering Tampere as thriving investment, tourism centre

A "hidden gem", Tampere may not be highly recognised outside the Nordic region despite being Finland's fastest-developing city - but not for long. With the Tampere Region Economic Development Agency (TREDEA) at the helm, Tampere reinforces its commitment to attract global investments and tourists.

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Valmet advances globally with clean technology and solutions

Founded on a rich industrial history spanning more than 200 years, Valmet was reborn through the demerger of Metso's paper, pulp and power businesses in 2013. Through time and across economic movements, Valmet's commitment to developing fit-for-purpose and value-adding solutions remains unchanging.

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Pasi Laine, president and CEO
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T-Drill delivers fit-for-purpose tube and pipe fabrication solutions

China's 12th five-year plan, which calls for infrastructure and industrial upgrades, presents opportunities for hi-tech tube and pipe fabrication machinery manufacturers such as T-Drill. Trailblazing since the 1970s, its patented T-Drill method - a way of branching tubes and pipes more quickly and cost-efficiently without expensive T-fittings - has become a worldwide success.

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Anne Hanka, managing director
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Global portfolio secures TG Granit's spot as top granite supplier

Responding to the rapidly growing demand for high-quality stone blocks worldwide, the leading Finnish granite producer, TG Granit, is expanding its product offering to include more colours and one-of-a-kind varieties. 

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Polar Bear pitch draws investors to the mecca of high technology

Start-ups make their elevator pitch in an ice hole cut through the Oulujoki river during Oulu's annual Polar Bear Pitching event in February. Despite the freezing temperature, investors flock to the event because Oulu is at the front end of hi-tech with robust developments on the "internet of things" (IoT) and the fifth generation of wireless communications (5G). 

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Hibox connects users with integrated web TV

Before online streaming media became a trend, Hibox Systems already made its mark as a pioneer of internet TV. In 2004, the Finnish company's founders combined their skills in information technology and engineering to build an internet protocol television (IPTV) system middleware purchased by a rapidly growing Finnish hotel chain. Since then, Hibox has evolved into a global provider of advanced integrated turnkey information and entertainment solutions for clients in the hospitality, residential and telecommunications sectors.

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Andreas Ohman, chief technology officer and co-founder
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MariGroup eyes Asian partners for revolutionary waste control system

Goran Sundholm, a multiawarded entrepreneur recognised in 2002 for the highest number of patents in Finland, speaks of his inventions in plain terms. He jokingly describes the MetroTaifun system as a big vacuum cleaner and Elsi Smart Floor as a big touchpad. The two are products of MariGroup, where Sundholm is CEO and chairman of the board. 

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Martinex makes life easier with toys and functional items

Rakastu arkeen is a famous Finnish saying that exhorts people to fall in love with everyday life, and Martinex makes this possible by designing delightful and functional items for customers of all ages. As one of Finland's leading producers and wholesalers of household goods, textiles, toys and games, Martinex makes everyday life easier and more enjoyable.

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Sanoma's solutions designed to make positive impact on learning

How can content, technology and teaching combine to help each pupil to reach full potential? "Amid today's technologies, the killer app in education is still the teacher," says John Martin, CEO of Sanoma Learning - market leader in some of the world's best-performing education systems and frontrunner in digital transformation.

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Karkkainen grows retail and wholesale business with Asian suppliers

The mark of a true businessman lies not in his products nor place of trade, but in his passion to fulfil customers' needs and in pursuit of such. For Karkkainen - one of Finland's largest privately owned shopping centres - the pursuit started with a truck, an aspiring entrepreneur and an open road.

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Marko Koivuneva, marketing director
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Citycon opens gateway to Nordic retail sector

With strong demographic trends and a solid economic environment, the Nordic region boasts the fastest-growing cities in Europe. The region's capitals - Stockholm, Oslo and Helsinki - are ranked first, second and fourth among the fastest-growing cities in Europe and are prime locations for international investors and retailers. 

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Visedo's green technologies power energy-saving vehicles

As China moves towards infrastructure investments for sustainable economic growth, the award-winning Finnish company Visedo promises the latest in new energy vehicle technologies. 

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Fortaco reshapes the way heavy equipment is produced

Leading global manufacturing subcontractor Fortaco Group is reshaping the way industries produce heavy equipment. Covering the whole value chain from design and prototyping to testing and life-cycle support, the company gives original equipment manufacturers an opportunity to consolidate their supplier base and focus more on their core businesses.

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Lars Hellberg, president and CEO
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Analyse2 software boosts retailers' and suppliers' profits

To maximise overall sales, retailers and suppliers must have a mix of products that answers to shoppers' needs and demands in every store location. Analyse2 Assortment Planning solution does the process with ease and accuracy. The solution taps into a retailer's process to organise data, revealing shoppers' preferences and behaviour. It then advises on the best combination of products to put on the store shelves.

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Janne Anttila, founder and CEO
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Ponsse sets industry standards in mechanised tree harvesting

When forest machine entrepreneur Einari Vidgren could not find logging machines that measured up to his standards, he created his own under the Ponsse brand. After almost 45 years, the company today maintains the passion for creating some of the best mechanised heavy equipment for cut-to-length (CTL) logging. As opposed to transporting whole trees to sawmills, CTL is a highly mechanical and efficient harvesting method that cuts the trees on site into specific order sizes. 

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Epec helps OEMs create superior mobile machines

At daybreak, a contractor pulls up a map on his smartphone to see how his fleet of harvester machines are doing in the forest in real time. He can schedule maintenance, send size orders for logs, and view efficiency and production reports at the touch of a button. On the heavy equipment, an on-board computer relays size orders to sensors that guide the machine on how to cut the trees. 

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