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Look, up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! Oh, hang on, it's been snowing so hard we can't tell you what it is... Probably another nugget of good news, we're betting, given all the great headlines falling from the clouds at present!

 

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In education, JAMK is jointly establishing a cyber security centre in Singapore and XAMK is providing a degree programme in nursing to China.

 

Meanwhile, in funding, MetGen has secured 500 000 euros for its role in the EU-funded WoodZymes research project.

 

Great stuff!

 

Finns have also been taking the podium this past week. Kukouri Mobile Entertainment was named the best indie developer at the Mobile Game Awards in London and actor Eero Milonoff was awarded Best Supporting Actor in Sweden.

 

Speaking of our neighbours to the west, there have been some big developments for two Finnish firms this past week that involve Swedish companies.

 

Oh, did someone also mention global indexes? Finland is the third-least corrupt country in the world and also placed sixth in the 2019 Global Talent Competitiveness Index.

 

Hurrah!!

 

Looking for additional reasons why Finland Works? Stephen from Kenya has a thing or two to say about the level of efficiency here.

 

As always, there's plenty more goodness to be found. Wander over to our website and follow us on social media via the icons at the bottom of this page.

 

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Sugar Daddies Co makes world-saving a sweet treat

Bees will be bees – if only we stop destroying their habitat. Finnish company Sugar Daddies Co spreads the word of the plight of our pollinators in delicious – and smile-provoking – ways.

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Frameright focuses on the right angle

This Finnish company was born out of the urge to give photos the shape they deserve.

 

Five for Friday: Award-winning foods

Finnish food and ingredients are leaving taste buds tingling around the world.

 

My career: From start to Finnish

Discover the advice that Stephen from Kenya has for people contemplating making a move to Finland for work.

 
 
 
 
 

Finland’s knack for talent ranks high up globally

Finland has placed sixth in the 2019 Global Talent Competitiveness Index, while Helsinki ranked seventh in the world.

 

Lift-off for partnership between VTT and ESA

VTT and ESA have inked an agreement to develop non-terrestrial 5G networks together.

 

FORCIOT raises EUR 4 million for stretchable electronics

Volvo and Heraeus have  invested in this Tampere-based stretchable electronics startup.

 
 
 
 
 

Finland on top of critical communications

This week, Peter Clemons explains why Finland is leading the way towards a better, smarter and safer world.

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10 Questions: Alex Mattson

The auspicious music producer Alex Mattson shares his thoughts on the Finnish electronic dance music scene today and who has inspired him the most.

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Good News from Finland, on video

The Finnish approach keep leading the way. Check out how!

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