(IN BRIEF) The University of Helsinki has initiated a doctoral education pilot, sponsored by the Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture, offering three-year positions for doctoral researchers. With 236 vacancies across 11 sectoral pilots, the application period runs until April … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Stora Enso has released its Green and Sustainability-Linked Financing Report for 2023, highlighting the allocation of proceeds from green bonds and bilateral loans. The report details the environmental benefits achieved through projects in sustainable forest management and product … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) and Aalto University Foundation sign a EUR 45 million loan agreement for the construction and renovation of Aalto University campus buildings in Espoo, Finland. The funding supports projects aimed at enhancing higher education, research, … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Construction, Education, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities
Tagged Aalto University, Aalto University Foundation, Aalto-korkeakoulusäätiö sr, construction, Espoo, financing, Finland, K3, Kide, Kide buildings, loan, Marsio, NIB, Otaparkki, renovation
(IN BRIEF) The Council of Europe Development Bank (CEB) has approved 11 new loans totaling €1.3 billion across various countries and sectors. These loans aim to address critical social issues such as microfinance, healthcare, education, and post-disaster reconstruction. Among the … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Business, European Union, Financial, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Poland, Serbia, Slovakia, Small Business, Society, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine
Tagged Bosnia and Herzegovina, Carlo Monticelli, CEB, Europe, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, investments, partnership, Poland, SERBIA, Slovakia, Social Sector, Spain, Turkey, UKRAINE
(IN BRIEF) A recent study by the University of Helsinki and the University of Tampere suggests that Lewy body disease, the second most common brain degenerative disorder after Alzheimer’s, may be more prevalent in middle-aged individuals than previously believed. Utilizing … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Hiab, a part of Cargotec, introduces a new lineup of emission-free electric hybrid crane solutions, known as HIAB wspr, offering versatility and sustainability for various segments. These cranes, powered by both truck engines and electric power take-off (ePTO), … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Cargotec, emission-free, Hiab, HIAB wspr, Hybrid Crane, Mattias Berglund, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Nordea announces the update of its internal allocation framework at the onset of 2024, aimed at bolstering transparency, accountability, and decision-making efficacy in capital deployment and resource allocation. The revised framework aligns business area profitability metrics with the … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged decision-making, Financial, Internal Allocation Framework, investment, Nordea
(IN BRIEF) Telia Denmark has once again clinched the top spot for customer-perceived network quality in the country, thanks to Nokia’s advanced managed services. Umlaut, a renowned advisory firm, bestowed this recognition for the second consecutive year, underscoring Telia’s commitment … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Awards, Business, Denmark, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Awards, Daniel Askeroth, Erez Sverdlov, Managed Services, Network Excellence, Nokia, partnership, sustainability, Telia Denmark, umlaut
(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has inked a 10-year loan agreement with Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget SCA (Publ) to co-finance the Fasikan Wind Farm in Jämtland county, northern Sweden. Valued at SEK 1 billion, this loan will bolster the … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden
Tagged Fasikan Wind Farm, Kim Krokfors, NIB, Northern Sweden, partnership, sustainability, Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget SCA
(IN BRIEF) Norwegian People’s Aid, in collaboration with Telia, is piloting the use of portable mobile base stations to extend cellular coverage in areas lacking network infrastructure. This initiative aims to enhance communication capabilities during critical search and rescue missions, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Non Profit, Norway, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Henning Huuse, humanitarian, Jon Christian Hillestad, Kristoffer Christiansen, Norway, Norwegian People’s Aid, partnership, Portable Mobile Base Stations, Search and Rescue Missions, sustainability, Telia
(IN BRIEF) Citycon Oyj has released its 2023 Sustainability Accounts, showcasing the impact of its revised sustainability strategy. Key achievements include the transformation of centers into transportation hubs emphasizing green mobility, integration of AI technology for enhanced energy efficiency, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Finland, Industrial, Marketing, News, Real Estate, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Citycon, Community Engagement, Green mobility, Henrica Ginström, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Gasum, a leading Nordic energy company, and the Norwegian Road Transport Association (NLF) have joined forces to promote the use of biogas as a key component of Norway’s green energy transition. The collaboration aims to raise awareness about … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged biogas, fossil diesel, Gasum, Jogeir Munkeby, Kjell Olafsrud, Norway, Norwegian Road Transport Association (NLF), partnership, Rune Amundsen, sustainability, Transportation Industry
(IN BRIEF) Alma Media Solutions Brand Studio’s podcast, “Cyber Pirates,” designed for DNA business solutions, has been recognized as the best podcast in the esteemed digital marketing Grand One competition. The eight-part series, targeting business decision-makers, garnered over 22,000 listeners, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Metsä Group has announced plans to build a demo plant for lignin refining at its Äänekoski bioproduct mill, with equipment supplied by ANDRITZ. Scheduled for completion in late 2025, the plant aims to refine lignin, a substance in … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Business, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Andritz, Finland, Ismo Nousiainen, Kari Tuominen, lignin, Lignin Refining Demo Plant, Metsä Group, partnership, Raquel Fortes, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Metso, a leading provider of sustainable solutions for the mining and aggregates industries, has inaugurated its largest service center globally in Karratha, Western Australia. With an investment of approximately EUR 32 million, this expansive facility spans 35,000 m² … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Global Service Center, Karratha, Metso, partnership, Sami Takaluoma, Stuart Sneyd, sustainability, Western Australia
(IN BRIEF) The Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has signed a EUR 50 million loan agreement with Nefab Group AB, a Swedish industrial packaging company, to facilitate its acquisitions of US PolyFlex Products Inc. and Swiss Cargopack group AG, as well … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged acquisitions, Nefab Group, NIB, partnership, Patrick Nylund, sustainability, Sweden, Swiss Cargopack group AG, US PolyFlex Products Inc.
(IN BRIEF) Gasum Group has made its annual reports for the year 2023 available on its website, comprising the annual review, sustainability report, and governance and remuneration report. The financial review highlights a 44.0 percent decrease in revenue to EUR … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged Financial, Gasum Group, investment, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) has signed a 7-year loan agreement to support ferry and express boat operator Norled AS in its investments towards zero and low carbon vessels and associated land-based infrastructure in Norway from 2024 to 2030. … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Norway, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Harald Rokke, Maritime Transition, NIB, Norled AS, Norway, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Mercedes-Benz Trucks engineers have completed rigorous trials of the battery-electric eActros 600 in Rovaniemi, Finland, enduring temperatures as low as minus 35 degrees Celsius. Dr. Christof Weber, Head of Global Testing, expresses satisfaction with the test outcomes, praising … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Finnvera, in collaboration with its subsidiary Finnish Export Credit Ltd, launches bill of exchange financing for Finnish exporters engaged in long-term export transactions, particularly benefiting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). This financing solution complements the Export Credit introduced … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Finland, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Small Business
Tagged Bill of Exchange Financing, Financial, Finnish Export Credit Ltd, Finnvera, investment, Juuso Heinilä, Minna Lindqvist, Otto Lindstedt, partnership, SMEs, sustainability, transactions
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