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Settle down for success in Finland, the happiest country in the world
Press release 20.3.2023

Settle down for success in Finland, the happiest country in the world

For the 6th year in a row, Finland has been named the happiest country in the annual World Happiness Report published by the Sustainable Development Solutions Network, a global initiative of the UN. The Finnish way of happiness is rooted in tremendous societal stability, with a high degree of equality and, among other things, political and civil freedom. It may sound far-fetched, but happiness, along with a skilled workforce and predictability, is also one of the factors that make Finland a prime location for doing business.

The Magnetic North
News 6.3.2023

The Magnetic North

Simon Anholt, leading authority on national image and the creator of the Good Country Index, has been a fan of Finland for a long time. Currently ranking 5th in the world in the Good Country Index, Finland has a tendency to punch well above its weight class in the image department, he says.

FDI Barometer: What role do taxes play in success stories from Finland?
News 2.3.2023

FDI Barometer: What role do taxes play in success stories from Finland?

Finland does not have a reputation as a “tax paradise” – and sure, all those world-class welfare state services are, ultimately, funded by the taxpayer. But is Finland a very heavy-handed tax collector for businesses?

Finland driving 6G development for a safer, more sustainable, and connected planet
Press release 21.2.2023

Finland driving 6G development for a safer, more sustainable, and connected planet

The golden era of 6G technology is tantalizingly close – and with it a safer, more sustainable, and connected planet that promises to shake up the future of mankind. Finland is a global forerunner in developing 6G – indeed there are already numerous research initiatives and industry vertical specific visions to help support companies and societies around the world.

The power is in the oats – Finland encourages export of its resilient oats
Press release 9.2.2023

The power is in the oats – Finland encourages export of its resilient oats

Finland is calling on food manufacturers and retailers to source products from Finnish oat producers to meet growing consumer demand for nutrient-rich oat-based products and address oat shortages in supply chains.

FDI Barometer: International companies want to keep growing in Finland
News 6.2.2023

FDI Barometer: International companies want to keep growing in Finland

Even during the Covid-19 pandemic, international companies operating in Finland were hard at work planning to expand local operations. Over half (57%) of foreign affiliates had plans to expand operations or make new investments in Finland in 2020-2022.