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There are numerous services available in Finland for international talent looking to climb the career ladder or pursue entrepreneurship.

Finding meaningful employment in a foreign country can be a daunting task for anyone. We take a look at the numerous services available in Finland for international talent looking to climb the career ladder or pursue entrepreneurship. 

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Finland works to retain its international talent

芬兰全力以赴留住国际人才

As Finland faces a talent shortage, more companies are considering hiring international talent. The benefits are clear, including diverse expertise, faster problem-solving, increased creativity and richer cultural experiences.

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International talents boost innovation and problem-solving

芬兰需要翻倍国际人才数量，助力创新

Every November, the Slush startup event in Helsinki becomes the heart of Europe's tech ecosystem. This year, Finnish companies made a splash in a variety of industries including health, food, sustainability, work life and even quantum computing. 

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Future-proof innovations emerge from Finland

芬兰不断涌现面向未来的创新成果

2023

The next decade promises greater connectivity than the world has ever seen. What does 6G mean, exactly, and how is Finland leading the charge for the future of communications?

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Finnish companies connect the dots for 6G

芬兰公司正搭建6G网络

Finland remains the world’s happiest country – what implications does this have for the local entrepreneurial spirit?

Find happiness in entrepreneurship- Finland ranks high as a startup hub, providing opportunities for new businesses to flourish.

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Happiness is starting your own business in Finland

幸福就是在芬兰开创你的事业

Finland’s critical comms ecosystem is preparing for a broadband upgrade to its pioneering and world-leading public safety network, Virve.

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Co-operation is key to Finland’s critical communications success

合作——芬兰在关键通信领域成功发展的关键因素

2024

As the next wireless era looms, Finnish expertise is driving higher speeds, lowered latency, expanded capacity and fortified security against cyber threats.

Finnish collaborative expertise spearheads the upcoming 6G era, bringing faster speeds, reduced latency, increased capacity and enhanced security against cyber threats.

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Finland is happy to connect with 6G

Finnish scaleups have shown their resilience to economic headwinds by continuing to grow and improving their bottom line. 

An analysis by the Finnish daily Helsingin Sanomat shows that leading Finnish scaleups grew and increased their bottom line despite the economic turbulence of 2023.

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Major Finnish scaleups unfazed by economic headwinds

芬兰成长型企业在经济逆风中实现增长

Speakers at Vaasa EnergyWeek in 2024 outlined Finland’s current and future role in the green transition, as a leader in battery and hydrogen solutions.

Finnish battery and hydrogen solutions garnered attention at the recent Vaasa EnergyWeek.

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Finland is charged up about the green transition

芬兰引领绿色能源转型

Some of Finland’s biggest brands were established by newcomers to the country – a trend that shows no signs abating in the local food and beverage industry.

Discover how immigrant entrepreneurs are transforming Finland’s food and beverage industry, from craft beer to sustainable coffee, with a fresh global perspective

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International perspective is food for thought in Finland

芬兰食品行业的国际视野

Finland’s approach to generative AI is developing rapidly, transforming business and language models and pioneering game development.

Explore Finland's rise in AI innovation, from transformative language models and secure enterprise solutions to groundbreaking game development. Finnish companies like Silo AI, Root Signals and ConfidentialMind are paving the way for a robust AI ecosystem in Europe.

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Finnish companies generate innovation with AI

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Finland is quietly becoming one of Europe’s most innovative AI hubs, not through flashy headlines but through thoughtful, human-first applications. From education and public services to research and clean energy, the country is finding distinctly humane ways to harness artificial intelligence.

Finland is quietly building a bold, human-centred AI ecosystem – with clean energy, public education, private investment, and even sermons written by AI.

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Church sermons, clean energy and coding inmates: Finland’s AI future is here

教堂布道、清洁能源，囚犯编程： 芬兰的人工智能未来已来

Academic research forms the foundation of Finland’s space economy, with growing efforts to translate research into business.

Explore Finland's growing space sector, from cutting-edge satellite technology by ICEYE and Kuva Space to ESA-backed research initiatives and Finland's role in NASA’s Artemis mission. Discover how Finnish expertise is shaping the future of space exploration and Earth observation.

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Finland’s space industry takes off

芬兰航天工业腾飞

Finland is once again punching above its weight in European innovation. Nine young Finns have been named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe list for 2025, recognised for their impact across fields from AI to aerospace, venture capital to green industry.

Meet the nine Finnish changemakers recognised in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe 2025 list. From AI and space tech to green industry, these Finns are reshaping the future of innovation.

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Finnish changemakers make Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe 2025

九名芬兰改革先驱入选2025年福布斯欧洲“30位30岁以下精英榜”：重新定义北欧科技的创新者们

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Finland continues to make transport a greener proposition – be it by air, water or land.

Discover how Finland is leading the global green transition with innovations in sustainable transport, clean energy, and eco-friendly technologies. 

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Finland powers through green transition

芬兰推动绿色转型

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Good News from Finland spoke to Sami Tallberg, an ambassador of Finnish wild food, about “nature’s supermarket”, his new restaurant project and what the future holds.

After years spent working in high-profile restaurants around the world, wild food has become Sami Tallberg’s “ikigai”, his reason for being.

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“Wild food isn’t just a privilege of rich people or fancy restaurants, it’s an everyman’s right”, Sami Tallberg states

“野生食物不是富人或高档餐厅的专属，而是普罗大众皆有的权利。”—把芬兰天然野菜推向世界的名厨萨米•塔尔伯格（Sami Tallberg）

We caught up with author Katja Pantzar to discuss the power of simple actions, the modern definition of sisu and her new projects underway.

After moving to Finland, author Katja Pantzar has turned her discoveries on Nordic-style wellbeing into books and numerous media appearances globally. We caught up with Katja to discuss the power of simple actions, the modern definition of sisu and her new projects.

What does sisu mean today? Author Katja Pantzar shares insights on how this Finnish trait of grit and perseverance has evolved in modern culture.

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Katja Pantzar: “The meaning of sisu lives, grows and changes."

 “sisu的涵义不断演变和发展。”— 书写北欧式幸福的作家卡蒂亚•潘察（Katja Pantzar）

Long-distance runner Nina Chydenius is used to hard work, dedication and dreaming big. She also helps young athletes struggling with eating disorders.

Long-distance runner Nina Chydenius is used to hard work, dedication and dreaming big. Still, it isn’t only the 2024 Summer Olympics she has set in her sights, but also helping young athletes struggling with eating disorders.

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“Eating disorders are common in sports, but their treatment is focused too much on how to eat,” says Nina Chydenius

 “饮食失调症在体育界屡见不鲜，但其治疗过多地聚焦在如何饮食”– 尼娜•奇德尼乌斯（Nina Chydenius)

Signmark was catapulted to fame as the first deaf musician to sign an international record deal. His recipe for success? Focusing on things that matter and 100 per cent commitment.

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“Sign language should be considered a minority language, not a disability,” says Signmark

“手语应被视为一种少数群体使用的语言，而不是残疾人的特点。” —全球第一个获得唱片合约的聋人音乐家西恩马克（Signmark）

Behind the jewellery brand Chao & Eero is a designer couple Chao-Hsien Kuo and Eero Hintsanen, who share a passion for unique wearable pieces. We talked with the duo about their creative process and different design aesthetics.

Behind the jewellery brand Chao & Eero is a designer couple Chao-Hsien Kuo and Eero Hintsanen, who share a passion for unique wearable pieces.

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“Our styles are like the two sides of Finland,” say Chao-Hsien Kuo and Eero Hintsanen

“我们的风格就像芬兰的两面。”—同获芬兰年度金匠荣耀的设计夫妻档郭昭贤与艾罗·辛萨宁（Chao-Hsien Kuo & Eero Hintsanen）

Siamäk Naghian has taken the long road home and found meaning living in Iisalmi and working as the CEO of Genelec.

Siamäk Naghian has taken the long road home and found meaning living in Iisalmi and working as the managing director of Genelec.

Discover how Siamäk Naghian, managing director of Genelec, followed an extraordinary journey from rural Iran to Finland – embracing Finnish society, values, music, and art while giving back through his leadership and personal story.

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Siamäk Naghian: “Without art and music, life would be soulless."

“没有艺术和音乐的生活是没有灵魂的。”—在芬兰找到生命意义的顶级音箱公司总裁赛马可•纳吉安（Siamäk Naghian）

IQM CEO Jan Goetz describes his transition from an academic career to deep-tech entrepreneurship as “being thrown into cold water”. It has meant learning many things on the fly, but Goetz has also found surprising similarities between the two. Good News from Finland talked with him about the future of quantum computers, maintaining a work-life balance and how a PhD can teach entrepreneurial skills.

IQM CEO Jan Goetz describes his transition from an academic career to deep-tech entrepreneurship as “being thrown into cold water”. It has meant learning many things on the fly, but Goetz has also found surprising similarities between the two. 

IQM CEO Jan Goetz shares how he went from academic research to leading one of Europe’s top quantum computing startups – and why solving the world’s toughest problems will require more than classical computing.

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Jan Goetz: “There are many problems so complicated that classical computers will never be able to solve them"

"有很多问题非常复杂，传统计算机永远无法解决。”—杨•高兹（Jan Goetz）

Learning by doing is a mantra that has propelled Ronny Eriksson to pursue a range of things.

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“We should all be a bit more ambitious,” declares Ronny Eriksson

 “我们都应该更加雄心勃勃。” —罗尼·埃里克森（Ronny Eriksson）

Finnish actor and filmmaker Max Ovaska is equally at home in front of the camera as he is behind it. You probably won’t hear him bragging about it, however.

Known for his roles in Deadwind, Bordertown, and Heavy Trip, Finnish actor Max Ovaska is now making waves behind the camera. His directorial debut, Carrier, explores bold storytelling as he continues to shape Finland's film industry.

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Max Ovaska: “There’s still truth in the stereotype of Finns being silent."

“外界对芬兰人沉默寡言的刻板印象不无道理。”—芬兰知名演员兼新锐导演麦克斯•奥瓦斯卡（Max Ovaska）

Bunny-eared trainers and lollipop heels made shoe designer Minna Parikka a household name among global celebrities and influencers. At the peak of her success, she then quit her brand.

Finnish shoe designer Minna Parikka shares her thoughts on her creative process, discussing her innovative designs, inspiration and her ongoing pursuit of reinvention. 

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Minna Parikka: “I get bored very easily with things."

“我很容易对各种事情感到厌烦，” —知名度席卷国际的女鞋设计师明娜•帕里卡（Minna Parikka）

In the land of frozen seas and perpetual darkness, two outsiders have defied the odds and put Finland on the international wine map. 

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“We've captured the essence of the Finnish berries in our wine,” say Paola Guerrero de Cohen and David Cohen

“我们的葡萄酒浓缩了芬兰浆果中的精华成分。” 宝拉•古莱罗-德-科汉（Paola Guerrero de Cohen）和大卫•科汉（ David Cohen）说道

Eicca Toppinen, the Finnish cellist and co-founder of Apocalyptica, is a perfect embodiment of the cutting-edge Finnish heavy metal scene.


Apocalyptica co-founder Eicca Toppinen reflects on Finland’s deep-rooted metal culture, the emotional power of music, and how nature continues to inspire his creative journey.

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Eicca Toppinen: “We should find again our respect for nature and the fact that we are part of everything surrounding us."

”我们应该思考如何找回对大自然的尊重；事实上，我们都是周围万物的一部分。”—启示录乐队大提琴手艾卡•托皮宁（Eicca Toppinen)

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Five from Finland

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It’s that time of the year again. Holidays are coming, carols are playing, and it’s time to stake stock of our most read articles in 2021.

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Our most popular stories in 2021

2021年最受欢迎报道盘点

2021 has shaped up to be a banner year for Finnish entrepreneurship, with many innovative local companies focusing on growth and attracting serious investments.

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2021’s biggest investment rounds

2021年最大投资回合

Sustainable development, wellbeing of women, happiness, healthcare and startups – Finland has been recognised in a wide range of global indices over the past 12 months.

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Top index rankings for 2021

2021年最高国家指数排名

Finnish experts have come up with a wide range of solutions to create healthier living environments and protect us from harmful bacteria, viruses, yeasts and moulds.

Finnish experts have come up with a wide range of innovative products and solutions to create healthier living environments and protect us from harmful bacteria, viruses, yeasts and moulds.

Innovation, sustainability & global success from Finland

5 ways Finnish companies are solving real problems with AI

From waste to walls – Finnish expertise leads EU project turning waste into construction solutions

Finnish researchers help make meetings less painful

Finnish startups to scale healthier food, smarter batteries, life-tracking apps and IT automation

Food, heat, AI and more: Finland’s recipe for a greener future

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