Kazakhstan-Finland Business Forum Strengthens Trade, Investment, and Technological Cooperation

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev highlighted the expansion of trade, investment, energy, transport, digital innovation, and environmental cooperation between the two countries during the Kazakhstan-Finland Business Forum held on Oct. 28 as...

How countries failed to steer shipping to net zero, and where they go next

Negotiators from across the world met in London this month at the UN shipping agency’s headquarters to adopt landmark rules to reduce the sector’s carbon emissions. Though the rules had been agreed on in April, the meeting at the International...

Trump Makes Manufacturing Great Again: Nvidia to Build Supercomputers for DOE with Chips Made in America

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced that the company will build seven supercomputers for the Department of Energy with up to 100,000 chips all made in America. Huang said, “The first thing that President Trump asked me is, ‘bring manufacturing...

EU Pay Transparency Directive: what will it mean for international construction businesses?

European Parliament building in Brussels (Image: Grecaud Paul via AdobeStock - stock.adobe.com) With less than a year to go until the European Union’s (EU) Pay Transparency Directive takes effect, what does it mean for international construction...

Nvidia will build AI supercomputers for US Department of Energy

Published On 28 Oct 202528 Oct 2025 Nvidia, the artificial intelligence (AI) chip leader, will build seven new supercomputers for the United States Department of Energy (DOE), CEO Jensen Huang has said. The company has $500bn in bookings for its...

Nvidia to build AI supercomputers for US Energy Department, signs $500B deal in bookings for chips

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said on Tuesday that the artificial intelligence chip leader will build seven new supercomputers for the Energy Department, and said the company has $500 billion in bookings for its AI chips. The first company to be worth...

Valmet Automotive board gains industrial expertise

Seven-member board includes four new appointees following Finnish State becoming majority owner of contract manufacturer Valmet Automotive has reorganised its board of directors following the Finnish State becoming the company’s majority owner....

Honeywell unveils ‘breakthrough’ biomass technology to boost SAF production 

Honeywell has introduced a new process to convert agricultural and forestry waste into renewable fuels, including sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The US company describes it as a technological breakthrough and a major step toward lowering carbon...

President Alexander Stubb’s Official Visit to Uzbekistan Marks a New Chapter in Finland–Uzbekistan Relations

Executive Summary This report provides an analytical overview of the upcoming official visit of the President of Finland, Alexander Stubb, to the Republic of Uzbekistan, scheduled for October 30–31, 2025. The visit marks the first official trip by...

New music this week (part 2): Songs from Go-Jo, Erika Vikman, Luna and more

Although we’re officially into the Eurovision 2026 season, it will still be some time before we hear any national final and Eurovision songs. Thankfully, the music will always continue and a number of Eurovision artists are still producing new...

Lightware tech boosts hybrid classrooms at Finnish university

Manufacturer's Taurus UCX-4x3-HC40-BD presentation system, with integrated Dante audio, deployed across 40 classrooms at Centria University of Applied Sciences, in City of Kokkola Lightware’s Taurus UCX-4×3-HC40-BD presentation system has been...

Abandonment of Soviet Ammunition: Finland Switches to NATO Caliber

The Finnish Armed Forces have announced the transition to NATO-standard small-arms calibers and the abandonment of Soviet calibers. New purchases, in particular of the basic assault rifle, will be made exclusively in 5.56×45 mm, 7.62×51 mm, 9×19...

HaminaKotka Port opens first Finnish sulphur handling terminal

Posted on October 28, 2025 Kotka, Finland (Ports Europe) October 28, 2025 – AS LNK Industries has completed a sulphur handling terminal at the Port of HaminaKotka for Finnish logistics operator Rauanheimo. The project began in early 2024 and was...

Ranked: Countries With the Largest Forests in 2025

Ranked: 35 Countries With the Largest Forests in 2025 See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key...

Arkansas’ forestry industry under strain from trade disputes, decreased demand

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. Like rice and soybean farmers of the Delta, foresters of the southern and western portions of the state are facing their own economic challenges, putting one of...

Africa Emerges as Most Fraud-Exposed Region Globally, New Sumsub Study Reveals

In collaboration with Statista, Sumsub released its 2nd annual Global Fraud Index, showcasing fraud trends across 100+ countries Africa remains the world’s most exposed region to fraud, with an average regional score of 3.84 on the Sumsub 2025...

Presidents of Finland and Kazakhstan say of importance of achieving peace in Ukraine

Photo: https://news.dtkt.ua Following Finnish President Alexander Stubb's official visit to Kazakhstan, he and his Kazakh counterpart, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, issued a joint statement in which, among other things, they declared the importance of...

Finland calls for US, EU to pile more pressure to stop Russia's expansion campaign

Finland is pushing for stronger action against Russia’s energy sector, saying current sanctions are not forcing Moscow to reconsider its war in Ukraine, according to reporting provided for this briefing. Elina Valtonen, the Foreign Minister, said...

SpinDrive raises funding to scale magnetic bearing tech for cleaner industry

SpinDrive, a Finland-based provider of active magnetic bearing (AMB) systems, has secured new growth funding led by long-time investors Rhapsody Venture Partners and Innovestor. Founded in 2015, SpinDrive commercialises magnetic-levitation...

Best Lapland holiday deals 2025: Save on winter escapes to Finland

From meeting Santa in his hometown to riding through snowy forests on a husky sled, a Lapland holiday is an unforgettable way to experience the magic of winter. With Lapland UK captivating families closer to home, many are now searching for the...