by Antti Rahikainen | Oct 13, 2025 | Editors Choice, ASEAN, Finland, Food & Drinks, Indonesia, Trade
Interview with Mohammad Zen, distinguished authority on halal certification The clock is ticking for Finnish exports. A critical regulatory deadline looms, threatening to exclude Finnish food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic companies from Indonesia, one of the...
by Antti Rahikainen | Oct 8, 2025 | Education, ASEAN, Editors Choice, Finland, Innovation
Entry to the Embassy of Finland’s three exclusive events is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please register by 10 October using the link: 👉 Register for Embassy Events 👈. Contact the experts directly to arrange meetings. Introduction:...
by Antti Rahikainen | Sep 17, 2025 | Education, AI, Editors Choice, Innovation, Visions
How leading education institutions are leveraging Finnish expertise and AI to transform learning outcomes In today’s competitive education landscape, student wellbeing isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s a strategic imperative. Recent research confirms...
by Antti Rahikainen | Aug 18, 2025 | Editors Choice, Business, Digitalization, Innovation, Technology
Finland elevates technology as a core element of its foreign and security policy, driving global influence through innovation and collaboration. Finland’s Foreign Ministry recently hosted a vital event unveiling the focus areas of Finland’s international...
by Antti Rahikainen | Aug 13, 2025 | Editors Choice, Aviation, Exports, Imports, Investment, Sweden, Thailand, Trade
Saab Gripen E/F fighter jets soar over the iconic King and Queen Royal Pagodas in Doi Inthanon. (AI created) How Sweden’s Saab secured a strategic victory over US competitors, and what this means for Nordic companies in ASEAN While Nordic business circles are...
by Antti Rahikainen | Aug 6, 2025 | Editors Choice, ASEAN, Business, Economy, Exports, Investment, Research, Taxation
The United States introduced new tariffs on ASEAN countries through an executive order signed by President Donald Trump on 31 July 2025, marking a significant shift in US trade policy. These levies, scheduled to take effect on 7 August, present a pivotal challenge for...
