Sanctions against Russia important, but pressure must be increased – Finnish FM

Finland's Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen praised the recent U.S. and EU sanctions targeting Russia's energy sector but called for greater pressure to force Moscow to end its war against Ukraine. That is according to Bloomberg, Ukrinform reports....

Malaysia, Finland to deepen cooperation in tech, satellites and education, says Tok Mat

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 — Malaysia and Finland have agreed to strengthen cooperation in several key areas, particularly in the fields of high-technology transfer, satellites and education. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said Finland is...

Malaysia, Finland To Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation In Various Fields - Mohamad

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Finland have agreed to strengthen cooperation in several key areas, particularly in the fields of high-technology transfer, satellites and education. Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said...

Finland to join ASEAN treaty during Southeast Asia visit

Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will travel to Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore from 24 to 28 October to mark Finland’s growing engagement with Southeast Asia. The visit will focus on Finland’s accession to ASEAN’s Treaty of...

Warriors’ Trade Talks for Markkanen Prove Wise Decision

San Francisco, CA — The Golden State Warriors faced a significant decision during the 2024 offseason regarding a potential trade for Lauri Markkanen of the Utah Jazz. Despite strong interest and extensive discussions with the Jazz, a deal did not...

Finland will finance the purchase of American weapons for Ukraine worth €100 million

The Finnish government will allocate €100 million to purchase American weapons for Ukraine under the PURL initiative. According to Yle, citing Helsingin Sanomat, the government led by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo determined the financial...

More SMEs report good financial health, survey shows

Nearly half of Finnish small and medium-sized enterprises now rate their financial position as good, according to the latest Entrepreneur Survey. The October 2025 survey found that 49 percent of SMEs describe their current financial situation as...

Finland to host December Summit for EU eastern flank nations

Finland will host a summit for leaders of countries on the European Union’s eastern flank to push their common messaging on defence initiatives. The summit on Dec. 16 in Helsinki will include at least Poland, Romania, Bulgaria as well as the...

Finland: Outstanding relationship provides strong foundation for open, constructive dialogue

Ambassador of Finland to China Mikko Kinnunen (left) briefs the media in Beijing on October 15, 2025. Photo: Dong Feng/GTThe Embassy of the Republic of Finland hosted a press conference at the Finnish Ambassador's Residence in Beijing on October...

Việt Nam exchanges experiences with Finland's innovation fund, space technology company

Finland ‘best prepared for fusion’ – report

Novatron Fusion Group – the only private fusion energy company in the Nordic states – is preparing to build a pilot fusion reactor in the Nordic region during the 2030s. A new study conducted by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland shows that...

Malaysia chairs joint Asean ministerial talks today ahead of summit; Timor-Leste, Finland to join key accords

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 — The Asean Joint Foreign and Economic Ministers’ Meeting will convene today to align strategic priorities between both tracks ahead of the 47th Asean Summit and Related Summits beginning Sunday. The joint meeting, bringing...

ASEAN Joint Foreign-Economic Ministers’ Meeting Convenes Today

By Maizatul Jamny Muhammad Rosli KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Joint Foreign and Economic Ministers’ Meeting will convene today to align strategic priorities between both tracks ahead of the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits...

General : ASEAN Joint Foreign-Economic Ministers’ Meeting Convenes Today

By Maizatul Jamny Muhammad Rosli KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Joint Foreign and Economic Ministers’ Meeting will convene today to align strategic priorities between both tracks ahead of the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits...

Finland advises Trump to give Ukraine Tomahawks

Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo believes Ukraine must be equipped to match or exceed Russia's capabilities because Vladimir Putin only responds to strength. He said this in an interview with POLITICO, Ukrinform reports. According to Orpo,...

Finland's forest industry struggles as major producers report weaker Q3 results

HELSINKI, Oct. 23 (Xinhua) -- Finland's forest industry remains under pressure as leading producers posted weaker third-quarter earnings, underscoring sluggish demand, low prices, and continued market uncertainty. Stora Enso said Thursday its...

Việt Nam exchanges experiences with Finland's innovation fund, space technology company

HELSINKI — A Vietnamese delegation led by Nguyễn Duy Ngọc, Politburo member, Chairman of the Party Central Committee's Inspection Commission, and Deputy Head of the Central Steering Committee for the Development of Science, Technology, Innovation...

Warriors Urged to Trade Jimmy Butler, Jonathan Kuminga and Four First-Round Picks for $175,369,698 Superstar

Colin Cowherd thinks the Golden State Warriors will need more than Jimmy Butler to contend for a championship with Steph Curry. The analyst suggested the Warriors are too old to compete in the stacked Western Conference for an 82-game season and...

Finland set for record-breaking winter tourism season in 2025

Finland braces for record-breaking, eco-friendly winter tourism boom in 2025. Photo Credit: Alexandr Bormotin via Unsplash FINLAND is preparing for what is promising to be a winter tourism season for the history books in 2025. The country is...

Vietnam exchanges experiences with Finland's innovation fund, space technology company

Helsinki (VNA) — A Vietnamese delegation led by Nguyen Duy Ngoc, Politburo member, Chairman of the Party Central Committee's Inspection Commission, and Deputy Head of the Central Steering Committee for the Development of Science, Technology,...