Foreign businesses upbeat on China's devt prospects as top meeting deliberates on draft proposals for 15th Five-Year Plan

A view of the Lujiazui area in Shanghai Photo: VCG Multiple foreign business representatives in China praised the country's continuous opening-up efforts and expressed strong confidence in China's development prospects, as a top meeting focusing...

Party chief affirms Việt Nam ready to serve as bridge linking Finland with EU and ASEAN

HELSINKI — Party General Secretary Tô Lâm affirmed that Việt Nam always welcomes and facilitates Finnish enterprises investing in the country and stands ready to work with Finland as a bridge linking the European Union (EU) and the Association of...

Finland’s New F-35 Engine Hub Could Transform Arctic Air Readiness

Finland has completed its new F135 engine assembly and maintenance center in Linnavuori, marking a key milestone ahead of its F-35A deliveries in 2026. The facility deepens Finland’s role in NATO’s air defense network and strengthens logistics...

Việt Nam, Finland issue joint statement on establishing Strategic Partnership

HELSINKI — Việt Nam and Finland have issued a joint statement on establishing a strategic partnership during the official visit to the European country from October 20 – 22 by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam Central Committee...

Škoda goes to court over Helsinki LRV contract

Škoda Transtech is contesting the award of a contract for 63 LRVs to Stadler earlier this month. Škoda has previously supplied Artic LRVs to Helsinki. ŠKODA Transtech has submitted a formal complaint to the Finnish Market Court in response to the...

'Fairy tale' Christmas market was unlike any I've been to

08:21, 22 Oct 2025Updated 08:22, 22 Oct 2025 Tallinn at Christmas(Image: Tallinn City Tourist Office & Convention Bureau) Last Christmas, I opted to forgo the typical British yuletide markets and venture to a less frequented European destination...

Việt Nam always treasures traditional friendship with Finland: Party chief

HELSINKI — General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam Central Committee Tô Lâm has affirmed that Việt Nam always attaches importance to its traditional friendship with Finland. The Vietnamese Party leader made the statement while meeting...

Finland to join PURL initiative to purchase American weapons for Ukraine

Finnish Defense Minister Henri Hakkänen announced that his country will join the Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List initiative. It allows for the purchase of American weapons for Ukraine at the expense of NATO countries. The ministerʼs words...

New Joint Nordic Chamber of Commerce Emerges from EXPO 2025 in Japan

Five Nordic chambers of commerce in Japan – from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden – are proud to announce the official launch of the Nordic Kansai Business Alliance (NKBA). Building on momentum from the successful Nordic Pavilion at...

Finland joins initiative to purchase weapons from US for Ukraine

Finnish Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen. Photo: Bloomberg via Getty Images Finland has decided to join the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative, which involves purchasing weapons in the United States for transfer to...

Vietnamese, Finnish leaders witness signing of cooperation documents

Helsinki (VNA) – General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and Finnish President Alexander Stubb witnessed the signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) on bilateral cooperation in Helsinki on October 21...

Is Travel Insurance Worth It For Winter Weather Delays?

Winter weather can cause serious delays. But will travel insurance help? getty When a blizzard disrupted air travel in New England last winter, Kevin Heimlich learned a painful lesson about the limits of travel insurance. Heimlich, who runs a...

Finland to join NATO initiative to buy US weapons for Ukraine

Finland has announced its intention to join NATO's initiative to purchase American weapons for Ukraine, APA reports, citing RBC-Ukraine. A new package of military aid is expected in the near future, according to Finnish Defense Minister Antti...

British star Amarni Banks secures first round victory at Lexus Wrexham Open

Wrexham.com > News Posted: Tue 21st Oct 2025 British star Amarni Banks was happy with her performance as she enjoyed a first round victory over Finland’s Laura Hietaranta as the main draw matches got underway at the Lexus Wrexham Open. Banks, the...

Waldorf Astoria Opens in Helsinki, Marking the Brand’s Nordic Debut

A new era of luxury has arrived in the Finnish capital as Waldorf Astoria makes its long-awaited Nordic debut in Helsinki. Owned by M&L Group and operated by Hilton, the landmark property spans four beautifully preserved heritage buildings...

Waldorf Astoria Lands in Helsinki

The hotel chain has made its Nordic debut, unveiling a new era of luxury in the heart of Helsinki in Finland. Owned by M&L Group and operated by Hilton under the Waldorf Astoria brand, the landmark property spans four beautifully preserved...

Finland to provide new aid package to Ukraine and join PURL initiative

Finland will deliver a new aid package to Ukraine this week and join the PURL initiative for the procurement of U.S. weapons for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Finnish Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen announced this ahead of the NATO Defence...

NZ company deploys undersea drones to guard cables from sabotage

Bay Dynamics, now part of SYOS Aerospace, unmanned underwater vehicle UUV unit 303. Photo: Supplied A Mount Maunganui business is aiming to use undersea drones to help protect seafloor cables from sabotage as well as other work. SYOS Aerospace has...

Barrett and Scholten urge allocation of new Finnish-built icebreaker for Great Lakes

Thomas Barrett, U.S. Representative of Michigan's 7th Congressional District | https://barrett.house.gov/Thomas Barrett, U.S. Representative of Michigan's 7th Congressional District | https://barrett.house.gov/ Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) and...

I visited the fairy tale Old Town market no one is talking about

Christopher is the Echo's Senior Life reporter covering restaurants, bars, shopping, events, concerts, and shows around Merseyside. Alongside his current role, Christopher led Liverpool's Eurovision Song Contest 2023 coverage as its dedicated...