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Towards Tomorrow’s World: Sweden’s Creative Model

The United Kingdom has faced tough economic times in the last few years. An unbalanced economy and the banking crisis have led to increased national debt, financial instability and high unemployment rates.

London Calling: Nordic Banking in the UK

From 15 November 2012, all of Danske Bank Group’s banking operations will be known by the Danske Bank brand name. Among those to change its trading name was the UK bank formerly known as Northern Bank, one of Northern Ireland’s leading retail banks, which also has an office in London.

Welcome to Finland – we are ready to roll up our sleeves for You

In Europe, the optimists have had difficulty making their voices heard over those of the pessimists during the past year. It has admittedly been a tough time for everyone, but Finland continues to take a constructive approach to meeting Europe’s challenges. The amazing variety of events and projects seen in Helsinki during its year as 2012 World Design Capital shows Finland’s drive to find solutions to complicated problems.

Country of innovation and creativity

Openness to trade spurs production, innovation and consumption. Over time, exports have a positive impact on economic growth. These statements can be seen as my points of departure in my daily work as Sweden’s Minister for Trade.

100% powered by nature

When British think tank Legatum Institute published their yearly inquiry into global wealth and wellbeing in October, the Nordic countries came out on top. And at the very top of the 2012 Legatum Prosperity Index you will find Norway. The index tells a story of a society that succeeds in combining high productivity and efficiency with a good work-life balance.

Optimizing manufacturing efficiency

Specialising in production optimization, Oy Delta-Enterprise Ltd. provides comprehensive services and technological solutions to improve the manufacturing operations of its clients. Based in Espoo, in southern Finland, the company designs and implements tailor-made manufacturing execution systems, smart measurement systems and automation solutions.

Creative thinking

Earlier this year, together with the Danish professor, PhD and Psychologist Lene Tanggaard, I came out with a book about both individual and organizational creativity called “In The Shower with Picasso”.

Fifty years of the finest Danish watch design

For 50 years now, the name Ole ­Ma­thiesen has stood for timeless elegance and reliability as well as innovation, and the reputation of the watch company has reached far beyond Danish borders. Honoured with the Classics Prize for classic design in 2004 and the Royal Warrant – By Appointment to the Royal Danish Court in 2008, the company continues to go from strength to strength.

New look for meeting facilities at Radisson Blu Portman Hotel

The Radisson Blu Portman Hotel, London, has announced a fresh new look for its meetings and events space, giving the area an updated, contemporary look and feel.

Transparency – for good or ill, it’s the new Internet environment

Internet transparency? I’m both scared and excited about its benefits and dangers. I remember keeping a lock on my personal, well-hidden diary when I was young, so I gasp when I see how young people expose themselves on Facebook. Nowadays it seems to be increasingly difficult to communicate confidentially, even to be in danger of being seen as having something to hide if one tries to do so.