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Capital of Metal campaign sets out to find the world capital of heavy metal music in Finland

The Capital of Metal campaign sets out to determine which Finnish city deserves to be known internationally as the Capital of Metal. It also spotlights Finland’s position at the centre of the global heavy metal community: Finland has more metal bands per capita than any other country. The Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, Tuska Open Air Metal Festival, Sony Music Finland and ten Finnish...

Visa Application Centre eases applying for a Schengen Visa to Finland in Hong Kong

Finland is outsourcing the submission of visa applications in Hong Kong. Finland Visa Application Centre maintained by VFS Global will be opened in Hong Kong on 10th April 2018. The new Visa Application Centre will make it easier to apply for a Schengen visa to Finland. Finland represents Denmark, Iceland, Norway and Sweden in Hong Kong in visa matters. An appointment for the Visa Application...

Generous cash rebate and dozens of other reasons to film in Finland

Business Finland and City of Helsinki are attending to Hong Kong International Film & TV Market 19-22 March. Production Incentive Finland A year ago, Business Finland launched the production incentive, which is a 25 per cent cash rebate for production costs in Finland. It has intended to increase international interest in Finland as a production location and to promote the development, growth,...

Finncham's Celebrate Finland 100 Gala showcasing Finnish food and beverages, music and design

  FINNCHAM’S CELEBRATE FINLAND 100 GALA9 December 2017, The American Club, 28 Stanley Road, Tai Tam, Hong Kong Finland is Celebrating 100 Years of Independence in 2017 The Celebrate Finland 100 Gala, commemorating Finland’s 100th anniversary of independence, will take place 9th of December at the American Club in Tai Tam starting from 7pm. An annual tradition, this year’s Gala welcomes over...

Finland’s centenary of independence is being celebrated in an epic way

      The centenary of Finland’s independence culminates on Finland’s Independence Day, 6 December 2017. The story of the 100-year-old Finland is extraordinary and rests on the values cherished by the Finns: democracy, education, equality and freedom of speech. The climax of the centenary will be a joint effort, and the programme will be rich and memorable. The celebrations will take place...

Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Smart City Consortium of Hong Kong and Tekes, the Finnish Funding Agency for Innovation of the Republic of Finland

  Pictured (from left): Mr. Eric Yeung, JP, President of SCC Hong Kong, Ir Allen Yeung, JP, Government Chief Information Officer, Dr. Hon Elizabeth Quat, BBS, JP, Honorary President of SCC Hong Kong, Mr. Jari Sinkari, Consul-General of Finland, Mr. Pekka Soini, Director General of Tekes       A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Finnish Funding Agency for...

"Party of the century" – Finns zoomed their summer feeling into Hong Kong to boost tourism and introduce their history through popular music

Finland turns 100 this year and a panoply of events, parties and festivals are organized - mainly in Finland but also all around the world. General Consulate arranged a "We Love Finland – Finland 100 Summer Party" at Scandinavian restaurant FINDS in Tsim Sha Tsui on June 9. Around 140 guests joined to enjoy Finnish treats, beverages and music. Photo 1: Guests of We Love Finland – Finland 100...

Finland strengthens its country branding with six new summer emojis

Today Finland adds six new emojis to its astoundingly successful collection of Finland emojis. June 9 is Autonomy Day in Åland, a picturesque Swedish-speaking archipelago, population 29,000, located between Sweden and Finland. Åland is part of Finland but has a special autonomy agreement that attracts international attention as an example of how to successfully and peacefully secure the position...

First time in history: Finland, Sweden and Denmark present the Nordic delicacies together at HOFEX2017

As continuation to the active cooperation between the Nordic countries, an impressive Nordic Pavilion of 240m2 will present the fresh and delicious food and beverage offering from Finland, Sweden and Denmark to an audience of 40,000 regional buyers at HOFEX2017 in Hong Kong. The theme for the Nordic pavilion is Premium by Nature, or 自然瑰宝. In Finland, the world’s northernmost agriculture produces...

Finland 100 Expo: Showcasing Finnish Design, Education, Food and Innovations in Hong Kong

The Finland 100 Expo, celebrating Finland’s 100th anniversary of independence, will take place 10th of May in the SME Centre inside the HKCEC at 12-5 pm. An opportunity to get to know Finnish businesses and culture, the Expo welcomes over 30 exhibitors from Finland and is open to the public free of charge. In addition to the exhibitors from various fields of business, the Expo will showcase...

Finnish “unicorn herders” give a startup lecture for Hong Kong

Startups have been recognised as a bottom-up innovative force both in developed and emerging economies. Finland has become a leading European and worldwide startup hub with events like SLUSH in Helsinki with over 17000 annual participants and with its famous unicorn Rovio Entertainment Ltd. and decacorn Supercell. A top duo representing the Finnish startup scene will give a lecture at PolyU this...

芬蘭100博覽會：向香港展示芬蘭的企業及文化

為慶祝芬蘭獨立100週年，香港芬蘭商會將於5月10日下午12時至6時假香港會議展覽中心的中小企服務中心舉行「芬蘭100博覽會」，讓大眾加深對芬蘭企業和文化的認識。博覽會將有33個來自芬蘭的參展商對外開放，免費入場。除了業務展示外，博覽會也將展出多方面的芬蘭文化，包括芬蘭桑拿浴、聖誕老人及姆明家族等。   為期一天的博覽會包括四個專題：美食和餐飲、設計、創意和教育。為了讓參觀者對芬蘭這些重點出口的項目有更深的參與及瞭解，當日場內全天均設有相關的專題討論及特別節目。   香港今年最盛大的芬蘭活動   芬蘭具有技術和創意奇蹟的聲譽正在迅速贏得更多的國際關注。今年芬蘭正慶祝其獨立100週年，這對於任何國家都是一個巨大的數字。 為紀念芬蘭商會的一百週年，芬蘭領事館和投資推廣署首次舉辦「芬蘭100博覽會」。 活動將在香港聚集來自芬蘭的業務參展商，讓本地社區有機會全方位體驗芬蘭文化。...

Finland 100 Expo: Showcasing Finnish Business and Culture in Hong Kong

The Finland 100 Expo, celebrating Finland’s 100th anniversary of independence, will take place 10th of May in the SME Centre inside the HKCEC at 12-6 pm. An opportunity to get to know Finnish businesses and culture, the Expo welcomes 33 exhibitors from Finland and is open to the public free of charge. In addition to business, the Expo will showcase aspects of Finnish culture together with the...

How to build healthier society with health technology

Advances societies need to reboot their health care with innovative solutions. Both Finland and Hong Kong face similar challenges regarding health care and wellbeing: citizens are ageing rapidly and wellbeing trends are emphasizing preventive care. Together, we can learn from each other and find common solutions.   When pushing 100 you need to think of your health! The next lecture in the...

“Birthday country” Finland opens views on how to develop society through innovations

“Birthday country” Finland opens views on how to develop society through innovations   Modern societies need to reinvent themselves to tackle the challenges of the future. This applies to Finland as well as to Hong Kong. A lecture series highlights the strengths of the 100-year-Finland with a view to develop innovative cooperation with Hong Kong.   A hundred years ago Finland was a poor...

Finland's centenary of independence kicks off in Hong Kong at Musicus Fest 2016

  Finnish Classical Music Stars Joined International and Local Talents To Light Up Musicus Fest 2016 Led by Artistic Director Trey Lee Musicus Fest 2016 continues to expand Hong Kong’s musical landscape while exploring the city’s unique heritage and nurturing its emerging talents. Festival featured five programs with six concerts that celebrate music’s rich cultural traditions from across the...