Are you the next winner of the Business Awards 2023? Applications are open!
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands, the Embassy of Sweden, and Business Sweden are proud to present three Swedish Chamber Business Awards 2023.
• Swedish Chamber Achievement Award 2023
• Swedish Chamber Entrepreneurship Award 2023
• Swedish Chamber Tech for Good Award 2023
The Annual Swedish Business Awards was launched in 2010 in collaboration with the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the Netherlands, The Swedish Embassy, and Business Sweden under the name The Swedish Chamber Export Prize. Swedish companies successfully established on the Dutch market can apply for the Business Awards.
The Award Ceremony 2023 will take place at the Swedish Chamber Exclusive Annual Dinner on December 15, 2023, at Hilton Hotel Amsterdam. The Annual Dinner is preceded by the Swedish Chamber Sustainability & Innovation Summit “Driving the Green Transition Together” in the afternoon. The exclusive program offers excellent opportunities for Award-winning companies to present themselves and to meet the Swedish-Dutch extensive business network in the Netherlands.
Applications can be sent to the Swedish Chamber of Commerce before October 1, 2023.
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Swedish Chamber member Intrum publish European Payment Report 2023
On May 23, 2023, Swedish Chamber member Intrum released its European Payment Report 2023. The report is based on a survey that was conducted simultaneously in 29 European countries between the end of November 2022 and March 2023. A total of 10,556 companies across 15 industries in Europe participated in the research.
The European Payment Report 2023 paints a picture of how inflation and rising interest rates are continuing to squeeze European businesses, putting liquidity and credit management in the spotlight. Some key findings are:
- Inflation hits revenues and growth
- Businesses must learn how to break the late-payments loop
- Chasing payments is costing Europe a quarter of a trillion euros a year
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Economic contraction 0.3 percent in Q2 2023 according to the latest report from CSB
Photo credit: CBS. Information from the latest report.
According to the first quarterly estimate conducted by Statistics Netherlands (CBS), in Q2 2023 the volume of gross domestic product (GDP) fell by 0.3 percent relative to the previous quarter. In Q1 2023, GDP fell by 0.4 percent. The contraction in Q2 is mainly due to a decrease in the trade balance and in household consumption.Trade balance and household consumption are falling
Exports fell by 0.7 percent compared to Q1 2023. This was due to a decrease in exports of goods; service exports actually increased. Imports of goods and services increased by 0.5 percent. As a result, the trade balance contributed most negatively to the contraction in the second quarter. In addition, household consumption fell by 1.6 percent. On the other hand, investments in fixed assets increased by 1.3 percent in Q2 2023 relative to Q1. This was due in part to more investments in transport equipment and machinery. Investments in residential property fell. Public consumption grew by 0.7 percent.Economic growth in the European Union stagnating
The 0.3-percent contraction in the Netherlands stands out compared to the economic development in neighbouring European countries. In France and Belgium, the economy grew by 0.5 and 0.2 percent respectively in Q2 2023 compared to the previous quarter. The German economy stagnated, with a growth of 0 percent. On average, GDP in the European Union (EU) remained the same as in the previous quarter. The British economy grew by 0.2 percent. However, compared to pre-pandemic Q4 2019, economic recovery was stronger in the Netherlands than in neighbouring countries and across the EU. Read more on and download the report on .
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World Water Week 2023 digital and live in Stockholm
Photo credit: Stockholm International Water Institute. Information from the World Water website: www.worldwaterweek.org
This week World Water Week 2023 takes place both digital and live in Stockholm. World Water Week 2023 is focused on innovation at a time of unprecedented challenges. The theme Seeds of Change: Innovative Solutions for a Water-Wise World invites us to rethink how we manage water. Which ideas, innovations, and governance systems will we need in a more unstable and water-scarce world? World Water Week has been organized every year since 1991 by Stockholm International Water Institute, which curates the content. It is the leading conference on global water, championing cooperation across sectors and national boundaries. At World Water Week you will meet a diverse and inspiring mix of decision-makers, business leaders, city planners, activists, and researchers from all over the world. Many are trailblazers who have found new and smarter ways to manage water. People join the conference to share new ideas, learn from each other and collaborate on innovative solutions. World Water Week is also an important meeting place for policymakers and institutions to accelerate progress in international processes related to water, development, and climate. Read more on the .
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Swedish Chamber Sustainability & Innovation Summit 2023 and Annual Lucia Dinner
On December 15, 2023, the Swedish Chamber of Commerce proudly presents the Sustainability & Innovation Summit 2023 – “Driving the Green Transition Together followed by the exclusive annual Lucia Dinner at Hotel Hilton, Amsterdam.
At this summit we will be joined by business leaders, entrepreneurs, politicians, and academics from both Sweden and the Netherlands, discussing learnings from the recent Swedish Presidency of the European Council in regard to driving the European sustainability agenda forward. What are the key outcomes and the next steps from the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai taking place only a few weeks before the Swedish Chamber Summit? How are Swedish and Dutch companies adjusting their business models towards the green transitions, what collaborations help them to accelerate their efforts, and how this helps them to navigate the complex landscape of policies and regulations under the European Green Deal? Join the Swedish Sustainability & Innovation Summit 2023 and gain thought leadership insights, learn about the latest innovations, and get inspired by the change-makers making the green transition a reality.
At the following Swedish Chamber Annual Lucia Dinner, we proudly present a full program including a Keynote by the Swedish Ambassador to the Netherlands, the Annual Business Award Ceremony, entertainment and music performance, a fantastic charity raffle, and of course a grand Swedish Lucia procession.
Welcome to join us in Amsterdam on December 15, 2023, and invite your colleagues, partners, and business relations to this fantastic day at the Swedish Chamber of Commerce. Make use of our exclusive Early Bird offer and book your seats before August 31, 2023.
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Upcoming events
Welcome to exciting upcoming events at the Swedish Chamber in September!
The Business Climate Survey Netherlands 2023 launch event will take place on September 7, 2023. Join us at the Swedish Embassy in the Hague to hear insights from Swedish companies about economic development, success factors, and sustainability challenges.
Dive into Diversity in Tech with our Tech Table x Diversity & Inclusion Breakfast collab on September 14, 2023.
Reconnect and kick off the fall semester at the Young Professional Season Opening in collaboration with Stromma on September 20, 2023.
Sign up for the Dutch government's 2024 budget presentation with KPMG Meijburg & Co on September 21, 2023.
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Antti Äikäs, Speaker at NordicTalks2023
We are very excited to present Antti Äikäs as one of the speakers for NordicTalks 2023. Antti Äikäs is currently the CEO at Freia, which helps corporate management in areas of leadership development, ability management, and worksite health promotion. He develops working life from interdisciplinary perspectives and will bring the Finish perspective to NordicTalks2023.
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TFHC opportunity for Dutch sustainable healthcare companies
The Dutch platform for the life sciences and health sector Task Force Health Care is offering Dutch companies working with sustainable healthcare an interesting opportunity to partake in their fifth annual Nordic Conference. The conference will take place October 10-12, 2023, in Malmö. It is a great opportunity for Dutch healthcare companies to network with their European counterparts and discuss topics like sustainability, eHealth, medical tech, and hospital build.
You can find more information about TFHC, the conference, and how to sign up .
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