Sweden and the Netherlands topping the 2023 World Happiness Report
It has been over ten years since the first World Happiness Report was published. And it is exactly ten years since the United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution 66/281, proclaiming 20 March to be observed annually as the International Day of Happiness.
Since then, more and more people have come to believe that our success as countries should be judged by the happiness of our people. There is also a growing consensus about how happiness should be measured. This consensus means that national happiness can now become an operational objective for governments.
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Board Members Swedish Chamber International (SCI) met in Paris March 26-29, 2023
On March 26-29 Chambre de Commerce Suédoise en France – CCSF hosted the board of directors of Swedish Chambers International for their strategic board meeting and organized a fantastic and inspiring delegation program on the occasion of their visit to Paris. The SCI board met for their strategic board meeting at the CCSF office at the heart of Paris, to discuss the development and future strategies of the global network of Swedish Chambers of Commerce.
During the delegation program it became evident that France is in the forefront of international collaboration and that it is a country that takes huge leaps forward in creating a more sustainable future. We visited "la Fabrique du métro” and the Saint-Denis Pleyel station, where the largest infrastructure project in Europe” Grand Paris” is taking place. The project is impressive in its scope, building 68 new metro stations around Paris and a 200km railway to connect the city with sustainable transport. During the trip we also had the privilege to visit the world’s largest campus for startups at STATION F, where we listened to pitches by Eliq and NASH Renewables as a part of total energies accelerator program. We also visited H&M and learned more about how they work with sustainability in the fashion industry, took part of interesting discussions at Cercle Suédois / Svenska Klubben i Paris and Suède en France about Swedish French business culture and collaboration.
We would like to thank Chambre de Commerce Suédoise en France – CCSF for organizing such an interesting program and thank you to Victor Öman Business Development Manager - International Trade Stockholm Chamber of Commerce for preparing the Board Meeting.
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Welcome to our next Tech Table- FinTech on May 22, 2023!
Are you ready to learn about the future of finance? Then join our upcoming Tech Table- Fintech on May 22, 2023, hosted by Klarna Netherlands!
Fintech is revolutionizing the way we handle money, and this event is your chance to learn from the experts about the latest trends and innovations in the industry. Whether you’re a financial professional or just curious about the future of finance, you won’t want to miss this event.
Our speakers will cover a wide range of topics, including digital currencies, blockchain technology, and the rise of mobile banking. You’ll have the opportunity to network with like-minded professionals and gain insights into the latest developments in fintech.
Klarna is the perfect host for this event, with its innovative approach to payment solutions and commitment to making shopping easy and transparent. You’ll be inspired by their vision for the future of finance and the impact it’s having on the industry.
So mark your calendar and join us at the Fintech event, part of the Tech Table Series 2023, hosted by Klarna. It’s an event you won’t want to miss!
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Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade, Johan Forssell visits Scania Södertälje
Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade, Johan Forssell, together with Minister of Infrastructure and Housing, Andreas Carlson, visited Scania's headquarters in Södertälje on Monday, April 3, 2023.
"Scania is one of our world-leading companies in the transportation sector and has great importance for Swedish exports and employment. Scania also plays an important role in the green transition and has achieved a number of export successes by offering sustainable public transport systems to cities around the world," said Minister Forssell.
The Swedish government's efforts to strengthen Sweden's global competitiveness contribute to economic growth, employment, and increased prosperity. An important part of this is to promote Swedish exports and facilitate for Swedish companies that want to do business abroad. The Swedish export support consists of, among other things, advice, financing, and marketing.
The visit began with a tour of the assembly line where the trucks are put together. This was followed by a presentation of the company and the development of electric vehicles, as well as a discussion on export business in Africa and Latin America. The visit concluded with a test drive at the Scania Demo Center.
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Photo credit: Ninni Andersson/Regeringskansliet
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Welcome New Patron Member
We are very proud to give a warm welcome to our new Swedish Chamber Patron Nefab Packaging Netherlands B.V.
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“Götheborg of Sweden” visits Rotterdam 11 – 14 May, 2023
Götheborg of Sweden is the world's largest ocean-going wooden sailing ship, an 18th century replica of the original Götheborg that sank outside of Gothenburg in 1745 and will create great attention wherever she goes. We are now on an expedition, sailing in Europe in both 2022 and 2023.
“For our fourth stopover we’re again going to a city that we have never visited before, Rotterdam! Götheborg has been to the Netherlands, Amsterdam and Dan Helden, before, but this is the first visit to the south of the country. You will find us moored at the the Holland Amerikakade in the Kop van Zuid neighborhood. We will of course be open to visitors during our stay.”
Would you be interested in hosting a corporate event at Götheborg while they are in Rotterdam? Welcome to contact Stopover Manager Lars Stålnacke at to discuss possibilities. For more information about the expedition, click .
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Fintech in Stockholm- At the helm of the global fintech landscape
Stockholm's position in the fintech scene is a reflection of the coming together of a number of factors. Be it a market which encourages a global reach, a hotbed of talent, a tech-savvy end user market or a supportive infrastructural and regulatory framework, Stockholm has it all.
Stockholm is home to one of the largest and best-known fintech scenes in Europe. It is comprised of banks, startups, scaleups, investors, legal advisors, management consultants and many others. Our rise to tech prominence has matured over decades and interest in fintech in Sweden in general, and Stockholm in particular, shows few signs of slowing down.
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The Swedish Embassy in the Netherlands has appointed Heleen van Balen as new Honorary Consul in Groningen
The Swedish Embassy for the Netherlands gives a warm welcome to their new Honorary Consul in Groningen and introduce ’s her in a personal interview on their website.
“I hope to connect Sweden and the North of the Netherlands mainly through my social and business network and people in areas such as healthcare, education, energy and entrepreneurship. I think we can learn a lot from each other and mean a lot to each other in order to make the world a bit nicer again” says Heleen van Balen.
The Swedish Chamber of Commerce congratulates the new General Consul and we are looking forward to future cooperation.
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