Finpro assists Finnish firms

As Finland set up its embassy in Beijing in 1952, Finpro, a Finnish trade service organization, also established the Finland Trade Center there, offering business support to Finnish companies since then.

Glaston shores up China market

SHANGHAI: If given a second chance, Pekka Nieminen would have certainly pushed his company to pursue the China market much earlier.

Bilateral relations go full steam ahead

Finland's Ambassador to China Antti Kuosmanen is proud of his country's impressive economic growth. And as he contemplates the 90th anniversary of Finland's Independence Day, which is today, he hopes Sino-Finnish bilateral relations will go full steam ahead.

Finland observes 90th anniversary

Finland gained independence on December 6, 1917. The Parliament Act adopted in 1906 created Finnish democracy: universal suffrage gave all adult Finns the right to vote and stand for election.

Rettig: style and comfort at home

Rettig, the world's leading supplier of heating solutions, has seen brisk growth in recent years. Annual revenue of the group company was posted at 694 million euros ($102.38 million) last year, an increase of 15 percent, compared with the previous year.

Nanotech cooperation progressing

Finland has established cooperative partnership with China focusing on nanotechnology research and development. Finland is the first EU country to announce a national program in this field.

Exhibition illustrates democracy

Centenary exhibition of the Finnish Parliament, "Right to Vote - Trust in Law, 100 Years of Finnish Democracy," has been held recently in the Consulate General of Finland in Shanghai.

Metso expands in China

Metso, a global engineering and technology corporation, is looking to strengthen its manufacturing base, service capability and human resources in all of its business areas in China.

The working monarch

Since 1946, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand has initiated development projects on a comprehensive scale with the main purpose of improving Thais' quality of life. To date, these projects have been improving and expanding, delivering tangible and sustainable benefits to people across Thailand.

The people's king

His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej has developed a variety of special programs to assist people in Thailand in need. Providing medical aid is one of the ways he is making a big difference.

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Pillar of strength for Thailand

It is my great honour to be part of the celebration for this very auspicious occasion of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej's 80th Birthday Anniversary. This is indeed a great cause for celebration for His Majesty has been the heart and soul of all Thai people for decades.