Publications

Finnfacts publishes electronic newsletter on topical issues in Finnish business as well as general information material on Finnish industry and economy.

- www.goodnewsfinland.com

The aim of the Good News from Finland online service is to remind us of the positive things happening in the Finnish economy and society, things that in many instances do not receive the attention they deserve in the media. The service focuses on internationally interesting news about companies, the economy and innovations, but others subjects are not be ignored.

The news are published every week day in Finnish, English, Chinese and Russian. In addition to the daily news, there is a Theme of the Month article series that goes into a subject of current interest, a Viewpoint column highlighting the views of various Finns in the know, an events-in-Finland column and a collection of entertaining video clips about Finland.

Take a look at our service at the address www.goodnewsfinland.com and order the weekly Good News newsletter directly to your email.
You will also find the news on Twitter.

Good News from Finland will replace the Finnfacts Newsletter from 1 January 2010. Finnfacts Newsletter articles can be found in Archive.

Finland - Focus on the Economy and Technology 2010

Published jointly by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Employment and the Economy, Tekes, Sitra, Invest in Finland and Finnfacts, the annual magazine Focus on the Economy and Technology celebrates the innovation skills and diverse expertise of Finnish businesses and society alike.

Focus 2010 zeroes in on solutions provided by Finnish enterprises to pressing global concerns in areas such as health, housing and the environment. A feature on the animation and gaming industry in Finland opens up perspectives into international success in the cultural arena.

Other feature articles have Sitra President Mikko Kosonen and Managing Director of Tapiola Pension Satu Huber discussing the challenges and opportunities of Finland’s competitiveness, and Chairman of the Board of both Nokia and Shell Corporation Jorma Ollila and former President of Finland Martti Ahtisaari appraising the strengths of Finland’s country brand.

Now in its eighth edition, the 40-page magazine is currently available in English. The Spanish, German, Russian, Chinese and Japanese versions will soon follow in March 2010.

Focus is available online in easy-to-browse format at www.focusmagazine.fi.

Finland - Focus on the Economy and Technology 2009

Focus on the Economy and Technology is the annual publication showcasing Finland’s strengths and attractions as a target for investments. It is published jointly by the by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Development and the Economy, Invest in Finland, Finnfacts, Sitra and Tekes.

Focus 2009 focuses on Finnish expertise in energy and water technology. It also sheds light on the secrets of the high standard of basic education in Finland and looks at the Finnish world of design.

Focus 2009 is published in English, Spanish, German, Russian, Chinese and Japanese. Circulation is handled mainly by Finnish embassies around the world.

Focus is available online in easy-to-browse “digipaper” format at www.focusmagazine.fi/focus/23544.

Finland – Naturally Innovative

This publication shows some of the innovations and innovative companies associated with products and production technology as well as services and business models. The subjects have been grouped under five themes that reflect the strengths of Finnish business life.

Finland - Naturally Innovative is available in five languages: English, German, Russian, French and Chinese. It includes a CD-ROM which contains the whole publication in all five languages and all the pictures.

Finland – Naturally Innovative was published in 2006.

Finland - Naturally Innovative (pdf)