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Read five different examples of a particular industry or innovative field from Finland that are doing great things.

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With just a couple of weeks left until the end of the year, we have recapped our hit articles from 2020, spanning such topics as environmental sustainability, disruptive food innovations, educational technology, workplace wellbeing and happiness.

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Our most popular articles in 2020

2020 saw a big number of remarkable investment rounds for innovative Finnish companies, which is particularly noteworthy given the uncertain times.

The year 2020 saw a big number of remarkable investment rounds in innovative Finnish companies, which is particularly noteworthy given the uncertain times.

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2020’s biggest investment rounds

Startups, sustainable energy, smart cities, talent and a happiness hat-trick. Finland has featured in many global indices this year.

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Top index rankings for 2020

2020年芬兰在世界排行榜上的成就

Known as a powerhouse of scientific research and technology development, VTT has brought to life many of the most innovative Finnish companies.

Known as a powerhouse of scientific research and technology development, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has brought to life many of the most innovative Finnish companies.

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VTT spin-offs

With climate change, population growth and food security concerns mounting around the globe, Finland is placing greater emphasis on innovative food-related solutions.

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Rethinking food, from field to fork 

Providing alternatives to the much-maligned fast fashion model, Finland is home to many brands dedicated to sustainable and ethical practices.

Providing alternatives to much-maligned fast fashion, Finland is home to many brands dedicated to sustainable and ethical practices.

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Sustainable fashion

By equipping teachers with the most advanced tools and solutions for schooling, Finland is living up to its reputation for education excellence.

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Solutions for teachers

With solutions supported by Finland’s world-renowned education and innovation system, the country has become a trailblazer in guiding the transition to a circular economy.

With solutions supported by its world-renowned education and innovation system, Finland has become a trailblazer in guiding the transition to a circular economy.

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Circular economy

循环经济

Thanks to its abundant renewable natural resources, outstanding expertise and industrial strengths, Finland has been steadily evolving into a major bioeconomy, with a lot being done in terms of both research and application of bio-based technology and innovation.

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Bioeconomy solutions and innovations 

If home is where the heart is, then a pinch of Finnish design ensures this space is also pleasant on the eye, comfortable, functional and safe.

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Design in the home

Finland has a deep connection with forests, which populate 75 per cent of its land mass. Here are five ways in which wood forms the focus of local innovation.

Finland has a deep connection with forests, which populate 75 per cent of its land mass. Here are five ways in which wood is the focus of local innovation.

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Wooden products

Here are five examples of the nation’s passion for frozen flavours.

Finland consumes more ice cream per capita than any other European country. Here are five examples of the nation’s passion for frozen flavours.

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Ice cream

冰淇淋

Work up a sweat with these Finnish threads to help maximise your sporty pursuits.

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Active wear

Let’s take a look at how Finnish companies are providing services that help musicians get together and share their sounds.

Let’s take a look at how Finnish companies are providing services that help musicians to get together and share their sounds.

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Making and distributing music

Attractive and durable tableware manufactured by these five Finnish brands can be used on a daily basis, for special occasions or as gift articles.

Attractive and durable tableware manufactured by these five Finnish companies can be used on a daily basis, for special occasions or as gift articles.

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Tableware

Whether it’s virtual, augmented or cross, these Finnish firms are all offering a fresh perspective on reality.

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Different realities

Finnish design has gained a reputation for being innovative, thoughtful and meaningful.

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Meaningful accessories

Make yourself comfortable with this animated Finnish quintet.

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Animation

This quintet has developed various ways to expand the life cycle of smartphones, accessorise them with innovativations and protect them with style.

This quintet has developed various ways to expand the life cycle of smartphones, accessorise them with innovations and protect them with style.

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Smartphone accessories and solutions

Finnish design and innovation offers decorative options that are off the wall –­ yet firmly on it.

Finnish design and innovation offer decorative options that are off the wall, yet well and truly firmly on it.

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Wall decoration

Whether you prefer coffee or tea, Finland offers a unique Nordic twist on the world’s most popular beverages.

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Coffee and tea

Finland is synonymous with its thriving games scene, and there’s no lack of both entertaining and educational games for all ages.

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Games

Whether you crave some edible comfort for breakfast, lunch, dinner or dessert, Finland has no lack of tasty experiences.

Whether you crave some edible comfort for breakfast, lunch, dinner or dessert, Finland has no lack of tasty options.

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Comfort foods

Check out what’s up on the small screen from Finland.

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TV series

These five Finnish companies are focused on child-friendly solutions.

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Stuff for kids

These five different companies have each found their focus on screen.

These five companies have each found their focus on screen.

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Video services

Finland has long cultivated its love of liquorice and is also making chocolaty waves among sweet tooth-types.

Finland has long cultivated its love of liquorice and is also making chocolaty waves among sweet-tooth types.

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Liquorice and chocolate

These innovations are making dogs wag their tails.

These Finnish companies are bringing the best to man’s best friend.

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Dog-friendly solutions

This quintet of Finnish firms is leading the way towards better patient consultation and ease of assistance.

Finnish firms are leading the way towards better patient consultation and ease of assistance.

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Health consultation

Discover these fine Finnish innovations in order to stay fire safe.

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Fire safety

Whether you are an event organiser or attendee, these five Finnish companies are here to assist you.

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Event management

Finland is known for encouraging its people to sit less and move more, with businesses playing their part in combating a sedentary lifestyle.

Finland is known for encouraging people to sit less and move more, with also businesses playing their part in combating sedentary lifestyles.

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Combating a sedentary lifestyle

鼠年来到，何不奖赏自己，来看看这些充满新意的新年礼物！

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新年礼物

It’s that time of the year again. Holidays are coming, carols are playing, and it’s time to stake stock of our most read articles in 2021.

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Our most popular stories in 2021

2021年最受欢迎报道盘点

2021 has shaped up to be a banner year for Finnish entrepreneurship, with many innovative local companies focusing on growth and attracting serious investments.

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2021’s biggest investment rounds

2021年最大投资回合

Sustainable development, wellbeing of women, happiness, healthcare and startups – Finland has been recognised in a wide range of global indices over the past 12 months.

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Top index rankings for 2021

2021年最高国家指数排名

Looking to provide your furry family member with the healthiest and most comfortable life possible? These five Finnish solutions are here to lend a helping paw.

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Pet care

宠物护理

Finnish experts have come up with a wide range of solutions to create healthier living environments and protect us from harmful bacteria, viruses, yeasts and moulds.

Finnish experts have come up with a wide range of innovative products and solutions to create healthier living environments and protect us from harmful bacteria, viruses, yeasts and moulds.

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Infection prevention and control

感染防控与抗菌方案

Listen up! These Finnish companies are worth hearing about.

Listen up! These five Finnish companies are worth hearing about. 

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Audio-related innovations

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With mental health issues becoming more pressing than ever before amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Finnish innovators are extending a helping hand to those going through tough times.