Helsinki - Design Capital of the World

Helsinki has been chosen as the design capital in year 2012.

The Dutch town of Eindhoven was the second city in close race.

Helsinki applied for the title together with neighboring cities, Espoo and Vantaa. Altogether 46 cities from 27 countries applied for the title.

The title of Design Capital of the World is awarded every second year.

Source: YLE TekstiTV

 

Events

FBCS will take a summer break in July & August. See you in September!

September - Golf: FBCS invitational 2010

Sept 6th - Joint Nordic Seminar: Dr Dan Steinbock. Details to Come. Mark your calendar.

Sept 14th - Luncheon discussion with minister Häkämies. Details to Come. Mark your calendar.

Sept 17th - China Business Councils meeting in Kirnu. Details to Come. Mark your calendar.

Oct 14th- Finland - China investment & Finance forum

Nov 26th - FBCS visit to Suzhou SIP. Details to Come. Mark your calendar.

FinnBiz Winter '10

The Winter issue of FinnBiz is now out and has been distributed to members of the Business councils in Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou.

You can download a PDF version by clicking the link below.


The second issue of FinnBiz for 2010 is planned for fall. Sponsor-slots for this issue is still available. These will be allocated on a first come - first served basis. If you are interested in reaching the decionmakers of the Finnish Business community in China, please contact oskar@startupshanghai.com