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Good News from Finland spoke to Sami Tallberg, an ambassador of Finnish wild food, about “nature’s supermarket”, his new restaurant project and what the future holds.

After years spent working in high-profile restaurants around the world, wild food has become Sami Tallberg’s “ikigai”, his reason for being.

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“Wild food isn’t just a privilege of rich people or fancy restaurants, it’s an everyman’s right”, Sami Tallberg states

“野生食物不是富人或高档餐厅的专属，而是普罗大众皆有的权利。”—把芬兰天然野菜推向世界的名厨萨米•塔尔伯格（Sami Tallberg）

We caught up with author Katja Pantzar to discuss the power of simple actions, the modern definition of sisu and her new projects underway.

After moving to Finland, author Katja Pantzar has turned her discoveries on Nordic-style wellbeing into two books and numerous media appearances globally. We caught up with Katja to discuss the power of simple actions, the modern definition of sisu and her new projects.

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“The meaning of sisu lives, grows and changes,” says Katja Pantzar

 “sisu的涵义不断演变和发展。”— 书写北欧式幸福的作家卡蒂亚•潘察（Katja Pantzar）

Long-distance runner Nina Chydenius is used to hard work, dedication and dreaming big. She also helps young athletes struggling with eating disorders.

Long-distance runner Nina Chydenius is used to hard work, dedication and dreaming big. Still, it isn’t only the 2024 Summer Olympics she has set in her sights, but also helping young athletes struggling with eating disorders.

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“Eating disorders are common in sports, but their treatment is focused too much on how to eat,” says Nina Chydenius

 “饮食失调症在体育界屡见不鲜，但其治疗过多地聚焦在如何饮食”– 尼娜•奇德尼乌斯（Nina Chydenius)

Signmark was catapulted to fame as the first deaf musician to sign an international record deal. His recipe for success? Focusing on things that matter and 100 per cent commitment.

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“Sign language should be considered a minority language, not a disability,” says Signmark

“手语应被视为一种少数群体使用的语言，而不是残疾人的特点。” —全球第一个获得唱片合约的聋人音乐家西恩马克（Signmark）

Behind the jewellery brand Chao & Eero is a designer couple Chao-Hsien Kuo and Eero Hintsanen, who share a passion for unique wearable pieces. We talked with the duo about their creative process and different design aesthetics.

Behind the jewellery brand Chao & Eero is a designer couple Chao-Hsien Kuo and Eero Hintsanen, who share a passion for unique wearable pieces.

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“Our styles are like the two sides of Finland,” say Chao-Hsien Kuo and Eero Hintsanen

“我们的风格就像芬兰的两面。”—同获芬兰年度金匠荣耀的设计夫妻档郭昭贤与艾罗·辛萨宁（Chao-Hsien Kuo & Eero Hintsanen）

Siamäk Naghian has taken the long road home and found meaning living in Iisalmi and working as the CEO of Genelec.

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“Without art and music, life would be soulless,” ponders Siamäk Naghian

“没有艺术和音乐的生活是没有灵魂的。”—在芬兰找到生命意义的顶级音箱公司总裁赛马可•纳吉安（Siamäk Naghian）

IQM CEO Jan Goetz describes his transition from an academic career to deep-tech entrepreneurship as “being thrown into cold water”. It has meant learning many things on the fly, but Goetz has also found surprising similarities between the two. Good News from Finland talked with him about the future of quantum computers, maintaining a work-life balance and how a PhD can teach entrepreneurial skills.

IQM CEO Jan Goetz describes his transition from an academic career to deep-tech entrepreneurship as “being thrown into cold water”. It has meant learning many things on the fly, but Goetz has also found surprising similarities between the two. 

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“There are many problems so complicated that classical computers will never be able to solve them,” says Jan Goetz

"有很多问题非常复杂，传统计算机永远无法解决。”—杨•高兹（Jan Goetz）

Learning by doing is a mantra that has propelled Ronny Eriksson to pursue a range of things.

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“We should all be a bit more ambitious,” declares Ronny Eriksson

 “我们都应该更加雄心勃勃。” —罗尼·埃里克森（Ronny Eriksson）

Finnish actor and filmmaker Max Ovaska is equally at home in front of the camera as he is behind it. You probably won’t hear him bragging about it, however.

Known for his roles in Deadwind, Bordertown, and Heavy Trip, Finnish actor Max Ovaska is now making waves behind the camera. His directorial debut, Carrier, explores bold storytelling as he continues to shape Finland's film industry.

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Max Ovaska: “There’s still truth in the stereotype of Finns being silent."

“外界对芬兰人沉默寡言的刻板印象不无道理。”—芬兰知名演员兼新锐导演麦克斯•奥瓦斯卡（Max Ovaska）

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Bunny-eared trainers and lollipop heels made shoe designer Minna Parikka a household name among global celebrities and influencers. At the peak of her success, she then quit her brand.

Finnish shoe designer Minna Parikka shares her thoughts on her creative process, discussing her innovative designs, inspiration and her ongoing pursuit of reinvention. 

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“I get bored very easily with things,” says Minna Parikka

“我很容易对各种事情感到厌烦，” —知名度席卷国际的女鞋设计师明娜•帕里卡（Minna Parikka）

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In the land of frozen seas and perpetual darkness, two outsiders have defied the odds and put Finland on the international wine map. 

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“We've captured the essence of the Finnish berries in our wine,” say Paola Guerrero de Cohen and David Cohen

“我们的葡萄酒浓缩了芬兰浆果中的精华成分。” 宝拉•古莱罗-德-科汉（Paola Guerrero de Cohen）和大卫•科汉（ David Cohen）说道

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Eicca Toppinen, the Finnish cellist and co-founder of Apocalyptica, is a perfect embodiment of the cutting-edge Finnish heavy metal scene.


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“We should find again our respect for nature and the fact that we are part of everything surrounding us,” says Eicca Toppinen

”我们应该思考如何找回对大自然的尊重；事实上，我们都是周围万物的一部分。”—启示录乐队大提琴手艾卡•托皮宁（Eicca Toppinen)

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Five from Finland

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These five Finnish brands bring the best out of what nature has to offer and create high-performance cosmetics that are kind to both the skin and the planet.

These five Finnish brands bring the best out of what nature has to offer to create high-performance natural cosmetics and skincare products that are kind to both your wellbeing and the planet.

Discover five Finnish brands redefining wellness with natural skincare and natural cosmetics. These high-performance products are kind to your skin and the planet, harnessing the best of nature. 

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Finnish natural cosmetics and skincare

芬兰天然化妆品

Winter is well and truly here. Make the most of the chillier months with the help of this Finnish quintet.

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Wintertime ideas

看芬兰人怎么暖暖过寒冬？

In the record-breaking year of 2022, many innovative Finnish companies reached new heights and closed remarkable funding rounds.

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2022’s biggest investment rounds

2022年最大投资回合

What goes around, comes around and this means big business opportunities in Finland.

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Circular economy solutions

循环经济

Your home is your castle, and it can be smarter, safer and more comfortable thanks to these practical Finnish innovations.

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Smart home solutions

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A leader in advanced connectivity, including 5G and 6G technologies, Finland is redefining how the world connects and driving growth and productivity across industries with its innovative solutions and R&D efforts.

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Cellular technologies (5G and 6G)

蜂窝通信技术（5G和6G）

Finnish cinema has been reaching an ever-growing audience on screens around the world in recent years thanks to these film directors.

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Film directors

Finland’s financial technology sector is brimming with innovation.

The financial tech sector in Finland continues to spur innovation and business.

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Fintech

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Placing a premium on innovation, efficient use of resources and digitalisation, Finland is getting ahead in sustainable manufacturing.

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Sustainable manufacturing

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These five Finnish companies are making sure that customers are getting carried away with their different approaches to making bags.

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Bags

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Summer has arrived in the northern hemisphere again! It’s time to celebrate the long-awaited sunny days and get inspired by this Finnish quintet of summertime ideas.

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Summertime ideas

夏日创意

Adored by children and adults alike, the Moomins are part of the Finnish identity. They also help Finnish businesses to make an impact.

Moomins, beloved by all, make Finland proud as a global phenomenon and export success story. They also boost Finnish businesses' impact.

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Moomins

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These five Finnish cities and tourist destinations have been capturing attention on the international stage during the past year, showcasing the country’s commitment to progress and sustainability.

Finnish cities and tourist hotspots are shining on the global stage, showcasing innovation and sustainability.

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Finnish cities capturing the spotlight

芬兰城市引人注目

Female scientists in Finland have been consistently pushing the boundaries of knowledge, innovation and technology.

Read inspiring stories of women scientists from Finland, breaking barriers and advancing knowledge to become leading names in problem solving.

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Female scientists in Finland

芬兰女性科学家

Finns have a reputation for being innovators in packaging, also for the highly competitive and rapidly evolving food industry.

Discover five Finnish companies revolutionising food packaging with sustainable, eco-friendly alternatives to plastic. Explore innovations from Woodly, Jospak, Huhtamäki, Paptic and Carccu.

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Unpack some novel food packaging solutions from Finland

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In a country better known for snowdrifts than sunbeams, solar power might seem like an unlikely success story — yet Finland is quietly engineering a renewable energy surge that defies its latitude.

Finland is emerging as a northern solar energy leader, with around 300 industrial-scale projects in the pipeline. Discover how researchers and companies are turning low sunlight into high-impact innovation.



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Northern lights, solar sights: How Finland is innovating under low sunlight

太阳能解决方案

Keep yourself cool and refreshed with some healthy flavours from five Finnish producers of non-alcoholic beverages.

Discover what intriguing non-alcoholic beverages some Finnish producers have to offer!

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Non-alcoholic beverages

健康天然，无酒精的另类饮品

Take a light-hearted look at entrepreneurship with some traditional Finnish sayings that the startup community may find useful in their endeavours.

Discover the wisdom of Finland's ancient proverbs, passed down through generations, and still relevant in business today.

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Finnish proverbs

This year saw a number of noteworthy investments in innovative Finnish companies, with expertise ranging from software solutions for the construction and holiday rental industries to EV charging services, maritime technologies and sustainable materials.

This year saw a number of noteworthy investments in innovative Finnish companies with expertise ranging from software solutions for the construction and holiday rental industries to EV charging services, maritime technologies and sustainable materials.

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Top funding rounds in 2023

2023年最大规模融资轮次

If you’re on the hunt for Christmas gift ideas with a sustainable twist this silly season, these Finnish companies have got you covered.

Find the perfect Christmas gifts with a sustainable twist from Finnish brands offering eco-friendly products like natural beauty items, ethical fashion, and sustainable home textiles. These thoughtful Christmas gift ideas are perfect for spreading joy while caring for your loved ones. 

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