Sweden creates world's first open tourism database

Sweden has become the first country to consolidate its entire tourism industry into an open digital platform, allowing free access to data across all regions. Olivia Palamountain reports Sweden has launched the world's first national tourism API,...

Sweden prepares PFAS strategy for farming products

Denmark has decided to phase out around 20 plant protection products containing PFAS after findings that they break down into TFA, a water-soluble metabolite that seeps into groundwater. Growers in Sweden are now awaiting the Chemicals...

Sweden promotes greener buses and safer roads in the Philippines

Panelists at the Asia Pacific Regional Road Safety Conference included Sweden’s Ambassador to the Philippines Anna Ferry, alongside representatives from the Philippines, Bangladesh, Bridgestone, and the Red Cross. Photo: Embassy of Sweden in...

Hong Kong and Sweden strengthen innovation ties

HKUST President Prof. Nancy Ip and KTH President Prof. Anders Söderholm with their delegations after signing a new memorandum of understanding in Stockholm. Photo: HKUST The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has concluded a...

Blåkläder invests in sustainable dyeing startup

SVENLJUNGA / MALMO - Swedish workwear manufacturer Blåkläder has acquired a stake in sustainable textile dyeing company Imogo which has developed technology to reduce water, energy and chemical use. Blåkläder says it now owns close to 10% of...

California Teen Starts an Online Journal on the Power of Economics to Confront Climate Change

DUBLIN, Calif.—Mira Shah was in sixth grade five years ago when a brush fire ignited on the hill in front of her house. Shah had heard that global warming was making natural hazards like wildfires more common and destructive. But climate change...

Why we can still deliver sustainability

Past performance does not predict future returns. You may get back less than you originally invested. Reference to specific securities is not intended as a recommendation to purchase or sell any investment. The world has had yet more stark...

QBA, Sweden discuss enhancing investment opportunities

Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade of the Kingdom of Sweden H E Benjamin Dousa with QBA board members and other officials during the event. Doha, Qatar: The Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA) hosted a dinner in...

Sweden’s Tallest Mountain Shrinks Again as Glacier Retreats

Home World Sweden’s Tallest Mountain Shrinks Again as Glacier Retreats STOCKHOLM — The southern peak of Kebnekaise, long considered Sweden’s highest mountain, has lost another 1.5 meters in elevation over the past year due to summer melting,...

Sweden eyes stronger ties with Qatar; invites greater investments

Gulf Times Interview with Swedish Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Arif Dousa. PICTURE: Shaji Kayamkulam In an interview with Gulf Times in Doha, Benjamin Arif Dousa, Minister for International...

International Day of Democracy, Embassies of Switzerland and Sweden Emphasise Importance of an Autonomous Local Government

On the occasion of the International Day of Democracy, Switzerland and Sweden reaffirm their long-standing partnership with Albania to advance the rule of law, democracy, and human rights. Today, we highlight the essential role of local government...

QBA explores investment opportunities with Swedish Minister of Foreign Trade

QBA officials and members welcome Swedish Minister for International Development Co-operation and Foreign Trade Benjamin Dousa and his accompanying delegation during a dinner event held in Doha recently. The Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA)...

Wildlife farm and polar bear reserve shares tragic news of polar bear death

Jimmy’s Farm and Wildlife Park, in Pannington Hall Lane, Ipswich, is home to more than 100 species, and Europe’s largest polar bear reserve. In a message shared on social media, the owners of the park shared the sad news of one of their bears...

Sweden’s Riksbank Highlights Liquidity Management and AI Integration Challenges, Implications of Global Trade Shifts

Central banks are grappling with transformative challenges, from liquidity management to the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and the implications of global trade shifts. Updates from the Riksbank, Sweden’s central bank, and the Bank...

HKUST Deepens Sweden Ties Positioning Hong Kong as a Strategic Nexus for Sino-Swedish Innovation

A high-level delegation from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), led by President Prof. Nancy IP, has successfully concluded a strategic visit to Sweden, forging deeper partnerships with the country’s leading academic and...

'Beyond our accents:' International students face uncertain political climate, find home in tri-states

When Subhekshya Wasti got her first look at Dubuque in January 2022, she was a little confused. “I was expecting a lot of skyscrapers,” Wasti said. She had just deplaned at Dubuque Regional Airport after a more-than-24-hour flight from her native...

REVEALED: EA allowing factory to produce products with banned PFAS – and release it to air

Documents obtained via a Freedom of Information request by campaign group Fighting Dirty, shared exclusively as part of an ENDS Report investigation, have revealed that the firm AGC Chemicals Europe, which is located near Blackpool, is still...

Europe faces billions in losses from summer heatwaves, droughts and floods, study warns

This summer’s extreme weather will leave a €126 billion dent in the EU’s economy by 2029, according to new research. The study, led by Dr Sehrish Usman at the University of Mannheim in collaboration with European Central Bank (ECB) economists,...

Arla focuses on youth talent, sustainability in Bangladesh

Says its Southeast Asia head Magnus Glennborn in an interview with The Daily Star Global dairy giant Arla Foods plans to expand its operations in Bangladesh with a focus on affordable nutrition, local talent and long-term investment in the...

Climate Science Digest: September 12, 2025

Explore the latest insights from top science journals in the Muser Press daily roundup (September 12, 2025), featuring impactful research on climate change challenges. Analyzing impact of heat from western wildfires on air pollution in the eastern...