Apr 04, 2013 07:00 CEST Stockholm Business Region The European Association for the Study of Diabetes has chosen Stockholm as the site of its major conference in the autumn of 2015. The city will thus be hosting the event for the fourth time. The decision was motivated by Stockholm's good conditions and Stockholmsmässan's long experience in arranging international conferences. The region is also one of the world's leading in diabetes research.
Mar 14, 2013 08:31 CET Stockholm Business Region It is going to be easier for foreign investors to find partners in Stockholm and Uppsala. Stockholm-Uppsala Life Science Investment Hotlist is now being launched, a tool presenting the region's hottest investment prospects to investors.
Feb 08, 2013 07:30 CET Stockholm Business Region On February 12th 2013, the 7th annual Swiss-Scandinavian Bio-Business Seminar is being held in Zürich, Switzerland. The conference offers a unique possibility to meet Stockholm-based life sciences companies on the cutting edge. Participants include: Aberabio, Binarybio, Biolamia, Biovica, Irras, Oss-Q and Xbrane Bioscience.
Jan 28, 2013 06:00 CET Stockholm Business Region Wages continue rising in Stockholm in the third quarter of 2012, driven by the private sector. All industries are experiencing growth despite mixed signals. However, sales and the number of new businesses are decreasing. Increased unemployment is contributing to a weakened labor market. Nevertheless, increased employment is an ongoing trend due to the steadily increasing population.
Nov 29, 2012 11:20 CET Stockholm Business Region On December 5th 2012, representatives of Sweden's and Stockholm’s most innovative life science companies and organizations team up in Paris in search of French partners within oncology.
Oct 19, 2012 11:41 CEST Stockholm Business Region Stockholm is growing strong as a tourist destination. Leisure travel drives the development, despite a slowdown in several markets. The summer season ended with a new record in commercial accomodations and cruise passengers.
Oct 09, 2012 06:30 CEST Stockholm Business Region During the second quarter of 2012, total wages continued to rise in Stockholm, driven by a stronger private sector. Sales climbed in all sectors. Employment is still increasing, but at a more subdued rate. Construction is declining, but the strong increase in the number of people moving to Stockholm continues.
Sep 17, 2012 13:49 CEST Stockholm Business Region The video Stockholm New Ipad act got awarded as best viral campaign 2012 during Digital Communication Awards in Berlin. The video campaign, which to date has reached more than 2.8 million views on Youtube, was produced by Step2 Communication for Stockholm Business Region.
Jul 05, 2012 06:00 CEST Stockholm Business Region Wages continued to rise in Stockholm during the first quarter of 2012, buoyed by growth in the public sector. The high level of enterprise has continued, and sales within the service sector have increased. Stockholm is attracting more and more visitors and residents. The county’s population is growing by 36,000 people each year, and has now reached 2.1 million.
Feb 14, 2012 11:27 CET Stockholm Business Region Greater Stockholm Overall Winner fDi Region of the Future fDi Magazine’s ranking list European Cities and Regions of the Future 2012/13 awards Greater Stockholm Region as Overall Winner in Europe for FDI.Stockholm is also Overall Winner for Quality of Life. The region is second in Business Friendliness and third in Economic Potential.