05 February 2024 - H.E. Ambassador Maria Lumen B. Isleta met with Ms. Nina Kopola, Director General of Business Finland on 24 January 2024 (Wednesday) in Helsinki, Finland.

Director General Kopola conveyed that Finland has long noted the business opportunities in the Philippines and looks forward to strengthening bilateral trade and investment cooperation. Ambassador Isleta shared the changes in the Philippines’ legislation and policies that make it more attractive to foreign investors, in addition to having access to a talented and young workforce. 

Both sides discussed activities and projects that are focused on increasing bilateral trade and investments between the Philippines and Finland, including the continued engagements carried out by the Embassy of the Philippines with Finnish government officials and the private sector on political and economic matters; the specific areas of interest of Finnish businesses to invest in; and the support provided for start-ups who wish to test their products in Finland. END.