A very large audience at annual Norwegian Lithuanian Business Forum in Vilnius  Photo © Ludo Segers @ The Lithuania Tribune
Nordic/Baltic

Lithuanian technology spurs Norwegian investment at the Norwegian-Lithuanian Business Forum

Following the opening remarks by President Dalia Grybauskaitė and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway‘s the Norwegian-Lithuanian Business Forum turned to exploring how Lithuanian technology and expertise inspires growth and attracts investment. Norwegian 20 companies accompanying that Norwegian royal couple on their visit to Lithuania joined the 250 attendants of the annual Forum. Arne Hjeltnes of Creuna in a most entertaining way presented all the speakers during the Forum. Geir Håøy, President and CEO, Kongsberg Group also gave a speech. […]

FLTR Brolis'  Kristijonas Vizbaras, FIT's Thomas Castrel and AWEX's Jean-Philippe Schklar   Photo © Ludo Segers @ The Lithuania Tribune
Economy

Why Lithuanian companies are investing in Belgium

While Lithuania might claim to be the geographic centre of Europe, “Belgium is at the heart of European purchasing power,” according to Thomas Castrel, Economic Counsellor for Flanders. He and his Walloon counterpart Jean-Philippe Schklar explained to members and guests of the EBN’s monthly business breakfast what put Belgium in a unique position as an attractive destination for investment, including from Lithuanian businesses. […]