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Economy

Central Bank: National security threats regarding fintech under control

Risks in connection to investments in the rapidly growing sector of financial technologies, also known as fintech, are under control, and the licensing requirements remain high, the central Bank of Lithuania said on Monday. […]

Discussion with Nordic Investors in the Seimas  Photo © Ludo Segers @ The Lithuania Tribune
Economy

Lithuanian policymakers and Nordic investors discuss investment climate: “Attracting investment more crucial than ever”

While Lithuania continues to make improvements to its investment climate, policy solutions are still needed to make it more attractive to foreign companies willing to invest and create jobs in the country. A discussion hosted at the Lithuanian parliament brought together Lithuanian policymakers, Nordic investors and business associations to talk about FDI, taxes and what it would take for Lithuania to move closer to its Northern European neighbours. […]

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Economy

Foreign investors put forward 100 proposals to Lithuanian government

The Investors’ Forum, an association of foreign investors in Lithuania, has put forward 100 proposals to the government on how to improve the business environment in the country. […]

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. […]

Saulius Skvernelis
Economy

Lithuania to raise salaries for doctors, teachers, increase child money – PM

In the presentation of the tasks for the parliament’s spring session on Saturday, Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis accentuated the need to adopt the reform of public service, pledging to raise salaries for teachers and doctors along with child money. […]

Taavi Rõivas
Economy

Taavi Rõivas joins Blockchain Centre Vilnius Board to help connect Estonian and Lithuanian blockchain stakeholders

Estonian digital politician and former Prime Minister Taavi Rõivas has joined the Board of Blockchain Centre Vilnius, which connects partner Blockchain Centres in Australia and Asia. Blockchain Centre Vilnius is a not-for-profit knowledge-hub curating and organising unique educational and networking events for the international blockchain community, whilst also serving as a co-working space and incubator for blockchain technology companies. […]

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Economy

Lithuanian central bank set to issue world’s 1st digital collector coin

The Bank of Lithuania is planning to issue this year the world’s first digital collector coin, to be designed using blockchain or similar technologies. […]