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Wood: the oldest construction material of the future
19-05-2017
In forestry, the concept of sustainability has been an accepted principle since the 18th century. Professor Jean-Luc Sandoz of the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausannes spoke about the sustainable wood industry as an exemplary economic model at his recent visit to Luxembourg.
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Infrachain initiative
19-05-2017
The Infrachain initiative is a PPP (Private Public Partnership) working towards a trusted and compliant community for blockchain orchestrated from out of Luxembourg. Serial entrepreneur Marco Houwen has taken up the task of implementation.
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Luxembourg open for business
19-05-2017
Luxembourg unveiled a new strategy in 2017 to promote economic growth in a sustainable manner, focused both on attracting foreign direct investment in a targeted and service-oriented manner and supporting Luxembourg-based companies moving into foreign markets.
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Luxembourg 3rd most attractive city to move to for work
17-05-2017
Using data from its in-house survey team, which continually researches the financial and lifestyle conditions of more than 400 cities around the world, AIRINC, a global research company which currentl...
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#Luxembourg 2nd in the new FM GLOBAL RESILIENCE INDEX 2017
16-05-2017
The new FM Global Resilience Index 2017 analysing the resilience of 130 counties and territories ranks #Luxembourg 2nd – having gradually risen from it’s 8th ranking in 2013.
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Luxembourg is emerging as the go-to destination for insurers fleeing London post-Brexit
16-05-2017
The tiny state of Luxembourg is fast becoming the go-to destination for UK insurers looking to set up subsidiaries in the European Union after Brexit, with several more firms eyeing the country as a p...
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The Collaboration Factory
16-05-2017
After 10 years and €1 billion in investment, the Belval innovation campus has become one of Europe’s foremost centers for technology and biomedical collaborations.
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Anthony Auert presents the Luxembourg AutoMobility Cluster
15-05-2017
In an interview with Lëtzebuerger Journal, Cluster Manager Anthony Auert talked about the latest development and upcoming projects of the Luxembourg AutoMobility Cluster.
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ICT Spring Summit 2017 Global Tech Conference
11-05-2017
From armies of robots to life on Mars, cybersecurity, the dangers to earth from asteroids, 3.33 minute pitches by start-ups, computers that teach you how to play guitar, blockchain and bitcoin forums, ICT Spring 2017 had it all (and more). Luxinnovation was right at the centre of it.
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Luxembourg workshop at CleanTech Forum Europe in Helsinki
11-05-2017
Luxinnovation will host the workshop “How to grow your cleantech business from Luxembourg – the perfect central hub.” at the CleanTech Forum Europe 2017 to be held in Helsinki from 16 to 18 May. APATE...
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Cargolux and Emirates SkyCargo announce landmark cargo partnership agreement
11-05-2017
This unique and ground breaking agreement, the first of its kind in the air cargo industry between a mainline airline and a specialised freighter operator, will allow cooperation between two carriers with complementary strengths and shared values for customer service excellence.
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Brexit: Insurer Hiscox picks Luxembourg for EU base
11-05-2017
– Reuters – British insurer Hiscox has decided to establish a new subsidiary in Luxembourg to underwrite its retail business in Europe following Britain’s decision to leave the Europ...
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Prof. Björn Ottersten receives an ERC Advanced Grant
11-05-2017
Professor Björn Ottersten, Director of the Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SnT) at the University of Luxembourg, has been awarded an Advanced Grant (AdG), the most presti...
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CODIPRO plays host to its American partner for a week
08-05-2017
CODIPRO had the pleasure of welcoming James Aujay and John Trageser from the company Lifting & Rigging Specialty Sales, Inc. (LRSS) for a whole week. It was an opportunity to strengthen its partne...
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Creative Young Entrepreneur Luxembourg 2017
05-05-2017
The Creative Young Entrepreneur Luxembourg (CYEL) is the yearly awards ceremony organised by the Jeune Chambre Economique du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg (JCI Luxembourg). Interested candidates can apply until 15 May 2017.
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ADEM annual report - employment up, unemployment down
05-05-2017
According to ADEM, the Grand Duchy saw steady growth in employment in 2016. Salaried employment increased by 3.3% compared with the previous year, and unemployment fell by 4.6% over the same period. The reduction in unemployment seems to be sustained, since the trend has lasted for two years already.
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JP Morgan treasury services to be handled in Luxembourg
05-05-2017
JPMorgan Chase & Co. plans to move hundreds of London-based bankers to expanded offices in Dublin, Frankfurt and Luxembourg to preserve easy access to the European Union’s single market after Brexit, the firm’s head of investment banking said.
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Luxembourg as a knowledge capital and testing ground for the circular economy
04-05-2017
Discover the study "Luxembourg as a knowledge capital and testing ground for the circular economy".
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Treating cancer with viruses
03-05-2017
The Luxembourg Institute of Health (LIH) and the renowned German Cancer Research Centre (DKFZ) have inaugurated a new binational research unit named LOVIT - „Laboratory of Oncolytic Virus Immuno-Therapeutics" - in the presence of the directors of the two institutes.
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Francine Closener presented Luxinnovation’s 2016 annual report
03-05-2017
At a press conference on May 2, 2017, the Secretary of State of the Economy, Francine Closener, along with Luxinnovation’s CEO Jean-Paul Schuler, presented Luxinnovation's 2016 annual report.
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Launch of the 2017 edition of FEDIL’s Environment Awards
03-05-2017
For 30 years, FEDIL’s Environment Awards has been aimed at rewarding companies whose technical and financial efforts are aimed at reconciling productivity and the preservation of natural resources.
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Luxembourg House of Financial Technology open for business
28-04-2017
On Monday 24 April 2017, the Luxembourg House of Finance Technology (LHoFT) - pronounced "loft" - had its official opening; located at 14 rue Erasmus in Kirchberg in the House of Entrepreneurship, LHoFT is situated across the road from the Chambre de Commerce and beside Luxembourg for Finance and other such institutions.
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SES Launches Rapid Response Vehicle for Defence, Security and Humanitarian Missions
28-04-2017
SES (Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG) announced its new government product Rapid Response Vehicle (RRV), a SATCOM-enabled platform capable of providing high-speed connectivity and global communications services tailored to a broad range of commercial, civil, humanitarian and defence missions around the world.
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Luxembourg 3rd for economic globalisation
28-04-2017
The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) just published its 2017 edition of the composite globalisation index 'KOF'. Luxembourg in 19th place on the 2017 globalisation index.
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Launch of the newsletter "Inspiring Luxembourg" within the framework of the Nation Branding initiative
28-04-2017
The newsletter "Inspiring Luxembourg" will regularly highlight the latest news that will inspire all those who work to shine a spotlight on Luxembourg.
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Goodyear opens new Tire Test Laboratory in Luxembourg
28-04-2017
Goodyear announced today the opening of its new Tire Test Laboratory at its Innovation Center in Luxembourg. This state-of-the art facility includes the latest technology for testing car, light truck and commercial truck tires.
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U.S. insurer FM Global picks Luxembourg as EU hub amid Brexit concerns
28-04-2017
U.S. commercial property insurer FM Global is planning a European hub in Luxembourg following Britain's decision to leave the bloc.
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LIST and Circuit Foil want to enhance copper resistance to lightning
24-04-2017
The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) and Circuit Foil signed a three-year partnership agreement.
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Master detox molecule boosts immune defence
20-04-2017
LIH scientists discover an unknown immune mechanism.
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Luxembourg maintains Fitch Triple A rating
18-04-2017
Luxembourg has maintained the highest score from Fitch ratings agency awarded to only 11 countries in the latest round of scores.
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