Sweden lithium tie-ups South America
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Sweden seeks lithium tie-ups in South America amid ‘white gold’ rush

Sweden is turning its gaze towards Peru and other South American countries for lithium tie-ups amid a global race to lock in supply of the “white gold” metal that is key for the batteries that power electric vehicles. A senior trade official from the Scandinavian nation told Reuters by phone that firms in Sweden – were looking for alliances with regional lithium and copper producers.

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The free service helping foreign companies to establish in Stockholm

Opening an office, or expanding into a new country is a major undertaking for a foreign company. Less so in Stockholm, where a free service is dedicated to helping companies swiftly establish in the city. Uniqlo’s Tomokazu Yokoyama and WeWork’s Wybo Wijnbergen recount how they got help with everything from scouting a location to understanding local work culture.

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Stockholm strengthens its offering to international retailers

Stockholm ranks as the most popular destination for international retailers in the Nordic region. To maintain this position, Invest Stockholm and Stockholm Fashion District aim to merge the city’s strengths to create a vibrant playground for an industry in transformation. Sustainability and tech are driving change in the fashion industry and Stockholm is leading the way.