The good life in Luxembourg: Faces of Fëschmaart

09-01-2023

The fish market or “Fëschmaart” has always been a lively merchant district. It began with fish and spices, and continues today with handmade goods made to measure. The Fëschmaart is a village in the city, shaped and brought to life by dedicated merchants and restaurateurs.
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LIST opens sustainable composite materials innovation centre

05-01-2023

The Materials Department of the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) has recently launched a Sustainable Composite Materials and Manufacturing Innovation Centre (SCMM). The new centre will in particular develop composite materials with a very low carbon footprint and demonstrate their benefits through concrete application demonstrators for the automotive, rail, space, aeronautics and future urban air mobility.
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Luxembourg ranks 8th worldwide for rule of law

03-01-2023

Ranked 8th in the 2022 WJP Rule of Law Index, Luxembourg stands out in particular for its high level of order and security, fundamental rights and regulatory enforcement.
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Executive Director's Blog

29-12-2022

The sky is definitely not the limit for UAE's space ambitions. Only a few days after the UAE Space Agency organized the first Abu Dhabi Space Debate, the “Rashid rover”, the first Emirati mission to the surface of the Moon, was successfully launched on the 11th of December by the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre.
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A guide to showcase the VC community in Luxembourg

15-12-2022

Luxembourg start-ups are increasingly attracting investments from both national and international venture capital investors. The Luxembourg Private Equity Association (LPEA) published a VC Guide in November 2022 to highlight this community, which plays a key role for the start-up ecosystem.
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The future of rooftop innovation

13-12-2022

Automotive supplier Webasto produces roofs, electric-cars chargers and batteries as well as heating and cooling systems for the automotive industry. Following the recent acquisition of automotive glazing specialist Carlex Luxembourg, the company is turning its new Luxembourg facility into its global centre of competence for smart glazing.
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The secret of the golden vine

08-12-2022

For centuries, the landscape along the Moselle has been shaped by viticulture. Even the Romans appreciated the terroir in the south-east of Luxembourg. In a recent article, Visit Luxembourg explores the vineyards in the south-east of the country.
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Implementing self-driving vehicles

07-12-2022

In the coming years, autonomous vehicles are expected to revolutionise mobility. Crossroads Magazine spoke to the University of Luxembourg and bus and travel specialist Sales-Lentz about their contributions to making self-driving vehicles a reality.
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Sienza Energy develops European HQ in Luxembourg

30-11-2022

Californian start-up Sienza Energy develops high-energy batteries that could be a radical game changer for electric vehicles. Supported by Luxinnovation, the company has chosen to locate its European HQ in Luxembourg with the ambition to perform key R&D activities. It hopes to open a pilot plant for its eco-friendly batteries here in the next few years.
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A Luxembourg testbed for optimising electrical vehicle fleet charging

29-11-2022

German start-up RiDERgy provides companies with innovative tools for electrifying their vehicle fleet and optimising electric vehicle charging. The company has chosen Luxembourg as the testbed for perfecting and commercialising its offering.
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Executive Director's Blog

28-11-2022

The introduction to this month’s newsletter takes a closer look at the relations between the EU and the GCC, i.e. the broader context in which the activities of the LTIO for the Gulf evolve.
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Sustainable mobility solutions: "Start-ups welcome"

28-11-2022

Facilitating smart, efficient and sustainable mobility is a major objective of the Luxembourg government. Crossroads Magazine spoke to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Mobility and Public Works, François Bausch, about his plans for the future and the need for mobility innovation.
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Spearheading mobility innovation

21-11-2022

Luxembourg is determined to promote the use of innovative and sustainable mobility solutions. This commitment, combined with massive infrastructure and public transport investment as well as R&D and business partnership opportunities, make the country an excellent testbed for mobility innovation for the European market.
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Luxembourg maintains its AAA rating

15-11-2022

Credit rating agency DBRS Morningstar has once again awarded Luxembourg its AAA rating with a stable outlook, thereby confirming its belief in the country's growth and stable public finances.
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Luxembourg, a European testbed, at Smart City Barcelona

11-11-2022

Luxembourg is an interesting testbed for international companies with smart city solutions targeting the European market. Company executives looking for the right place to expand their European activities can learn more at the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona on 15-17 November 2022.
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Ohmio Automotion Ltd expands to Luxembourg

08-11-2022

Self-driving bus shuttle manufacturer Ohmio Automotion Ltd, with roots in Australia and New Zealand, will open its first European office in Luxembourg. After winning a key contract with national railway company CFL, Ohmio will use Luxembourg as its base for addressing the growing demand for autonomous vehicles in Europe.
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Vodafone to set up pan-European logistics platform in Luxembourg

04-11-2022

On 26 October 2022, Luxembourg Minister of the Economy Franz Fayot and Ninian Wilson, the CEO of Vodafone Procurement Company, signed a memorandum of understanding for the establishment of Vodafone’s pan-European logistics platform in Luxembourg. The platform will strengthen Vodafone’s presence in Luxembourg even further.
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Fit 4 Start #13: 15 start-ups selected

28-10-2022

15 start-ups from 9 different countries have been selected for participation in the 13th edition of start-up accelerator Fit 4 Start. In addition to 6 months of coaching, pre-seed funding and access to all the key players of the Luxembourg start-up ecosystem, participants will also be encouraged to look into how their products and services can have a positive sustainable impact.
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Executive Director Blog

27-10-2022

This month’s multiple exchanges and discussions facilitated by the LTIO mostly focused on the important topic of innovation and how to create synergies and opportunities for startups and grownups between the Gulf and Luxembourg.
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Boosting business connections with the UAE

25-10-2022

Luxembourg and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) share the characteristics of being springboards for business in their respective geographical regions. Luxembourg representatives recently visited several key organisations and events in Abu Dhabi and Dubai in order to strengthen connections and partnerships that can contribute to facilitate business expansion for Emirati and Luxembourg companies.
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Supporting teaching and research in high performance computing

17-10-2022

Developing the talents and expertise needed for a broad use of high performance computing (HPC) is a priority in Luxembourg. The Ministry of the Economy and the University of Luxembourg recently signed an agreement that provides a framework for HPC-focused higher education and research activities.
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Luxembourg attractive for foreign direct investment

11-10-2022

In 2022, EY included Luxembourg for the first time it its series of country attractiveness surveys. Brice Lecoustey, Consulting Partner at EY Luxembourg, provided us with further insights into the factors that make Luxembourg attractive for foreign direct investment.
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Moselle: Savour the richness of the land

06-10-2022

Now that summer is over and the harvest season is here, it’s the perfect time to discover Luxembourg's Moselle region and its natural, cultural, and gastronomic heritage.
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Luxembourg has 8th fastest internet in the world

05-10-2022

With a mean download speed of 131.95, Luxembourg is among the 10 countries that have the fastest internet in the world.
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Luxembourg cooperation with Japan External Trade Organisation

03-10-2022

National innovation agency Luxinnovation has signed a memorandum of cooperation with JETRO, the Japan External Trade Organisation, in order to support innovative Japanese companies looking to open offices in Luxembourg.
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Executive Director's Blog

28-09-2022

Hello from Abu Dhabi, مرحبا من ابو ظبي, After having taken up the post of Executive Director of the Luxembourg Trade and Investment Office in Abu Dhabi earlier this month, I have the ple...
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Luxembourg remains a strong innovator

27-09-2022

Luxembourg remains the 7th best-performing EU country in the 2022 edition of the European Innovation Scoreboard and continues to stand out for its highly attractive research system.
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Previsionz expands to Luxembourg

23-09-2022

German-born Previsionz is one of the recent additions to Luxembourg’s data ecosystem. Supported by Luxinnovation, the data analytics company has chosen Luxembourg as its springboard for international growth.
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Luxembourg 13th most competitive country in the world

13-09-2022

Luxembourg is ranked as the world’s 13th most competitive country in the 2022 edition of the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking. The country ranks 1st in the world for its economic performance.
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Luxembourg among top 10 countries for post-COVID FDI recovery

12-09-2022

Foreign direct investment in Luxembourg increased by 85% during the first half of 2022, compared to the first 6 months of 2019.
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