News
Stimulating cleantech business from Scandinavia
29-05-2019
Developing the clean technologies sector is a priority in Luxembourg, and the country is keen to learn from the best. Luxinnovation has set up a partnership with Cleantech Scandinavia in order to attract companies and technologies from the Nordic countries that are among the world leaders in this field.
Read more
G-Core Labs: A Luxembourg HQ for global expansion
28-05-2019
In 2014, G-Core Labs, a global cloud and edge leader in content delivery, hosting and security solutions for any business, decided to move its headquarters to Luxembourg. Attracted by the country’s outstanding IT infrastructure and excellent business climate, the company considers it as the perfect location for orchestrating its international expansion.
Read more
ArcelorMittal and Ceratizit granted access to university supercomputer
28-05-2019
The University of Luxembourg has granted two Luxembourg-based businesses, ArcelorMittal and Ceratizit, access to its high performance computer (HPC). The companies will use the HPC capacities to perform numerical analyses and deploy advanced numerical models.
Read more
Digitisation for the benefit of businesses and citizens
27-05-2019
Prime Minister Xavier Bettel and Deputy Prime Minister Etienne Schneider teamed up this Friday to present political guidelines for both artificial intelligence and for the ongoing digitisation of priority economic sectors.
Read more
Two Luxembourg co-productions awarded at Cannes Film Festival
25-05-2019
Luxembourg was well represented at this year's edition of the Cannes Film Festival with four films competing for awards. Two of them won prizes in the "Un certain regard" selection.
Read more
Luxembourg will host the 2020 Cleantech Forum Europe
23-05-2019
Luxembourg has been selected to host the 2020 edition of the Cleantech Forum Europe, a major international event in the field of clean technologies. The forum will provide excellent opportunities for the exchange of ideas on the latest cleantech trends with leading stakeholders from all over Europe. It will also showcase Luxembourg’s most dynamic organisations and projects in the field.
Read more
Luxembourg launches LSA Data Center to promote access to space data
22-05-2019
During the Space Forum 2019, Marc Serres, CEO of the Luxembourg Space Agency, announced the creation of the Luxembourg Space Agency (LSA) Data Center, to support businesses in Luxembourg with reliable, fast and intuitive access to data streams from the European Copernicus Earth Observation programme.
Read more
Luxembourg passport the best in the world
14-05-2019
For the second consecutive year, the Luxembourg passport has been listed as the best in the world by the Nomad Passport Index.
Read more
US and Luxembourg sign space cooperation memorandum
10-05-2019
The United States and Luxembourg have signed a memorandum of understanding aiming at strengthening the cooperation in the field of space. Both countries are at the forefront of promoting the harvesting and exploitation of space resources.
Read more
Anisoprint: Luxembourg an ideal EU base
07-05-2019
When Russian start-up Anisoprint decided in 2018 to bring its pioneering 3D printing technology for composite materials to the European market, Luxembourg quickly stood out as the ideal EU base. One year later, the company is in the process of moving its headquarters as well as most of its staff here. Convinced by the country’s start-up friendly environment and excellent support network, Anisoprint is also counting on a strategic research partnership to meet the requirements of large industrial clients.
Read more
Luxembourg second best country to raise a child
06-05-2019
Luxembourg ranks second in a study of the best countries in Europe to raise a child, and first in the sub-category "Health & Safety".
Read more
Luxembourg most "open for business"
02-05-2019
Luxembourg is ranked as the most open country for business in the world in the 2019 Best Countries study by U.S. News & World Report. The country is also considered as the third best country to headquarter a corporation.
Read more
Eight Luxembourg start-ups selected for VivaTech 2019
30-04-2019
For the second consecutive year, Luxembourg’s start-up ecosystem will be present at the international technology fair VivaTech. Eight start-ups have been invited to exhibit at the Luxembourg pavilion organised by the Chamber of Commerce, the Ministry of the Economy and Luxinnovation.
Read more
Manga figures and technical prowess made in Luxembourg
23-04-2019
The young Luxembourg company Tsume Art is well on the way to succeed in its mad challenge: to become one of the world leaders in the design and production of high-end statuettes and figurines inspired by the world of manga and video games.
Read more
University of Luxembourg and ArianeGroup to collaborate on lowering rocket launch costs
19-04-2019
The University of Luxembourg and European spacecraft launch provider ArianeGroup will collaborate over the next two years on a project to reduce the costs of launches. Funded by ArianeGroup and Luxe...
Read more
University launches new Interdisciplinary Space Master
19-04-2019
The University of Luxembourg announces the launch of a new two-year Interdisciplinary Space Master study course in the fall of 2019. The Master programme aims to provide students with the required eng...
Read more
University of Luxembourg plays central role in major EU cybersecurity initiative
19-04-2019
The European Commission has recently launched four Cybersecurity Competence Networks with the aim of accelerating cybersecurity research by drawing together Europe’s leading experts. Each network ...
Read more
Luxembourg: first country for humanitarian aid
19-04-2019
Luxembourg ranks first in a global ranking of humanitarian donations published by the Overseas Development Institute (ODI). Luxembourg stands out as the most generous country in the OECD (Organization...
Read more
Luxembourg ranks 11th in the world for cybersecurity
19-04-2019
This top-level ranking of Luxembourg’s cybersecurity standards clearly shows the positive effects of national policy efforts, the implementation of concrete tools and the expertise of leading re...
Read more
Luxembourg among top 10 European countries for 5G readiness
19-04-2019
The country ranks 1st in the Country Profile category due to the government’s commitment to promoting ICT. It is also highly ranked for its regulations and policies needed to implement 5G networks...
Read more
Mercer: Luxembourg safest city in the world
19-04-2019
Luxembourg is named as the safest city in the world in Mercer new ranking on personal safety. Safety is an important factor when companies decide where to establish locations abroad and send expatriat...
Read more
Luxembourg in the top 5 European countries that attract Chinese investment
19-04-2019
According to the annual report of the Merics and Rhodium Group, the sale of the International Bank in Luxembourg to Legend Holdings places Luxembourg in the top 5 European countries that attract Chine...
Read more
Schengen: pioneer for cross-border autonomous driving
19-04-2019
On April 3rd, top-level politicians, researchers and industry representatives from Luxembourg, France and Germany gathered in Schengen to see the first live demos of autonomous cars using the digita...
Read more
PPRO granted e-money licence in luxembourg ahead of brexit
19-04-2019
PPRO, a UK cross-border payment specialist, has officially been granted an e-money licence to operate in Luxembourg ahead of Britain’s departure from the European Union. The licence has been granted...
Read more
Luxembourg Stock Exchange wins 2018 Green Bond Pioneer Award from CBI
19-04-2019
In recognition of its sustainable finance efforts, the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE) has won the Green Bond Pioneer Award from the Climate Bonds Initiative (CBI).
The LuxSE, with its sustainabil...
Read more
Luxembourg Stockexchange signs 3 agreements on green finance with Chinese institutions
19-04-2019
The Luxembourg Stock Exchange has recently signed a string of agreements with major stock exchanges and institutions in China, strengthening its appeal as the world’s leading green bond trading hub....
Read more
Cargolux: Belugas on board
19-04-2019
Luxembourg leading all-cargo airline Cargolux becomes the official transport partner working with SEA LIFE Trust and project partner, Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC), to help move two beluga whal...
Read more
Cargolux celebrates its 20 years anniversary of doing business in China
19-04-2019
On April 10th, Cargolux, Luxembourg all-cargo airline, celebrated the 20 years anniversary of its first flight to mainland China. On March 31st 1999, Cargolux indeed landed its first flight in Shangha...
Read more
Luxembourg-China linked by rails
19-04-2019
The first Luxembourg-Chengdu international direct rail link was inaugurated this Thursday, April 4th. The train left in the afternoon and is expected to connect the Chinese city today (April 19th).
Th...
Read more