| | Swe-Cham News Feed | March 17, 2026 | | | | | | | |
Credits: Ola Ericson/imagebank.sweden.se | | Sweden's new AI strategy unveiled | |
The Swedish Government has launched a new national AI strategy aimed at positioning Sweden among the world’s top 10 countries in artificial intelligence. The strategy focuses on creating more effective government services, clearer regulations for businesses, and improved conditions for research and innovation.
For the first time, Sweden is taking a holistic approach to AI, coordinating efforts across public agencies, the business sector, and research institutions to fully harness the potential of the technology. The strategy emphasises responsible and secure AI development while promoting stable international rules and frameworks, and by combining innovation with responsibility, Sweden aims to strengthen its position as a global leader in AI. | | | | | | | |
The Swedish Chamber is honoured to have one of Sweden's largest and most influential banks, SEB, join our Swedish-Dutch Business Community as our newest Patron Member. The move is part of SEB’s geographical expansion strategy, which began in 2021, focusing on Austria, Switzerland and the Netherlands. The aim is to deepen relationships with existing clients and attract new ones in the Dutch market. SEB has already built relationships with several well-known companies in the Netherlands. The bank’s model of long-term client partnerships has proven successful in markets with similar characteristics.
We look forward to a fruitful collaboration with SEB and to introducing them to our Swedish–Dutch business community.
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Storytel Netherlands Awards 2026 |
Swedish Chamber Member Storytel, recently celebrated the winners of the Storytel Awards, recognising outstanding achievements in audiobooks and storytelling.
Winners of the 2026 edition includes: Simon Keizer – Wat moed dat moet – Best Storytel Original
Fred van Leer & Conny Schalke – Niets is wat het lijkt – Best Dutch Audiobook
Jennifer van Brenk – Best Narrator
| | | | | | | | | | | | Swedish Chamber Patron Member Scania recipient of the Haven Award 2025 | | Scania Logistics Netherlands has received the Haven Award 2025. The award was presented during the annual Port Dinner, organised by Port of Zwolle in collaboration with Region Zwolle United. The award is a recognition of the role that Scania Logistics Netherlands plays within the port and the region. From the logistics centers in Zwolle, Hasselt and Hattemerbroek, we take care of the storage, distribution and transport of parts for production and assembly sites worldwide on a daily basis. This makes us an important part of Scania's global supply chain. | | | | | | | | Photo: Elin Larsson, Swedish Institute | Sweden as an attractive career destination for international top talent |
A new Swedish Institute study finds Sweden ranks among the world’s most attractive countries for STEM professionals.
Key strengths include work-life balance, career development, family-friendliness, safety, and access to healthcare. Life sciences, healthcare, and green technology are the sectors most associated with Sweden.
Despite its strong appeal, global awareness of Sweden as a career destination remains limited. Efforts are ongoing to increase visibility through digital campaigns, recruitment events, and collaboration with Swedish embassies and companies. | | The Swedish Chamber is honoured to have Bjorn Lunden join our Swedish-Dutch Business Community as our newest Member. Bjorn Lunden is an international SaaS company that simplifies Business Administration for small and medium-sized enterprises through smart and efficient digital solutions. With operations in Sweden, Denmark, and the Netherlands, they are building a strong presence in Northwestern Europe. Combining local roots with international strength, they create solutions that help businesses grow, without unnecessary hassle. We are looking forward to future collaboration and to introducing Bjorn Lunden to our Swedish-Dutch business community! | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Einar & Partners helped Scania transition from a legacy monitoring landscape to ServiceNow Event Management
| | After a year of focused collaboration, Swedish Chamber Patron Member Scania successfully transitioned from a legacy monitoring landscape to ServiceNow Event Management with the support of Swedish Chamber Member and Business Award 2025 winner Einar & Partners.
The goal was not only to replace outdated tools but to modernise how monitoring, alerting, and operations work together. The transformation replaced ten years of IBM Tivoli monitoring, including around 3,000 custom rules, with a standardised event flow model. More than 300 application teams were trained on modern alert and event management practices, leading to a 50% reduction in monitoring-related incidents through cleaner event correlation and processes. | | | | | | | | Most trusted & liked brand in Sweden among OMX S30 listed companies in 2026 | Each year, Caliber monitors public perception of Sweden’s leading listed companies, assessing levels of trust, favorability, and employer attractiveness.
In the OMX S30 TLS Ranking 2026, numerous members of the Swedish Chamber are featured. SKF, a Swedish Chamber Patron Member, holds the top position.
Other Chamber members among the top 23 include Saab, Volvo Group, Alfa Laval, Atlas Copco, Handelsbanken, AstraZeneca, Ericsson, SEB, and H&M.
Congratulations to our Members! | | Sweco Netherlands reports 13% revenue growth |
Swedish Chamber Patron Member Sweco’s Dutch division grew revenue by 13% in 2025 to €319 million, driven by both acquisitions and strong organic demand.
Operating profit (EBITA) also rose 13% to €29.3 million, despite integration costs from recent acquisitions including Juust, Brain of Buildings, Volantis, VHGM, and MuConsult.
The Swedish parent company, listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange, reported net revenue of 31.6 billion SEK (€3 billion) with a 10.5% operating margin. Sweco employs around 2,000 people in the Netherlands and 23,000 across Europe, advising on energy transition, mobility, urban planning, and climate-related projects. | | | | | | | | | | | | Follow us on social media to stay updated on Swedish-Dutch business relations! | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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