AI & Buildings: KONE has spun out VAELLA, an AI operator for real-time building and public-infrastructure “situational awareness” aimed at replacing fragmented, reactive control-room monitoring with predictive intelligence. Energy & Compute: AmpTank’s Utajärvi, Finland project cleared permits and grid access for a 200 MW AI data center, with construction set for late 2026 and battery storage planned for grid stability. Connectivity & Security: Finland and Sweden are strengthening their joint 6G programme, 6G-FISRE, focused on “resilient-by-design” networks that keep critical services running during cyber and infrastructure crises. Health (Finland-led research): Tampere University Hospital researchers report real-world links between statin use timing and breast cancer outcomes, while a nationwide Finnish study finds oral semaglutide improves blood sugar, weight, and liver markers in everyday diabetes care. Medical trial: A Finnish-led randomized study reports total hip arthroplasty plus rehab delivers meaningful pain and function gains over conservative exercise for moderate-to-severe hip osteoarthritis. Science debate: A Finnish startup’s “solid-state” battery claims face renewed criticism, with a Finnish lab scientist arguing the fraud allegations rely on missing physical testing and misread data. Education & Skills: Moldova joined WorldSkills Europe in Helsinki, gaining access to European vocational standards and cross-country skills projects. Policy & Diplomacy: India and Finland reviewed progress on digitalisation and sustainability cooperation, including AI, semiconductors, critical minerals, quantum tech, 6G, clean energy, and space.