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Here you can read the latest DI Business news in English from the Confederation of Danish Industry.

• 21.02.19 • DIB • News

  Fewer young professionals in Denmark’s corridors of power

  A new statement from the Confederation of Danish Industry (DI) shows that the number of private-sector executives over the age of 50 and 60 is on the increase. The experience of those more senior leaders is clearly a strength, but they also need to…

  • Labour market
  • Management
  • Strategy and business development

• 20.02.19 • DIB • News

  Video: Be part of DI's next trade exhibition

  Get a glimpse - and a taste - of, what it is like to part of DI's many international trade fairs, exhibitions or one of our interesting activities abroad.

  • Trade
  • Exports
  • Asia

• 13.02.19 • DIB • News

  DI: Businesses need foreign employees as well

  The lack of talented foreign employees impedes growth – and thereby welfare. DI supports the government’s bill to make it easier for companies to hire international employees.

  • Danish economy
  • Labour market
  • International labour
  • Competitiveness

• 13.02.19 • DIB • News

  Winter is the new record season for Denmark’s tourism industry

  The number of overnight stays has increased by 50 per cent during the winter season compared to 2010, shows new data from Statistics Denmark. Skallerup Seaside Resort in northern Jutland has successfully attracted tourists with sea infusions and…

  • SMEs
  • Tourism
  • Marketing

• 13.02.19 • DIB • News

  New figures: 2018 was a year to forget for Danish exports

  2018 has been a sluggish year for Danish exports due to declining exports to the UK, China and Sweden, among other things. DI hopes for a rebound in 2019, but international uncertainty resulting from trade wars, Brexit and a weak German economy may…

  • Danish economy
  • Exports
  • Imports

• 06.02.19 • DIB • News

  Blog: Building bridges between Denmark and India - reflections from the ground

  After an intense trip starting in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, for The Vibrant Gujarat Summit, and New Delhi for the opening of the new Danish Cultural Institute, as well as the inauguration of the new Danish Embassy, I am back in full swing in Mumbai, and…

  • International
  • Trade
  • Exports
  • Asia

• 06.02.19 • DIB • News

  Key indicators: The U.S. celebrates 100 months of uninterrupted job growth

  The U.S. rounded an impressive milestone in January. The U.S. jobs report, also known as the Employment Situation Summary, which describes the development of employment, has now gone up 100 months in a row.

  • North America
  • Labour market
  • Employment

• 06.02.19 • DIB • News

  Trade Promotions give Danish companies billions in revenue

  Annually, export revenues generates billions when Danish companies together take on new markets to establish themselves. For smaller companies like CT-Technologies, the promotions are a cornerstone of their business.

  • International economy
  • Danish economy
  • SMEs
  • Exports

• 06.02.19 • DIB • News

  Denmark is proficient at making money from tourists

  The revenue at Tivoli Gardens has increased by more than DKK 300 million since 2010. “The combination of tradition and innovation attract foreign tourists,” says the Communications Director. Overall, tourism companies have almost doubled their…

  • Tourism
  • Sales
  • Marketing

• 30.01.19 • DIB • News

  Denmark and Copenhagen move up in talent ranking

  Both the capital and Denmark have become a bit better at talent, moving up two spots in INSEAD’s new Global Talent Competitiveness Index 2019. Meanwhile, we’ve fallen when it comes to attraction, so there’s still room for improvement, says head of DI…

  • Labour market
  • International labour