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20 January: NBAS Newsletter #1
In this newsletter we bring insights articles, information on upcoming events and profile NBAS members, partners, and sponsors.
26 January: Tech Circle #1. Recruitment
Finding the right people is make or break for any company, and particularly for start-up companies and smaller companies. How to successfully go about your recruitment and avoid pitfalls?
Professional physical event with max 20 PAX hosted at Antler in line with the requirements for Safe Management Measures (SMMs) at the Workplace by MOM.
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8 February: New in Singapore.
Seamans Church. Target group is new Norwegians in Singapore – whether they are actually new ore have been here a while. Innovation Norway, The Embassy NBAS and ANSA informs about living in Singapore – both business and leisure. Hosted on Teams
15 February: Regional meeting Norwegian commercial chambers in APAC.
Networking, knowledge building, innovation.
17 February: NBAS business lunch
NBAS had the pleasure of hosting 55 members on our Business Lunch 17 February. We met in different restaurants in the Central Business District. A big thanks to our generous sponsors Viking Life-Savings, Equipment, Thome, Kongsberg, DNB and Telenor who supported the lunch.
24 February: Tech Circle #2 – Partnerships between Start-ups and Enterprises
Partnerships between start-ups and enterprises can be fruitful for both parties. What characterises a good, win-win cooperation? When should start-ups and enterprises collaborate – and when should they not? How to create platforms and structures to create synergies?
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1 March: NBAS-talks #11: SPACS
In this episode of our podcast-series NBAS-talks we discuss one of the hottest trends in finance, so called special purpose acquisition companies, shortened SPACS. What opportunities do SPACS create, and what challenges should we be aware of? In dialogue are Magnus Grimeland, CEO of Antler and Billy Naveed, Chief Strategy Officer of Smile Group.
9 March: Special insights panel #1. Singapore/Norway: Business Potential in Maritime Cooperation
Singapore and Norway are maritime hubs, strong on digitalisation, decarbonisation and innovation, as referenced in the 2022 Menon/DNV “Leading Maritime Capitals of the World” report.
Norwegian Business Association Singapore and Innovation Norway in Singapore invite for an elaboration on parts of the two nations’ maritime strategies and the business opportunities arising.
You are warmly welcome to join this conversation between Mr Kenneth Lim and Mr Sveinung Oftedal, moderated by NBAS’ Ms Cristina Saenz de Santa Maria. The event is hosted with Innovation Norway Singapore, and is supported by The Norwegian Embassy in Singapore and Maritime and Port Authority Singapore.
22 March: NBAS Newsletter #2
In this newsletter we bring insights articles, information on upcoming events and profile NBAS members, partners, and sponsors.
30 March: NBAS Annual General Meeting
NBAS hosts its Annual General Meeting at the newly opened TechLab by Innovation Norway Singapore in Hong Leong Building. In light of the current grave events, we have invited President of the Ukrainian Club Singapore to update on the aid-activities for Ukraine and discuss how the Norwegian business community can help. We have also invited experts on geopolitics, economics, and trade to discuss how the war affects Singapore and the SEA region. Finally, we facilitate a discussion between our membership companies on the basis of the Business Climate Survey, conducted by Team Norway/Innovation Norway.
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6 April: Special insights panel #2. In conjunction with SMW and Norshipping
EVENT POSTPONED. NEW DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED
4-15 April: The Seafood Weeks 2022
Hosted as lunches and dinners at restaurants in Singapore in cooperation with Snorre Food. The Seafood weeks are not a replacement for the annual Seafood Dinner, but a supplement. Our membership companies can book a table for 5 people either for lunch or for dinner and invite the guests their choice.
19 April: Regional meeting Norwegian commercial chambers in APAC
Networking, knowledge building, innovation.
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7 May: NBAS Talks #12 – The future of ammonia as a bunkering fuel
Dr. Per Christer Lund in an in-depth conversation with Dr. Sanjay Kuttan on ammonia. If you want to learn everything about the future of ammonia as a bunkering fuel, here are 36 minutes for you!
This episode of NBAS-talks is a cooperation between Innovation Norway and NBAS.
10 May: NBAS Newsletter #3
In this newsletter we bring insights articles, information on upcoming events and profile NBAS members, partners, and sponsors.
17 May: Constitutional day lunch
NBAS and DNB has the pleasure of inviting for Constitution Day lunch!
19 May: Access new markets and opportunities – from Singapore
A conversation with start-up companies in Norway, showcasing Singapore as a unique business hub. The city-state tops the rankings of ease of doing business and has first-class access to the 600 mill Southeast Asia market.
25 May: Tech Circle #3
Change Management. How do companies drive and manage the change that is necessary for success and growth?
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31 May: Build your company’s competence on sustainability management
Who is better positioned to build the competence needed for sustainable business?
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1 June: Responsible Business Conduct: Transparency Act
In this panel, hosted by Team Norway in Singapore in collaboration with the commercial chambers in the region, we focus on the new Transparency Act, regulating responsible business conduct. Experts from Ministry of Children and Families in Norway, the OECD National Contact Point Norway, the Norwegian Consumer Authority, DNB and Simonsen Vogt Wiig will be sharing.
7 June: NBAS-talks #13: Web 3.0
In our podcast-series NBAS-talks, we take a look at the so-called Web 3.0, which uses machine learning, artificial intelligence and blockchain to achieve real-world human communication. Which opportunities and challenges does Web 3.0 give for business?
30 June: Tech Circle #4
In this edition of the Tech Circle, we discuss and share on how you can use Web3 to make your business more profitable, secure, and compliant and improve your relations with your customers.
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POSTPONED! 2 August: NBAS-talks #14: The future of Singapore as a shipbuilding nation
The development of shipyards has impact on a maritime city. We ask, where do Keppel and Sembcorp go, and how will it affect the industry and Singapore as a maritime hub.
16 August: NBAS Newsletter #4
In this newsletter we bring insights articles, information on upcoming events and profile NBAS members, partners, and sponsors.
16 August: Regional meeting Norwegian commercial chambers in APAC
Networking, knowledge building, innovation.
25 August: Tech Circle #5
Welcome to our members-only Tech Circle, where we will discuss supply chains!
The pandemic, political unrest, and surging energy prices have massively impacted global supply chains. It is now the time to invest in the technology that can give your organization the insights and visibility required to manage ever-changing demand and mitigate risk effectively.
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14 Sept: Renewables – showcasing the business opportunities within offshore wind&sun in Singapore.
The event is a collaboration between Norwegian Energy Partners, Innovation Norway, The Norwegian Embassy in Singapore, and NBAS.
We aim to show business opportunities for Norwegian companies within renewables in Singapore. The event also aims to strengthen the bilateral bond between Singapore and Norway within the renewable energy field.
20 September: 5G – The Nordic Approach and the Future of Society
Nordic companies are playing a crucial role in the future evolution of Asia’s productivity and growth. Our companies are working to bring security and trusted 5G connectivity and new innovative solutions for consumers and businesses while preparing at the same time citizen to adapt to new skills to reap the benefit of the 4th industrial revolution and the 5G disruption.
29 September: Tech Circle #6 (CANCELLED)
In new monthly event-series, labelled Tech Circle, NBAS is highlighting cross-industrial topics of value for our members. We aim to support our smaller membership companies and at the same time tie bonds between our members in different sectors and of different sizes. Topic for this edition of the Tech Circle is to be decided. Professional physical event within line with the requirements for Safe Management Measures (SMMs) at the Workplace by MOM.
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11 October. NBAS Newsletter #5: NBAS Newsletter
In this newsletter we bring insights articles, information on upcoming events and profile NBAS members, partners, and sponsors.
27 October: NBAS business lunch
Norwegian Business Association Singapore has the pleasure of inviting for a business lunch on 26 of October! This event will also serve as welcome back-tribute after the summer break and a nice opportunity to meet each other again. Like with our previous business lunches, we meet in different restaurants in the Central Business District.
27 October: Tech Circle #7
In new monthly event-series, labelled Tech Circle, NBAS is highlighting cross-industrial topics of value for our members. We aim to support our smaller membership companies and at the same time tie bonds between our members in different sectors and of different sizes. Topic for this edition of the Tech Circle is to be decided. Professional physical event within line with the requirements for Safe Management Measures (SMMs) at the Workplace by MOM.
29-31 October: One Ocean
Tall Ship Statsråd Lemkuhl visiting Singapore on its global tour as part of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. Activities in cooperation with The Embassy, Innovation Norway, and the rest of Team Norway in Singapore.
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1 November: Singapore Norway Maritime Digital and Cyber Forum.
Singapore Norway Maritime Digital and Cyber ForumOne Ocean Expedition.
Innovation Norway, the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Singapore, and the Norwegian Business Association Singapore host the inaugural Singapore Norway Maritime Digital and Cyber Forum. We organise the forum in conjunction with theThe forum focuses on communications and cyber-security, two central areas within maritime digitalization. Consequently, we aim to showcase key technology developments in these areas, including 5G, cyber-security solutions, and vessel traffic services (VTS).
Request innvitation3 November: Start-up Singapore II
A follow up from Start-up Singapore 1 in the aftermath of SNIC. A hybrid event, targeting start-up-companies in Norway. Showcasing Singapore as a unique business hub.
15 November: Regional meeting Norwegian commercial chambers in APAC
Networking, knowledge building, innovation.
18 November: Singapore Norway Innovation Conference 2022 (SNIC)
NBAS, The Norwegian Embassy in Singapore and Innovation Norway Singapore deep dive into innovative industrial developments, originating in Singapore and Norway and put the floodlight on their significance for the green transition. Here’s what happened last year at SNIC 2021. SNIC is sponsored by DNV.
18 November: The Seafood Dinner
Hosted with the Embassy and Innovation Norway. This is the 20th edition of the annual seafood dinner, hosted at The Fairmont Ballroom, Raffles City Convention Centre & Swissotel the Stamford.
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1 December: Christmas Lunch
Norwegian Business Association Singapore has the pleasure of inviting for Christmas Lunch! Like with our previous business lunches, we meet in different restaurants in the Central Business District.
6 December: NBAS-talks #16: Upcoming IMO- regulations EEXI, EEDI & CII
In this episode of NBAS-talks, we explain the Energy Efficiency Design Index for existing ships, shortened EEXI and other letter combinations the maritime companies need to be compliant with as a tool to reach the IMO goals for greenhouse gas emissions.
7 December: Renewables – showcasing the business opportunities within offshore wind&solar in Singapore and the region
We aim to show business opportunities for Norwegian companies within renewables in Singapore. The event also aims to strengthen the bilateral bond between Singapore and Norway within the renewable energy field.
13 December. NBAS Newsletter #6: NBAS Newsletter
In this newsletter we bring insights articles, information on upcoming events and profile NBAS members, partners, and sponsors.