2025 was a year where NBAS brought people together through networking, knowledge exchange, and innovation-focused events. From the launch of TINE in Singapore and the Clipper Eris setting sail as the world’s first vessel equipped with a full-scale carbon capture facility for pilot testing, to our Tech Circle series and a community dialogue with NBIM CEO Nicolai Tangen, the year was rich with learning and collaboration. Our flagship events, the Norwegian Seafood Dinner and the Singapore Norway Innovation Conference (SNIC), remained anchor moments in the NBAS calendar, drawing strong participation and showcasing the best of our community’s engagement and spirit.
TINE Arrives in Singapore
We kicked off 2025 with a delicious milestone: a welcome dinner celebrating the official launch of TINE’s Norwegian dairy products in Singapore. TINE’s premium cheeses are now available in various Fairprice stores and online channels, bringing the authentic taste of Norway to local homes and restaurants.
Maritime Innovation: Clipper Eris Launches with Carbon Capture Technology
In January 2025, the Clipper Eris, owned by Solvang ASA of Stavanger, became the world’s first ship equipped with a full-scale carbon capture facility ready for pilot testing. The groundbreaking technology, developed by Wärtsilä in Moss, Norway, represents a major step toward greener shipping. The project team visited Singapore’s Seatrium shipyard to officially set sail and mark the start of this potentially game-changing initiative for the global maritime industry.
Tech Circle Series Showcases Norwegian Innovation
Throughout the year, NBAS hosted its Tech Circle series, shining a spotlight on cutting-edge Norwegian technology. Themes like AI 2030, digital transformation, and the future of work drew professionals from various industries. These sessions promoted knowledge exchange, collaboration, and Norway’s growing tech footprint in Asia.
In Conversation with NBIM CEO Nicolai Tangen
A major highlight was our community dialogue with Nicolai Tangen, CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), and Sumer Dewan, Head of NBIM’s Singapore Office. Held before an audience of NBAS members, partners, and students, the seminar offered insights into NBIM’s focus on the future, with strategic priorities that include performance, ambition, speed, and the exciting use of AI. The discussion also reaffirmed Singapore’s pivotal role as NBIM’s Asian hub, anchoring global operations and regional engagement.
SNIC 2025: Strengthening the Ties of Two Maritime Nations
SNIC 2025 brought together over 250 participants from the Norwegian and Singaporean maritime sectors to explore the theme “Navigating in a Changing Maritime World.” The event featured keynotes, panels, and showcases on innovation, digitalisation, sustainability, and the industry’s response to global shifts.
A significant milestone was marked at the conference, where the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and DNV renewed their Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance a smart, sustainable, and future-ready maritime sector.
The SNIC Innovation Awards, co-hosted by Innovation Norway and Enterprise Singapore, celebrated outstanding achievements in maritime technology innovation and development, including NAVTOR for Best Adopter of Technology, Reach Subsea for Most Innovative Technology, and Seatrium for Most Promising Maritime Technology. The inaugural Partnership Award was presented to PSA Marine and Kongsberg Maritime for their collaboration on enhancing harbor pilot training in Singapore using simulator technology. You can read more about the awards here.
We look forward to more conversations, networking, and industry breakthroughs when SNIC returns in November 2026.
Seafood Dinner 2025
Our signature Norwegian Seafood Dinner 2025 was an evening to remember. With top chefs, premium ingredients from Snorre Food, and elegant wine pairings by Odfjell, the event honored Norway’s seafood heritage. A beloved NBAS tradition, it brought together leaders, food lovers, and friends to toast another successful year.
We look forward to welcoming you to another memorable Seafood Dinner on 13 March 2026.