http://www.norway.org.sg/73e533f2-b04f-4961-975b-60d2a2938a10http://www.norway.org.sg/News_and_events/norwaysingapore/Opera-opens-Singapore-office-/Norwegian browser software company Opera recently opened its new regional headquarter in Singapore. Home to operating and advertising businesses, the location will serve as a hub for marketing activities across its already existing presence in Asia.Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:10:30 GMT01eebd44-2f3d-4199-9109-6848df68d065http://www.norway.org.sg/News_and_events/norwaysingapore/Start-up-night-at-Ambassadors-Residence--Introducing-the-Sporean-entrepreneurial-ecosystem-with-learning-and-mingling/In conjunction with Seed Forum and the visit by the Norwegian School of Entrepreneurship’s 2013 programme, the Norwegian Embassy invited investors and start-ups alike to promote the entrepreneurial ecosystem of Singapore.Thu, 13 Jun 2013 06:22:16 GMTfcdbd6aa-f28b-468b-8225-8aed9f5f9fb9http://www.norway.org.sg/News_and_events/norwaysingapore/Norway-welcomes-Singapore-to-the-Arctic-Council-/The Arctic Council Ministerial Meeting 15 May welcomed Singapore as a new Observer State, along with China, India, Italy, Japan and the Republic of Korea. Mon, 20 May 2013 07:08:23 GMT4c3aba05-7333-4a21-8d1c-e6f7e1995668http://www.norway.org.sg/News_and_events/norwaysingapore/SAS-and-Singapore-Airlines-broaden-joint-venture/Formally entering partnership in November 2012, the two airlines’ latest move has been extending codeshare agreements from five to 29 routes. Wed, 29 May 2013 05:58:46 GMTc4b56823-c166-410b-a7bd-ddd27ef2c140http://www.norway.org.sg/News_and_events/norwaysingapore/SGX-Listed-EMAS-Continously-involved-in-Norwegian-subsea-projects/Singaporean EMAS enters several projects throughout the Norwegian Continental Shelf. Winning contracts totaling several hundred millions of dollars, EMAS will be collaborating with both Statoil and Det norske oljeselskap ASA. Major projects like Aasta Hansteen, Ivar Aasen and Smørbukk South Extension make up the contract portfolio.Tue, 28 May 2013 09:00:28 GMTfa07bd67-5cca-448b-8c66-e0571c08bf22http://www.norway.org.sg/News_and_events/News-about-Norway/Stortings--og-sametingsvalget-2013--Forhandsstemming-ved-den-norske-ambassaden-i-Singapore-fra-1-juli-2013/Velgere som ikke er i Norge på valgdagen den 9. september, kan forhåndsstemme i utlandet fra 1. juli til og med 30. august. Dette gjelder både for velgere som er bosatt i utlandet, og velgere som oppholder seg midlertidig i utlandetWed, 05 Jun 2013 11:13:16 GMTddd93cd2-657c-48d1-91d5-4020ea33f463http://www.norway.org.sg/News_and_events/News-about-Norway/Important-information-on-passports/The Embassy wishes to remind all Norwegian passport holders of important dates and guidelines.Thu, 02 May 2013 09:48:23 GMT1625c43b-f0e3-4a1b-adb6-def9713744cdhttp://www.norway.org.sg/News_and_events/norwaysingapore/Supporting-Norwegian-entrepreneurship-in-Singapore-1/Through several decades, Norway has been heavily integrated in the Singaporean business community through our maritime industry. However, though renowned for its capacities as a trading nation, Singapore is also one of the most entrepreneurial-friendly places there is. Some call it the Silicon Valley of Asia. In cooperation with incubator Expara, the Norwegian Embassy therefore seeks to highlight start-up opportunities available here to Norwegian business ideas.Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:59:22 GMT852456fd-dd75-419f-9300-35616ae59f3ahttp://www.norway.org.sg/News_and_events/norwaysingapore/Norwegian-NTNU-and-Singaporean-IPI-enter-research-collaboration-/Non-profit company IPI, helping Singaporean enterprises source, acquire and adopt needed technology, makes Norway’s main technological university NTNU its first Nordic partner.Mon, 06 May 2013 06:33:17 GMT8ef74858-7b99-40fe-af15-08e4e28d6423http://www.norway.org.sg/News_and_events/norwaysingapore/Silence-On-A-Milk-Mountain--Nordic-impressions-in-Singaporean-art/Following her residency on Svalbard, half way between the Norwegian mainland and the North Pole, artist Wyn-Lyn Tan conveys the visually astounding and serene beauty of the High North through her exhibition at FOST gallery.Wed, 22 May 2013 07:14:11 GMT279757f8-f43d-40dc-b9f1-399e6c9dbe34http://www.norway.org.sg/News_and_events/norwaysingapore/Trends-issues-and-opportunities-in-the-Asia-Pacific-deep-sea-/Asian economic growth drives the demand for energy to new heights. Hedging foreign dependency and adding to global supply, the region turns to own waters in search of oil and gas. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:12:02 GMT1f472d7f-995c-4b51-8cab-fa5d7728c4dfhttp://www.norway.org.sg/News_and_events/norwaysingapore/Multiconsult-follows-Asian-success-with-Singaporean-branch/As the exciting underground venture of Jurong Rock Caverns proves successful and the potential for market growth in energy around Southeast Asia is increasing, Multiconsult establishes permanent base in Singapore.Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:11:13 GMT074b1554-b9b4-470f-84cd-6e14ad566034http://www.norway.org.sg/News_and_events/norwaysingapore/SMOE-to-build-platform-for-the-Ivar-Aasen-project-on-the-Norwegian-Continental-Shelf/SMOE has been awarded the contract for the topside on the “Ivar Aasen”-project, worth over SGD 900 million, by Norwegian company Det norske oljeselskap. Simultaneously, the latter establishes a local Singaporean branch.Fri, 15 Feb 2013 02:36:08 GMTf63ed80a-81ef-409c-8e00-9b8f8a846578http://www.norway.org.sg/News_and_events/Events/Arets-17-mai-feiring-i-Singapore/På 17. mai finnes det mange tilbud for store og små som vil feire nasjonaldagen her i Singapore.Tue, 07 May 2013 08:11:09 GMT44a531a7-6d38-486f-94eb-2e2d381734f6http://www.norway.org.sg/News_and_events/norwaysingapore/NBAS-Award-2013-presented-to-Mr-Olav-Eek-Thorstensen-at-Norwegian-Seafood-Dinner/During the delightful Norwegian Seafood Dinner, the Chief Executive Officer of Thome Group Singapore, Mr Olav Eek Thorstensen, received the NBAS Award 2013. Tue, 26 Mar 2013 07:40:26 GMTcf406fcc-a229-45e5-bf9e-ff701fa13ae1http://www.norway.org.sg/News_and_events/norwaysingapore/Norway-rocks/One of Singapore’s least visible, but yet most significant infrastructure projects is Jurong Rock Caverns - South East Asia’s first underground storage facility for liquid hydrocarbons. Norwegian know-how helps to make this project a reality – more than 150 meter below the ground. Fri, 15 Feb 2013 02:47:12 GMT36cf5793-ce66-4729-be2e-42fc92886037http://www.norway.org.sg/News_and_events/norwaysingapore/Maritime-exchange-between-Norway-and-Singapore/NTU Maritime and Business students and Norwegian Maritime Trainees visiting Singapore gathered at the invitation of the Ambassador to network and meet members of the business community.Thu, 21 Mar 2013 05:13:39 GMTbb30d461-ad42-43ae-8097-9ba5b295b250http://www.norway.org.sg/News_and_events/Events/17-mai-komiteen-i-full-gang/To all of us whom are looking forward to the Norwegian National Day celebrations, rest assured – the 17 May committee is going full steam ahead!Fri, 08 Feb 2013 04:11:22 GMTb60260a4-3065-4db4-92c7-949a8662fd33http://www.norway.org.sg/News_and_events/norwaysingapore/Welcome-back-to-Skuld-/Skuld, one of two major P & I clubs of Norwegian origin, has recently opened a new office in Singapore. The opening was celebrated at an event January 17, with many of Skuld’s loyal members and partners present. Fri, 15 Feb 2013 02:35:47 GMT26649f58-5fbe-4ebc-b890-632fd2018bf4http://www.norway.org.sg/News_and_events/norwaysingapore/Kings-of-the-Weekend/Is there really a better way to start the day than listening to sea breeze and delicate guitar tunes in perfect harmony? Tue, 29 Jan 2013 04:46:45 GMTdb921e71-a6ca-400f-a8b5-d751b9fa5a4chttp://www.norway.org.sg/News_and_events/norwaysingapore/Promising-Young-Talents-Win-Prestigious-Otto-Weibel--Norwegian-Seafood-Scholarship/Chef Chua Guo Sen and his assistant Lee Fu Seng from Sky on 57 emerged as champions in the 4th Otto Weibel & Norwegian Seafood Scholarship Competition held last Saturday, 12 January 2013.Mon, 21 Jan 2013 03:46:58 GMT50e2aa55-a630-4bdf-b053-4702d640e311http://www.norway.org.sg/News_and_events/News-about-Norway/Historic-cancellation-of-Myanmars-debt-to-Norway/Norway has decided to cancel the whole of Myanmar’s debt to Norway. The total amount is NOK 3.2 billion.Tue, 29 Jan 2013 08:15:55 GMT666939dc-19fd-49f2-b7b3-2797ba3e4194http://www.norway.org.sg/News_and_events/norwaysingapore/Aquavit-waffles-and-technology/A record number of 26 Norwegian companies showcased their solutions for the oil and gas industry at the OSEA 2012.Tue, 04 Dec 2012 02:10:25 GMT670fbc75-2b2f-4912-83e2-8b4cce376e66http://www.norway.org.sg/News_and_events/norwaysingapore/Art-Night-at-the-Residence/On Thursday 25 January, art interested friends were invited to Nordic Art Today at the Ambassador’s residence.Tue, 29 Jan 2013 08:47:58 GMT8d630344-98af-4137-ab8e-c248e89dd002http://www.norway.org.sg/News_and_events/News-about-Norway/The-Nobel-Peace-Prize---EU-promotes-peace/Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg commented, “After the fall of the Berlin Wall, the EU continued to safeguard peace by enlarging the union to include the new democracies of Central and Eastern Europe. These are projects of historical significance that have helped to secure peace and stability in Europe.” Tue, 11 Dec 2012 04:31:27 GMT3f141871-3435-456a-9714-e19bc82d5f74http://www.norway.org.sg/Norsk/Landnotat-naringslivets-samfunnsansvar--Singapore-2011/Landnotat næringslivets samfunnsansvar – SingaporeFri, 02 Mar 2012 08:34:01 GMTd2a9b487-ce7a-4d24-9995-1ae0d3901586http://www.norway.org.sg/travel/Fjords-and-mountains/Along parts of the coastline, the sea penetrates deep into the mountain wilderness and form the world-famous Norwegian fjords.Sun, 23 Aug 2009 14:17:59 GMT7c546573-47aa-47a8-9174-9bd1946bb84fhttp://www.norway.org.sg/travel/Let-there-be-northern-lights/The North Cape in Finnmark is one of many good places in Northern Norway to see the northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis.Sun, 23 Aug 2009 14:15:27 GMTcaa77ac6-90ef-44be-994a-fe91386b4849http://www.norway.org.sg/travel/The-Land-of-the-Midnight-Sun/In Northern Norway, the sun never sets during the summer months. Go on a midnight sun cruise, join a safari or play golf in the middle of the night.Sun, 23 Aug 2009 14:12:27 GMTb62910fa-b0ec-4a9c-bfb9-8da5bf13673chttp://www.norway.org.sg/travel/powered-by-nature/Videos from NorwaySun, 23 Aug 2009 14:09:36 GMTcc84cbcf-05d8-4ae1-b390-9404c2a2e81fhttp://www.norway.org.sg/travel/Seasons-and-climate-in-Norway/Because of the Gulf Stream, Norway has a friendlier climate than the latitude indicates.Sun, 23 Aug 2009 14:08:32 GMT9a55e3d5-54c6-4af4-860f-68fece120538http://www.norway.org.sg/aboutnorway/facts/Norway is a constitutional democracy in Northern Europe with a population of 5 million inhabitants.Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:35:30 GMT6dae8584-3eb3-423e-b258-c398c931a606http://www.norway.org.sg/travel/regions/Norway is a long and mostly narrow country, with great variations between its regions. The most spectacular fjords are in the west, the clearest traces of medieval times are to be found in central Norway, while the midnight sun is in the north.Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:37:12 GMT