Norwegian Business Association China

15/06/2022

The Norwegian Transparency Act will come into force from 1 July 2022 with new obligations on human rights due diligence in connection with operations, supply chain and business partners

Based on the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, the Transparency Act broadens access to information on companies' efforts relating to fundamental human rights and decent working conditions. Companies need to be aware of, and provide access to, such information in both their business operations and in their supply chains.

NBA China is delighted to invite you to join us for a discussion about the new Norwegian law requirements and how to implement these on the ground in China – whether your company is directly affected by the new legislation, or a supplier asked to deliver on ever increasing reporting requirements.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Norwegian businesses with operations in China and suppliers and business partners to Norwegian companies

Date: June 23rd
Time: 15:30-17:00PM (Bejing Time)
Place: ZOOM (registration is required)
Sign up via our event page on website: https://norbachina.com/events

15/06/2022

The Annual General Meeting ("AGM") of Norwegian Business Association China was successfully held on 29 March. Due to the re-surge of COVID-19, the AGM was presented as a fully digital event for the first time. Norway's Ambassador to China Signe Brudeset, Director of Norwegian Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries Vibeke Greni, CEO of Innovation Norway Håkon Haugli and Lise Nordgaard Consul General of Royal Norwegian Consulate General in Shanghai sharing latest reflections on some of the most relevant topics for Norwegian businesses in China.

At the AGM, 11 board of directors were elected as the new NBA Board of Directors, and Martin Wernli will continue to serve NBA with his new role as Chairman of the Board in 2022.

New board of directors:
Beijing: Marc Courtemanche, Urs Laeuppi, Haifeng Wu
South China: Erik Lystad
Shanghai Chapter: Heidi Berg, Thomas Huang, Morten Sten Johansen, Ulrik Hoksnes Karlsen, Lucy Lu, Martin Wernli, Chloe Zhao

As previous Chair, Ms. Therese Trulsen has repatriated back to Norway, thus didn’t run for the board election this year.

Therese has served the organization as Board Member since 2019 and Chair of the Board since 2021. Therese has been an invaluable contributor to NBA China with her solution driven attitude, and the strategic role of NBA has been reinforced throughout the year. By leveraging her rich industry and management experiences as well as in depth understanding of both Norway and China, a number of meaningful NBA-led events had been carried out with positive feedback from the Norwegian business community.

Her willingness to share knowledge and best practices have brought the Norwegian business community together, and her contribution will not be easily forgotten.

The Board of Directors would like to express great gratitude to Therese for her contributions and wish her all the best in Norway!

21/10/2020

Energy Event Live-streaming on"China Energy Transition: why does it matter?"

17:30 Beijing Time/ 10:30 Oslo Time, on October 26

Join this high-level seminar via live-streaming, please register via link as below by 17:00PM, 25-Oct.

China's objectives toward Paris agreement remains firm despite the COVID-19 global crises. A sharper focus on ecological protection and environmental conservation have an influence on a broad range of policies and investments.NBA China is pleased to invite you to join webinar via zoom link: https...

21/10/2019

Coldwater Prawns of Norway joins as co-sponsor of the Norwegian Seafood Dinner 🤝

One of the world`s purest product. Caught in the world`s cleanest waters. Following the worlds strictest environmental standards. Caught in the deeply cold, clean waters of the Artic, our Norwegian prawns are of a quality and purity that makes them without equal.

Our roots go back to 2007, when 3 former competitors in the prawns industry decided to join forces and form Coldwater Prawns of Norway. Little did we know that the results would see discerning customers around the world enjoying our Norwegian prawns of superlative quality.

From our head office in Aalesund, and our production facilities in Senjahopen, we take pride in our unwavering commitment to excellence. Adhering to the highest possible standards has not only helped us become Norway`s largest exporter of coldwater prawns, but we are also the only supplier in the world to deliver 100-per-cent, Norwegian coldwater prawns. Individually quick frozen, with full MSC (Marine Stewardship Council), FOS (Friends of the Sae) and KRAV certification.

21/10/2019

Lerøy Seafood Group joins as co-sponsor of the Norwegian Seafood Dinner 🤝

The Norwegian Seafood Pioneer since 1899.
Lerøy Seafood Group is a world-leading seafood corporation with a history reaching back to 1899. The Group´s core business is the production of salmon and trout, catches of whitefish, processing, product development, marketing, sale and distribution of seafood.

Every single day, all year round, our 4,500 employees deliver seafood corresponding to five million meals. We have an extensive range of sustainable, healthy products served on tables in more than 80 different countries. Lerøy Seafood Group established its presence in the Chinese market in 1996.

21/10/2019

The Norwegian National Wushu Team will be performing at NABS 2019 😄

Wushu, to many known as Kung Fu, is the term used to describe the various styles of Chinese Martial Arts. It has a rich history of over 5000 years and has been a great part of Chinese history and cultural heritage. Today Wushu is Chinas National sport and is even recognized by the International Olympic Committee, practised by 180 million athletes in 140 countries across the world. The 15th World Wushu Championship just finished here in Shanghai, and therefore we have the Norwegian National Wushu Team present, together with some of the best professional athletes from our partners at Shanghai University of Sport.

The Norwegian Wushu Team have under the guidance of head coach and former World Championships medalist Kim Gibson had an impressive development the last couple of years due to our cooperation with Shanghai University of Sport, which has resulted in several medals at the European Wushu Championships, one of these European Champions – Milos Joksimovic is joining us on stage. Accompanied by some of the most famous Norwegian and Chinese folk music songs, played by the Norwegian-Chinese violin virtuoso Sara Chen.

21/10/2019

The biggest Scandinavian pop phenomenon in years, Marcus & Martinus, performs at NABS 2019 ✌🏼

The twins from Northern Norway were only ten years old when they won the 2012 Eurovision Jr with the song «To dråper vann».
The boys have released a total of 3 studio albums and 1 EP, released a full-length cinema documentary about their life, published 2 books and in 2017 they won the prestigious «Artist of the year» award at the Norwegian Grammy awards.

The last couple of years they have been touring Europe, both by themselves and as special guests with American superstar Jason Derulo, selling out venues all through Europe.

For 2019 the plan is to release new music and go on their biggest tour yet – serving their established and ever growing fan base of «MMers» all over the world.
All in all Marcus&Martinus has raised the bar for what’s possible to achieve for Norwegian artists, and smashed records all over Europe for ticket and merchandise sales. They are proud ambassadors of Norwegian culture abroad, and they have no intention to stop until they’ve conquered the world with their catchy, energized pop music.

Marcus&Martinus is the biggest pop phenomenon coming from Scandinavia in years.

21/10/2019

Shen Wanling, Assistant Director at MPA of Singapore, confirmed as speaker at NABS 2019👏🏼

Wanling is currently heading the Maritime Transformation Office at MPA, overseeing the development of industry transformation strategies in the maritime sector in Singapore. Prior to this, she was the head of the International Department, taking charge of international, regional and bilateral maritime strategy as well as foreign relations for MPA’s Southeast Asian counterparts. Wanling was also a delegate to the Permanent Mission of Singapore to the United Nations, participating in the negotiations at the 69th Session of the UN General Assembly in 2014. She holds a Master of Public Administration and Management from University College London.

21/10/2019

Stephen Pan, Chairman of World-Wide Shipping Agency, confirmed as speaker at NABS 2019 👏🏼

Mr Pan is Chairman of World-Wide Shipping Agency Limited of Hong Kong SAR, China. He is also a Director of Keppel Offshore and Marine Limited of Singapore. Previously Mr Pan served as Chairman of Gard P and I; Greater China Committee of DNVGL; Lloyds Register East Asia Committee as well as a Member of various international shipping organizations over a period of 45 years in the shipping industry.

21/10/2019

Shen Kaiyan, Vice President of Shanghai Economics Association, confirmed as speaker at NABS 2019 👏🏼

Shen Kaiyan, Ph.D. in Economics，Research Professor. Director of the Institute of Economics, Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences and Vice President of the Shanghai Economics Association. She was the Visiting scholar at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology(1997-1998), Nehru University, India(2002-2003), and the University of Cambridge, UK(2015), UNIDO expert for BRICS SMEs ecommerce project(2017-2020). She graduated from the Economics Department of Nanjing University and the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences.

Her main research areas are political economy, macroeconomic theory and practice, China’s economic reform and development, and the Indian economy. She has presided over more than 10 national social science fund projects, Shanghai social science fund projects, and Shanghai decision-making consulting projects, and published nearly 100 academic papers on economics. Her masterpieces include “Shanghai Economic Development Blue Book”, “India Economic Reform for 20 Years—-Theory, Evidence and Comparison”, “BRIC E-Commerce Development Report”, “Structural Adjustment and Transformation of Economic Development Mode”, “Leap-forward Development of Tibet Economy: Theory and Policies”, etc.

21/10/2019

Torleif Stokke, Managing Director at Servogear, confirmed as speaker at NABS 2019 😁

Torleif Stokke is the Managing Director of Servogear AS, were he entered position in 2011. Servogear AS is the leading manufacturer of Controllable Pitch Propellers (CPP) systems for Fast Ferries, Offshore Vessels, Yachts and Wind Farm Service Boats. Stokke was also managing director in Amundsen Diving from 2003 to 2007. After graduating with a degree in Marine Technology/Shipbuilding from Bergen University College, Stokke had several positions in Wärtsilä Norway AS. At NABS 2019, Stokke will present green propulsion solutions at the Smart & Green Short Sea Shipping seminar, hosted by NCE Maritime CleanTech and supported by Shanghai Combined Port Management Committee

21/10/2019

Ocean Industry Forum Oslofjord partners with NABS 2019 😁

OCEAN INDUSTRY FORUM OSLOFJORD (OIFO) also includes Maritimt Forum Oslofjorden. The association covers Oslo, Akershus, Buskerud, Vestfold, Østfold and Telemark counties in Norway. OIFO aims to be a cooperation arena for innovation and restructuring in the ocean industries. The arena includes local and global enterprises from the region that are part of the ocean industries, as well as expert environments at the University of South-Eastern Norway (USN), the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) in Ås in Akershus county, the Oslo School of Architecture and Design, BI Norwegian Business School and Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet) in Oslo. Through various network activities and committees, OIFO endeavours to contribute to increased innovation, restructuring and value creation in the region.

OIFO is a member of the Maritime Oslofjord Cooperation Alliance which also includes Oslo Shipowners’ Association and Shipping & Offshore Network.