Journalist Tasting of American Wines
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Journalist Tasting of American Wines Kicking off the new year, AmCham hosted journalists and Vinmonopolet representatives for a tasting of American wines at ARTS Restaurant in Aker Brygge. There, member importers Anora, Engelstad, Haugen-Gruppen, Palmer Group, Robert Prizelius, Treasury Wine Estates, and VCT Norway presented over 40 unique vintages currently on the Norwegian market, including newly launched products. In addition, AmCham […]
MoreThe Value of Confidentiality
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The Value of Confidentiality A recent court ruling raises the question of confidentiality in Norway’s public procurement processes. The Norwegian State procures goods and services in excess of NOK 600B per year. Most procurements are organized through competitive bids. The value of bid confidentiality thus becomes evident. Competition amongst bidders, for example on net price […]
MoreA Message from the Managing Director – January 2023
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Happy New Year!
The promise and hope of a New Year are upon us – with all of the commitments, ambitions and responsibilities that we as business leaders necessarily espouse. AmCham’s professional community is stubbornly optimistic in the face of inflationary pressure, talent shortages, ongoing restructuring, finicky markets, continued rate hikes and taxation innovations.
KSAT ka-band antennas part of new NASA network
The NASA Near Space Network has integrated four antennas which are now operational. KSAT is contributing to the network with two ka-band antennas located in Svalbard and Punta Arenas. NASA’s Near Space Network enables spacecraft exploring the solar system and Earth to send back essential science data for researchers and scientists to investigate and make […]
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LNG to Play a Leading Role in the Energy Transition ABS Chairman, President and CEO Tells USCG Leaders
(HOUSTON) The critical role of LNG in meeting shipping’s decarbonization goals was detailed by Christopher J. Wiernicki, ABS Chairman, President and CEO in a keynote speech to U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) leaders at the Liquefied Gas and Alternative Fuels Senior Executive Forum. “We are going to have to begin to balance what we’re facing today, […]
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Regjeringen: Nå kommer klimapartnerskapene med næringslivet
Klima- og miljøminister Espen Barth Eide (Ap) og næringsminister Jan Christian Vestre (Ap) har signert en intensjonsavtale om å inngå klimapartnerskap med næringslivet. Avtalens øvrige parter er arbeidsgiverorganisasjonene NHO, Virke, Spekter, KS, Kystrederiene og Norges Rederiforbund, og arbeidstakerorganisasjonene LO, YS, Akademikerne og Unio. – For å nå klimamålene og få til faktiske utslipp, må vi […]
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