Næringsminister Cecilie Myrseth inviterer næringslivsledere til møter om toll fra USA.
Næringsminister Cecilie Myrseth inviterer til innspillsmøte 27. juni kl. 09:00, for å få næringslivets vurderinger og gjøre opp status for den handelspolitiske situasjonen før sommeren.
Møtene inngår i dialogen med arbeidsliv og næringsliv for å kartlegge og fremme Norges handelsinteresser overfor USA, for å være best mulig rustet i en tid med handelspolitiske spenninger.
AmCham’s Tech Talent Network recently gathered engaged member participants at BI Norwegian Business School for an inspiring and forward-looking session on the future of tech and “Creating a Hybrid Workplace that Works”.
We were fortunate to hear from software engineer and former VP of Technology Exploration at DNB, Anne Karen Aanonli, who recently returned from DNB’s Palo Alto Representative Office. Aanonli shared key insights and reflections from her time in Silicon Valley, discussing the opportunities that arise by being on the ground in the region’s innovative ecosystem of universities, capital, participating banks, law firms, and a vibrant culture of networking.
Photos: BI Norwegian Business School
The Palo Alto office has served both as a listening post and a source of fresh inspiration, fostering partnerships, awareness, and network building for DNB and Aanonli’s team at NewTechLab in Oslo, who work to explore the technologies of tomorrow.
We also welcomed Professor Sut I Wong, head of BI’s Department of Communication and Culture and co-founder of the Nordic Centre for Internet and Society. Professor Wong presented fascinating insights on leadership in digitalized workspaces, highlighting both the benefits and challenges of remote and hybrid work. Particularly how forced flexibility has increased autonomy and productivity for some, while also leading to more frequent meetings, increased workloads, and a sense of isolation, especially among younger employees.
Professor Wong emphasized the importance of intentionally designing “models of communication” to bridge gaps in media use, overcome coordination issues, and avoid “information fault lines” that can undermine team cohesion. Thoughtful choices about when and how to communicate, selecting the right channels, and fostering genuine engagement are critical to navigating today’s increasingly digital work environments.
TTN is a non-competitive arena for knowledge sharing, professional development, and expanding international market insights, currently open to select Patron-level technology member representatives. Exclusive quarterly sessions with industry leaders and external speakers create opportunities for collaboration and leadership development.
For further information and interest in the program, please contact Ragnhild.Dalen@amcham.no.
Talent Network kicks off 2026 with site visit to Bulk Data Centers’ Oslo Internet Exchange AmCham’s quarterly Tech Talent Network (TTN) recently convened for an
Tech Talent Network: Smart Aviation and Data-Driven Transformation The AmCham Tech Talent Network recently gathered, with this installment exploring how artificial intelligence, data, and emerging
TTN at the National Library of Norway: AI for Norwegian Affairs & Powering Change in the Industry The quarterly AmCham Tech Talent Network (TTN) convened
Digitaliserings- og forvaltningsminister Karianne Tung åpnet i går det 20. Internet Governance Forum (IGF) i Nova Spektrum på Lillestrøm.
Internet Governance Forum er FNs ledende møteplass for diskusjoner om premissene for fremtidens internett og global digital utvikling. I år er Norge vertskap, og denne uken samles over 6000 representanter fra myndigheter, sivilsamfunn, akademia, næringsliv og teknologimiljøer på Nova Arena i Lillestrøm.
I sin åpningstale ønsket digitaliserings- og forvaltningsminister Karianne Tung deltakere fra hele verden velkommen til Norge. Hun la vekt på internetts rolle i å ivareta demokratiske verdier, åpenhet og menneskerettigheter.
Etter økt etterspørsel og ny avtale øker Thor Medical kapasiteten ved Alpha One med 40 prosent.
Emisjonen gjennomføres for å finansiere en økning i kapasiteten på om lag 40 prosent ved Thor Medicals Alpha One-fabrikk som for tiden er under bygging.
Selskapet planlegger en rettet emisjon på 75 millioner kroner samt et tilbud til private investorer gjennom plattformen Primary Bid på inntil én million euro.
Beslutningen om å utvide kapasiteten ved -anlegget kommer etter at selskapet denne uken kunngjorde en femårig leveranseavtale for levering av Thorium-228 til en global leder innen målrettet alfa-terapi. Dette uttømmer i praksis den opprinnelige designkapasiteten til Alpha One, skriver Thor Medical i en børsmelding.
Etterspørselen etter Thorium-228 og datterisotopen Pb-212 vokser raskere enn tidligere antatt, og overgår tilgjengelig og planlagt kapasitet globalt. For å møte den økte etterspørselen fra potensielle og eksisterende kunder vil Thor Medica altså øke kapasiteten ved Alpha One med cirka 40 prosent.
Næringsminister Cecilie Myrseth er i New York og mandag besøkte hun Empire Wind-prosjektet til Equinor.
– Arbeidet med Empire Wind er nybrottsarbeid. Det er et imponerende prosjekt, som skal sikre grønn energi til en halv million mennesker, utvikler en hel bydel og bidrar til lokalsamfunnet. Det var viktig for meg å komme hit for se og lære mer om dette prosjektet, som bidrar til både arbeidsplasser og energiforsyning i USA, sier næringsminister Cecilie Myrseth.
I april ble det kjent at Trump-administrasjonen satte utbyggingen Equinors havvindprosjekt Empire Wind utenfor New York på vent. En drøy måned senere ble imidlertid stoppordren opphevet og utbyggingen gjenopptatt.
Cross-industry member leaders gathered at IBM’s inspiring Client Center for our Financial Forum focusing on the future of financial trends – an evolving financial landscape.
Taking the stage was Paolo Sironi, Global Research Leader in Banking & Financial Markets at IBM’s Institute for Business Value (IBV). With his immense fintech innovation background, he is considered one of the most respected fintech voices globally. He shared valuable insights on the future of finance, risk management, and digital transformation – drawing from extensive business research from IBV’s 2025 Global Outlook for Banking and Financial Markets.
Sironi gave participants a macro perspective on the effect of tech innovation on the economy, noting efficiency development cadences with inventions such as the lightbulb, PC, smartphone – and now AI – and its revolutionary effect on workforce productivity and changes in critical workforce skills.
Eigil Knutsen (Ap), Member of Parliament and Standing Committee on Finance & Economic Affairs member, shared insights on priorities and what financial leaders should focus on as they prepare for economic shifts and associated impacts on businesses in Norway.
"Tax policy is a polarizing topic, to the extent you can call anything polarizing in Norway compared to other countries.”
Not running for re-election, Knutsen spoke candidly, giving his predictions and analysis on the future of tax policies and which changes business leaders should expect from the upcoming parliamentary election. Looking into his crystal ball, Knutsen expects a majority in Parliament will agree to establish a tax compromise panel.
Especially relevant for meeting participants were anticipated changes to corporate tax policy and capital gains tax that could impact foreign direct investment in Norway. The topic led to a lively debate, but there was sound agreement that work needs to be done to reduce uncertainty and increase stability.
“I know that not all in the private sector agree, but I think the Norwegian tax policy is the best in the world.”
Paolo Sironi
Global Research Leader in Banking & Financial Markets
Eigil Knutsen
Member of Parliament and Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs
AmCham’s collaborative Financial Forum enables cross-industry leaders to openly exchange and learn from their peers – building a better understanding of what it takes to maintain successful international operations in Norway.
Please contact madeleine.brekke@amcham.no for interest in future meetings.
AmCham Financial Forum: 2026 Economic Outlook & AI at Scale Cross-industry AmCham member leads convened at Citi’s Aker Brygge offices for an assessment of 2026
AmCham Financial Forum: Budgets after Ballots – Business as Usual? Norway has voted. The Labor Party has secured a second term in power after a
Cross-industry member leaders gathered at IBM’s inspiring Client Center for our Financial Forum focusing on the future of financial trends – an evolving financial landscape. Taking the stage was Paolo Sironi, Global Research Leader in Banking & Financial Markets at IBM’s Institute for Business Value (IBV). With his immense background from fintech innovation, he is considered one of the most respected fintech voices globally.
President Trump moved to overturn California’s electric vehicle (EV) mandate Thursday, setting off another legal fight with the Golden State.
Trump signed a congressional resolution that overturns a California state rule that would have phased out the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035.
The California rule and the decision to revoke it are a massive deal for the auto market.
The state makes up about 12 percent of the U.S. population. Its rule has also been adopted by 11 other states and Washington, D.C.
California says its rule would benefit both public health and the environment, reducing emissions that contribute to global warming and the amount of pollution its residents are exposed to. The state estimates its rule would prevent nearly 1,300 cardiopulmonary deaths between 2026 and 2040.
Baker Hughes will provide Equinor plug and abandonment (P&A) services in the Oseberg East field on Norway’s continental shelf. Baker Hughes’ Mature Assets Solutions team will lead the integrated P&A campaign planning phase, as well as delivering integrated P&A services in execution across several wells in the North Sea.
Baker Hughes has a history of successful integrated P&A projects, as well as its innovative portfolio of Mature Assets Solutions with a proven track record of increasing efficiency, accelerating timelines and reducing total operating costs. Through this integrated P&A program, Baker Hughes will plug and abandon wells and provide project management services on behalf of Equinor.
“Our Mature Assets Solutions experts are well equipped to manage every phase of P&A and optimize operations to meet Equinor’s well abandonment goals,” said Amerino Gatti, executive vice president of Oilfield Services & Equipment at Baker Hughes. “As this project unfolds, we will collectively unlock new efficiencies that set new standards for well abandonment solutions, providing cost-effective solutions to Equinor through collaboration, technology, optimization and integration.”
Effective immediately, members of the Congressionally mandated Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board voted overwhelmingly to resign from the board, rather than endorse unprecedented actions that we believe are impermissible under the law, compromise U.S. national interests and integrity, and undermine the mission and mandates Congress established for the Fulbright program nearly 80 years ago.
At the program’s inception, Congress clearly specified that the Fulbright Board has final approval authority of applicants, which occurs after an exhaustive and deliberate, year-long process led by non-partisan career staff at the State Department and Embassies around the world. The process involves 49 binational, treaty-based commissions and over 150 countries, which contribute a significant amount of the annual funding for the Fulbright program. In fact, 35+ foreign governments match or exceed the U.S. government’s annual contribution.
Cross-industry member companies convened at Sustainability AS for the latest Sustainability Forum, with presentations and discussions addressing the evolving landscape of sustainability communication and the pivotal role of higher education in driving societal impact.
Ingrid Aasaaren
Partner & Senior Advisor
Daniel Dammann
Senior Advisor
Astrid T. Sinnes
Vice Rector Sustainability
Ingrid Aasaaren, Partner and Senior Advisor and Senior Advisor and Daniel Dammann, Senior Advisor at Sustainability AS, outlined the challenges organizations face today, ranging from regulatory uncertainty and fast-changing expectations to conflicting compliance frameworks.
They emphasized that companies navigating these conditions successfully tend to share several key traits. These include a communication strategy that is consistent yet adaptable, a deep understanding of both external stakeholders and internal audiences (particularly employees), thorough risk analysis, a strong long-term perspective, and data-driven storytelling to substantiate sustainability claims.
Aasaaren also addressed organizational ownership of sustainability communication. While traditionally housed within communications or government affairs teams, this responsibility is increasingly shifting toward financial departments – driven by the growing influence of financial institutions and regulatory requirements tied to sustainable finance.
Both speakers urged participants to adopt a long-term, “infinite game” mindset in their approach to sustainability communications. Unlike a finite game—with clear players, rules, and outcomes—an infinite game recognizes that sustainability is an ongoing, dynamic process without a defined end. To remain credible and relevant, businesses must evolve continuously and embed sustainability into the core of their operations and messaging.
"Elevated uncertainty is a feature, not a bug"
Higher education institutions play a vital role in preparing the next generation of leaders to address complex sustainability challenges. At the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), this mission is pursued through a deeply interdisciplinary approach that combines biosciences, social sciences, and technology to develop holistic, forward-thinking solutions for a more sustainable future.
Astrid T. Sinnes, Vice Rector Sustainability at NMBU, shared how she redefined the university’s strategic direction by positioning sustainability not as an add-on, but as the central pillar of institutional strategy. From day one, Sinnes advocated for embedding sustainability at the highest levels of leadership and across campus operations. She spearheaded an ambitious initiative to equip NMBU employees with cutting-edge knowledge and competencies in sustainability, ensuring that expertise is distributed and embedded across disciplines and departments.
Sinnes highlighted the importance of collaborative innovation, especially during periods of global uncertainty. She emphasized that lasting, scalable sustainability solutions depend on strong partnerships between academia, industry, and society at large. By leveraging these synergies, universities can serve as powerful drivers of both business innovation and positive societal impact while providing value to companies.
"We can’t do everything, but everyone can do something"
Future success is dependent upon running a sustainable business – for people, planet, and profit. Hence, AmCham brings select, cross-industry member company representatives together on an ongoing basis to discuss opportunities, facilitate open exchange and determine how AmCham members can best contribute to Norwegian and US sustainability agendas going forward.
Please read more about our Sustainability Forum and contact Margrethe.Harboe@amcham.no for interest in future meetings.
AmCham Sustainability Forum – Sustainable Supply Chains & New Energy Technologies AmCham recently welcomed members to an engaging Sustainability Forum session hosted by Nestlé. The
AmCham Sustainability Forum – Navigating AI & New Energy Realities Cross-industry AmCham members convened for the latest Sustainability Forum to examine how Generative AI, shifting
AmCham Sustainability Forum: Walking the Line Amidst Uncertainty & Sustainability in Higher Education Cross-industry member companies convened at Sustainability AS for the latest Sustainability Forum,