Norwegian Business Association, in collaboration with Innovation Norway, presents NBAS Talks - a podcast discussing innovation, new technology and solutions focusing on Norwegian business in Singapore and Asia. Hosted by: Anders Hegre, Executive Director at Norwegian Business Association Singapore and Pål Kastmann, Head of Innovation Norway. Norway means business!
For more information about NBAS, click here (https://nbas.org.sg/)
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How to nurture, recruit, and keep talent within the maritime industry
In this episode our experts discuss how to nurture, recruit, and keep talent within the maritime industry.
Ms. Beng Tee Tan, Executive Director at Singapore Maritime Foundation, Dr. Kenneth Low, Professor at Singapore Institute of Technology, Mr. Jason Nangle, Managing Director, Asia Pacific, Faststream Recruitment Group are all passionate about the topic.
Their discussion is moderated by
NBAS president and Managing director of NHST Media Group Asia, Leonard Stornes.
A warm thanks to DNV for sponsoring this episode of NBAS- Talks.
And now - please, Enjoy the show!
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18 Jun 2022
NBAS-talks #13: How Web 3.0 changes business operations
In this episode of NBAS Talks. Magnus Grimeland, CEO of Antler, talks with Alex Svanevik, CEO and founder of Norwegian blockchain analytics platform Nansen A. I.
The pair focuses on Web 3.0. Over the last few years, Web 3.0 has grown quickly. It has become a large part of the economy and will continue to impact business operations dramatically.
In this episode of NBAS-talks, Magnus and Alex give you insight into blockchain, cryptocurrencies, Non-fungible tokens (NFTs), Decentralized Finance (DeFi), and Decentralized Autonomous Orgs (DAOs). What are these phenomena, and how do they impact the way we do business?
Also, learn why Alex Svanevik believes Singapore is the leading crypto-hub in Asia and a top 3 hub worldwide.
To find out more about Nansen A.I, visit their website: https://www.nansen.ai/ and follow @ASvanevik and @nansen_ai on Twitter.
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6 May 2022
The future of ammonia as a bunkering fuel
This episode of NBAS-talks is a cooperation between Innovation Norway and NBAS. Dr. Per Christer Lund from Innovation Norway has an in-depth conversation with Dr. Sanjay Kuttan on ammonia. If you want to learn everything about the future of ammonia as a bunkering fuel, here are 36 minutes for you!
Among the topics covered in this episode are:
•The role of the Global Center for Maritime Decarbonisation.
•What is ammonia, and what does it have to do with the maritime sector?
The safety aspects of handling ammonia as bunkering fuel.
•The status of ammonia as a bunker fuel – do we have any ammonia ships today?
•Ammonia – a cheap or expensive bunker fuel.
Green sourcing of ammonia – who gets there first?
•The opportunities for Norwegian players in Singapore
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28 Feb 2022
NBAS-talks #11: SPACS
In this episode of our podcast-series NBAS-talks, we discuss one of the hottest trends in finance, so called special purpose acquisition companies, shortened SPACS.
Singapore’s has established a SPAC-structure that allows companies to set up a SPAC in Singapore as well.
Hence, we ask what opportunities do SPACS create, and what challenges should we be aware of?
In dialogue are Magnus Grimeland, CEO of Antler and Billy Naveed, Chief Strategy Officer of Smile Group.
Topics covered in this episode:
The basis of a SPAC, the state of the SPAC-market today, Singapore’s new SPAC -structure that allows companies to set up a SPAC in Singapore as well.
Web-resources recommended in this episode.
To keep up with what is going on in the market: https://www.spacresearch.com/
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8 Jul 2021
NBAS Talks #10 - Team Norway's outlook for 2021
In this episode of NBAS Talks, we have gathered Team Norway leaders H.E. Ambassador Anita Nergaard, NBAS President Leonard Stornes and Director of Innovation Norway, Paul Kastmann. We discuss the trends and challenges of our time, including covid management, innovation and the Asian markets. Tune in to find out why we believe this is the ideal time to look to South-East Asia for business opportunities!"
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7 May 2021
NBAS Talks #9 Can autonomous shipping save the planet?
In this episode of NBAS Talks, we dive into the phenomenon of autonomous shipping with Pia Meling. Is autonomous shipping safe? And, most importantly, will it help reduce global emissions?
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22 Feb 2021
NBAS Talks #8 Exploring business opportunities in South East Asia I
In this episode we talk with director Paul Kastmann of Innovation Norway about business opportunities for Norwegian companies in South East Asia. We are covering sectors where Norway is strong, like energy and aquaculture, in addition to a relatively new field, healthtech. Tune in to get the IN-director’s view on 2021 contra 2020, the importance of cooperation with his counterparts within Singaporean government, and the benefits of Singapore as a business-hub. Paul has a broad experience from Asia, and shares his view on cultural differences between different countries in the region. You will also get his best tips to companies considering establishing themselves in Singapore. Furthermore, in the episode Paul emphasizes the importance of Nordic Innovation House as part of the support system. Resources mentioned in this episode: innovasjonnorge.no and https://www.nordicinnovationhouse.com/singapore (https://www.nordicinnovationhouse.com/singapore) Interested in exploring opportunities within Offshore Wind, sign up for NBAS/Innovation Norway’s event 24 February .
https://nbas.org.sg/events/upcoming-events/offshore-wind-business-opportunities-in-south-east-asia/
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29 Jan 2021
NBAS Talks #7 Heading towards a new crew-change crisis. Is the industry prepared?
Shipping is the topic of this episode of NBAS talks. More specifically, we are focusing on the crew changes crisis, caused by the Covid 19-pandemic. Today, we are asking: With the recent mutations of the virus in UK and South Africa: Is the shipping industry better prepared, or will we see a crisis as bad, or worse than in spring 2020?
Shipping is the backbone of the world trade, carrying 90% of the goods around the world. On a given day, million seafarers are working on 60 000 large vessels worldwide. The seafarers need to sign on and off ships. In normal times, crew changes are seamless logistical operations. However, when the pandemic struck in 2020, crew changes became almost impossible, due to the risk of spreading the virus.
Consequently, hundreds of thousands of seafarers where locked on board for months after their contracts expired. According to the International Maritime Organization, which is the UN-body for safety and security at sea, this is a humanitarian, safety and economic crisis.
During 2020, the industry found solutions to diminish the crew change problem. However, the question has gained new urgency due to the recent mutations of the virus.
With us to discuss the crew changes crisis in this episode of NBAS-talks, are Mr. Esben Poulsson, president of the International Chamber of Shipping, Mr Olav Nortun, CEO of Thome and Mr. Marius Johansen, Vice President Commercial of Wilhelmsen Ship Agency.
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3 Nov 2020
#6 DECARBONIZATION – YES, WE WILL GET THERE!
In this episode of NBAS–talks, our experts Cristina Saenz De Santa Maria from DNVGL and Erik Strømsø from Pareto Securities Asia share a positive outlook on Decarbonization within the maritime sector. Yes, we will reach our goals, is our panels conclusions. The panel has a look at different drivers for decarbonization - like policy making, regulations, innovation/technology, and finance. If anything, policy making and the lack of ability to reach binding multinational agreements is the factor that endanger the goals for decarbonization. However, to succeed, we have to start now, is the clear message from DNVGL. Thanks to DNVGL for sponsoring this podcast and our special insight panel on Decarbonization broadcasted from Hong Bao studio 19 November.
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7 Oct 2020
#5 SUPER APPS (in English)
While Super Apps have become a trending phenomenon in the world of tech, the concept itself remains ambiguous to many. If you live in the West, you might have heard the term being used, but if you live in Asia, Super Apps is something you cannot escape. Super Apps are built and developed as marketplaces for several integrated services in one consolidated tech solution. Super Apps are multipurpose platforms, offering services such as voice and video chat, ridesharing, food delivery, lifestyle services, e-commerce, digital banking and payments, to only mention a few. In one simple phrase, Super Apps have become the swissknife of modern day living in Asia.
In this episode of NBAS Talks, we have gathered a panel of top qualified experts that will explore the topic of Super Apps. We welcome Magnus Grimeland, from Antler and Joachim Braathen from Grab! Ine Jacobsen from Cocoon Capital and Anders Hegre moderates the podcast.
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20 Aug 2020
#4: Super Apps
While Super Apps have become a trending phenomenon in the world of tech, the concept itself remains ambiguous to many. If you live in the West, you might have heard the term being used, but if you live in Asia, Super Apps is something you cannot escape. Super Apps are built and developed as marketplaces for several integrated services in one consolidated tech solution. Super Apps are multipurpose platforms, offering services such as voice and video chat, ridesharing, food delivery, lifestyle services, e-commerce, digital banking and payments, to only mention a few. In one simple phrase, Super Apps have become the swissknife of modern day living in Asia.
While Super Apps are dominant in Asia, and quickly developing in South East Asia, we still have a way to go in other parts of the world. What is the projected traction of Super Apps on a global scale? Can Super Apps gain the same traction in Norway?
In this edition of NBAS Talks, we have gathered a panel of top qualified experts that will explore the Super App phenomenon, from both a Norwegian and Singaporean perspective. Our brilliant panelists are Joachim Bråthen from Grab and Magnus Grimeland from Antler. The session is moderated by Ine Jacobsen from Cocoon Capital, and Anders Hegre, Executive Director of the Norwegian Business Association Singapore.
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10 Jun 2020
#3: HEALTHTECH
In this episode of NBAS Talks, a collaboration between NBAS and Innovation Norway, we focus on healtech. We have brought together brilliant minds from Singapore and Norway. Our guests are Ann Kristin Rotegård, manager of VAR Healthcare in Norway, and director of Future Health Systems at Singapore General Hospital, Geoffrey Gui. We talk about the matchmaking between Singapore and Norway regarding innovation in the health sector, cyber security, maintaining the patients feeling of being taken care of, how the health systems in Singapore and Norway were prepared for COVID 19 and many other topics. Both Ann Kristin and Geoffrey has in depth understanding of the opportunities provided by technology, as well as a longstanding experience working directly with patients. Are you in doubt of what healthtech is? You won’t be after joining us for this educational half hour.
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4 May 2020
#2: Maritime innovation, part 1
In this episode of NBAS Talks we focus on digitalization within the Maritime sector. Our guests are Steen Lund from Singapore Shipping Association and Magnus Lande from Veracity, DNVGL Singapore is the top ranked maritime city in the world, but is surprisingly not top ranked within maritime technology. Why, and what measures does this ambitious and innovative country undertake to get to the techno-top? Why is coopratation so important to enhance development within the maritime sector? How is innovation and digitalization influenced by Covid-19? And what made Steen Lund and Magnus Lande dedicate their lives to the maritime sector?
Join us for 45 highly educational minutes for the answer on theses and many more questions. A couple of Norwegian keyplayers within the maritime sector are praiezed for their innovative initatives. Maybe its you, listen and find out!!
Hosts for NBAS Talks is Anders Hegre and Pål Kastmann.
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14 Apr 2020
#1: COVID-19 - How it affects business
#1: COVID-19 - How it affects business:
In this episode, we will be discussing how COVID-19 has affected business in Singapore, and how the pandemic will force us to do business in a new and different way. We have asked Head of Innovation Norway, Pål Kastmann, Supply Chain Director Asia at Yara International, Hilde S. Bjerknes and Vice President at Crayon, Erling Hesselberg.
This episode was produced by Linda Hesselberg (https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-hesselberg-87071973/)
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