NBAS talks

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.

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

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/Up to date on a daily basis https://www.boardroomalpha.com/

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!"

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?

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 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/