Latest business news and updates from Norway in English.
Kagge Forlag, Norway's leading non-fiction publisher, announces a leadership change with Sarah Sørheim taking the helm. The shift coincides with the closure of the long-running J.M. Stenersens Forlag imprint. This move highlights the ongoing consolidation and digital adaptation within the Nordic publishing industry.
A damning independent report reveals systemic technological failures and a flawed culture at Norway's state gambling operator, Norsk Tipping. The company faces massive fines and is embarking on a total rebuild of its tech department and leadership practices. The scandal underscores the critical importance of digital competence in Norway's public sector transformation.
A Norwegian property investment scheme has collapsed, leaving landowners with losses. The investor behind a attempted rescue now admits to a 'cynical' bidding strategy during the bankruptcy auction. The case reveals cracks in real estate investment protections.
Norway's government has abruptly cut all state funding for the Norwegian Energy Partners (NORWEP) export agency. Industry leaders warn this will cripple small tech startups trying to access global renewable energy markets. The move threatens Norway's transition from an oil-based economy to a green tech exporter.