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22/12/2011
News story
Ministry of Trade and Industry
On November 18, 2011, Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg announced that the Norwegian government intends to establish a state-funded scheme for export credit financing for the Norwegian export industry. The scheme will assume responsibility for the
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21/12/2011
News story
Ministry of Trade and Industry
Following the submission of Proposition 34 S (2011-2012) Export Financing, further information has come to light indicating a need to submit certain new proposals for resolution and to amend some of the proposals outlined in Proposition 34 S (2011-
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21/12/2011
News story
Ministry of Trade and Industry
In order to ensure that competitive export financing for Norwegian exporters will be continued, the Government is proposing in this draft resolution to establish a governmental state-funded credit financing scheme for Norwegian exporters.
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02/12/2011
News story
Ministry of Trade and Industry
In the Council of State today, the Government submitted Proposition 42 S (2011-2012) Amendments to Proposition 34 S (2011-2012) Export Financing. The proposals laid down in Proposition 42 S involve amendments and clarifications of previous draft
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22/11/2011
News story
Ministry of Trade and Industry
The largest owners of Eksportfinans ASA aim to wind down the company in an orderly manner in order to preserve the interests of all stakeholders. In our capacity as shareholders, we presently view the company’s financial status, liquidity position
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21/11/2011
News story
Ministry of Trade and Industry
In the wake of the financial crisis of 2008, comprehensive international efforts were made to strengthen the solidity of financial institutions, and the rules for large exposures of credit institutions have been tightened. This means that
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21/11/2011
News story
Ministry of Trade and Industry
“The Government intends to establish a state-funded scheme for export credit financing for the Norwegian export industry. The purpose is to provide financing that will ensure competitive conditions for Norwegian exporters,” says Prime Minister Jens
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21/10/2011
News story
Ministry of Trade and Industry
The Norwegian Ministry of Trade and Industry is now starting a process for considering changes in the ownership structure in the fully state-owned company Secora AS. The Ministry was granted permission to consider such changes by the Norwegian
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16/09/2011
Press release
Ministry of Trade and Industry
Minister of Trade and Industry Trond Giske and Minister of the Environment and International Development Erik Solheim will visit Africa in November.
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31/08/2011
Press release
Ministry of Trade and Industry
Ministry of Trade and Industry Trond Giske has launched Norway’s biggest commitment to cutting red tape, simplifying official forms and reducing the need for reporting.
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23/06/2011
Press release
Ministry of Trade and Industry
Ministers from the Member States of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) - Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland - and Hong Kong, China have signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) today.
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25/05/2011
Press release
Ministry of Trade and Industry
Due to uncertainty about the ash cloud from Iceland, the organizers have decided to cancel this year's Ny-Ålesund Symposium from 26 - 28 May.
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23/05/2011
Press release
Ministry of Trade and Industry
State Secretary Rikke Lind is voted ”Shipping Name of the Year 2011” by WISTA Norway (Women's International Shipping & Trading Association).
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13/05/2011
Press release
Ministry of Trade and Industry
Minister of Trade and Industry, Trond Giske, is hosting the Ny-Ålesund symposium from 26 - 28 May 2011. This year's symposium has the theme "Towards a green economy: the role of technology" and will be dedicated to innovation and technological
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03/05/2011
Press release
Ministry of Trade and Industry
The Norwegian Maritime Directorate and the Norwegian Ship Registers are to be merged. The purpose of the merger is to establish a cohesive maritime administration that is well equipped to fulfil society’s requirements for safety, the environment and
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04/04/2011
Press release
Ministry of Trade and Industry
Minister of Trade and Industry Trond Giske presented today Norway’s new white paper on State ownership, “Active ownership - Norwegian State ownership in a global economy”
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23/03/2011
News story
Ministry of Trade and Industry
The Norwegian Government has launched its strategy for Norway’s cooperation with Brazil. Several ministers took part in the launch, demonstrating the importance Norway attaches to its relations with Brazil.
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07/03/2011
Press release
Ministry of Trade and Industry
Russia's First Deputy Prime Minister Viktor Zubkov visited Norway for three days at the end of February. The occasion was the fourteenth meeting of the Norwegian-Russian Government Commission. During his visit Zubkov had several meetings with
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09/02/2011
Press release
Ministry of Trade and Industry
Norway’s Minister of Trade and Industry, Trond Giske, will visit Brazil February 17 - 21. The purpose of the visit is to strengthen business relations between Norway and Brazil. With him is a business delegation of about 130 people.