Norway

Norway’s ‘Viking row’ is a fan phenomenon at the World Cup

Seas of red-clad Norwegian supporters are rowing shoulder to shoulder at stadiums, schools, even a nursing home. Not everyone is thrilled

Malaysian Defence Minister Khaled Nordin speaking at a plenary session on managing regional tensions amid global competition at the Shangri-La Dialogue on May 31.

Singapore

SHANGRI-LA DIALOGUE 2026

Malaysia rebukes Norway over cancelled missile deal; calls out global ‘hypocrisy’ on war crimes

Defence Minister Khaled also slammed the global public for what he called “hypocrisy” when it comes to genocide and war crimes

Malaysia's Defence Minister said Norway’s decision raised questions over the trustworthiness of international defence partners, particularly those from Western or Nato countries.

Global Enterprise

Malaysia seeks more than US$250 million from Norway over axed defence deal

Norway’s decision raised questions over the trustworthiness of international defence partners

German Chancellor Merz at the White House with President Trump on Mar 3. For decades, many Asian militaries have counted on European manufacturers, including Germany’s ThyssenKrupp, as serious and reliable partners.

Global Enterprise

OPINION

Whose problem? The looming US-Europe divorce is Asia’s headache too

As transatlantic ties fray, a Europe scrambling for self-reliance may prove as ‘me-first’ as the US

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says if European defence suppliers can renege with impunity, their value as strategic partners flies out the window.

International

Malaysia to seek legal action, compensation in row with Norway over scrapped defence deal

Norway has decided to revoke export approvals for a naval strike missile system intended for six combat ships

Part of the decline in the fund’s value was caused by an appreciation of Norway’s krone.

Companies & Markets

Norway’s 20 trillion kroner wealth fund loses 1.9% due to tech stocks slide

The bulk of it is in equities, which has lost 2.6%

The writer has started seeking out other activities, such as woodworking, as he neared retirement. Today, he is a furniture carpenter and "Grandparent for Climate".

Opinion & Features

SWITCHING LANES

A straddling act

How I took off my academic robes and transitioned into a new way of life

A search for the perpetrators of the blast was ongoing, while no further explosive devices had been found in the area.

International

Explosion hits US embassy in Oslo, causing minor damage

[OSLO] The US embassy in Oslo was hit by an explosion early on Sunday (Mar 8), causing minor damage but no injuries, Norwegian police said.

(From left) Former Norwegian PM Thorbjorn Jagland with his lawyer Anders Brosveet in Frogner, Norway, Feb 12, 2026.

International

Ex-Prime Minister of Norway charged with corruption linked to Epstein

THORBJORN Jagland, a former prime minister of Norway, has been charged with “gross corruption” in connection with his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the Norwegian police said on Thurs...

A courtroom sketch shows Marius Borg Hoiby (centre) during the first day of the trial in Oslo, Norway, Feb 3, 2026.

International

Son of Norway’s crown princess goes on trial, charged with rape

The charges have brought unwanted scrutiny to the Norwegian royal family

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