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| Statement By Secretary Clinton on Norway's Constitution Day - May 17 |
| [Norway] [17.05.2012, 09:56am, Thu. GMT] |
On behalf of President Obama and the people of the United States, I am delighted to send best wishes to the people of Norway as you celebrate your Constitution Day this May 17. Norway and the United States have enjoyed a longstanding friendship based on shared democratic values. Today, our countries are working together to solve some of the biggest challenges around the world. From helping to build a stable and secure Afghanistan, to addressing global health issues and increasing cooperation in the Arctic, the world is safer and more prosperous because of our efforts. |
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Taiwan and Norway
| President Ma invites more foreigners to Taiwan. |
| [Norwaynews] [22.04.2012, 01:20am, Sun. GMT] |
The Hsieh Nien Fan (literally thank-the-year banquet) of The American Chamber of Commerce in Taipei, is an opportunity to show it's appreciation to governmental officials, civic groups, experts and scholars for the assistance they provided to the International Business Community throughout the previous year. In a longstanding tradition, the ROC President and the director of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) are invited to address attendees. Taiwan government officials and members of the American Chambers (AmChams) may congregate in a casual atmosphere as a way of starting the year, on the right foot. |
| | | | Norway and Taiwan - Viking and Biking |
| [Norwaynews] [27.03.2012, 07:53pm, Tue. GMT] |
Norway: 5 million people and more than 430000 new bikes imported last year, 26 Norwegian traders visited Taipei Cycle 2012. Norway imported 431,000 bicycles in the first nine month of 2011, states The Official Bureau of Statistics. The high volume is interesting as Norway has 5 months of winter per year and only 5 million inhabitants. The average temperature is 4, 5'C. However, cycling has become a lifestyle trend in Norway so people require different bikes for different riding purposes. Research shows that inhabitants in Norway over the age of 12 years travel an average of 500 meters on public roads every day. According to Bike Europe Magazine, the percentage of people in Sweden and Denmark who use their bikes as transportation to work or school is much higher than in Norway. |
| | | | Taiwan Tourism’s Successful Exhibition in Norway |
| [Norwaynews] [05.03.2012, 05:44pm, Mon. GMT] |
| Norway’s Taipei Representative Office and Taiwanese communities throughout Norway successfully showcased the strengths of Taiwan tourism at the annual Travel Fair (Reiseliv 2012), 2nd-4th March. The event was held in Norges Varemesse, Lillestrøm; Norway’s leading exhibition for tourism attracting more than 25,000 visitors in 2011. Taiwan presented an assortment of interesting tour options while presenting fascinating demonstration activities, such as Taiwan’s tea ceremony and tea tasting. There was also a class in Chinese calligraphy. |
| | | | Taipei International Book Exhibitions with Norwegian authors 2011: Jostein Gaarder. 2012: Jo Nesbø |
| [Norwaynews] [03.02.2012, 08:10pm, Fri. GMT] |
| As Jostein Gaarder was last year, Jo Nesbø is the great attraction at TIBE 2012, this year's book fair in Taipei. It is held from February 1 to February 6 at the halls 1, 2, and 3 in the Taipei World Trade Center. Hosted by the Government Information Office, organized by the Taipei Book Fair Foundation, co-organized by Taipei City Government and Taiwan External Trade Development Council, and sponsored by the Taiwan High Speed Rail Corporation, the TIBE is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. |
| | | | Norwegian rescued by Taiwan Government on Christmas Day |
| [Norwaynews] [31.12.2011, 12:59am, Sat. GMT] |
| Norway does not have an embassy, consulate, trade or cultural office (not even a seamen’s church) in Taiwan to help Norwegian or its own national interest. Just before Christmas, a thirty-nine year old Norwegian left his hometown near Kristiansand to work on the deck of a new semi-submersible drilling rig. The rig departed from Yantai, China at 8:00 AM on December 21 and intends to arrive in Norway in March or April of 2012.
All 80 crewmembers on board had a nice Christmas celebration, enjoying ribs, kohlrabi dishes and other foods from Norway. |
| | | | Taiwan and Norway, the perfect marriage for Solar Industry |
| [Norwaynews] [21.12.2011, 04:50pm, Wed. GMT] |
| Taiwan may prove a worthy partner for Norway’s up-stream operators and start-ups in the solar industry.
The December 05 business seminar in Oslo co-organized by the NHO, the Norway Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce and the Taipei Representative Office and participating business leaders evaluated Taiwan’s solar industry and the potential opportunities it has to offer Norwegian solar industry. The conclusion to the meeting is there is a strong potential for cooperation in the solar industry field. |
| | | | Norway’s Suzann Pettersen in awe of Asian Golf Star's Dominance. - Yani Tseng's LPGA Win Boosts Popularity of Taiwanese Golf both Locally and Globally. |
| [Norwaynews] [02.11.2011, 02:47pm, Wed. GMT] |
The inaugural 2011 LPGA Taiwan Championship (LPGA) held October 20 to 23 yielded an international array of winners. Yani Tseng (middle) captured her seventh LPGA Tour victory of the 2011 season at the Sunrise LPGA Taiwan Championship in Yang Mei, Taoyuan, Taiwan. Suzann Pettersen of Norway (left) and NaYeon Choi of South Korea (right) The four-day span of the tournament brought in 66917 visitors. |
| | | | 2ND LEAD (Adds Report) Taiwan celebrates its centenary anniversary in Norway, Ban Ki-moon stays in nearby Hotel |
| [Norwaynews] [11.10.2011, 05:50pm, Tue. GMT] |
The "100th National Day of Republic of China" (Taiwan) was celebrated at Oslo’s Grand Hotel with approximately 250 people in attendance. Attendees included Norwegian politicians, Members of Parliament, Business people and Norwegian and Foreign Journalists. The event was held within walking distance of Norway’s Parliament Building.
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| | | | What now for the Confucius prize? |
| [Norwaynews] [01.10.2011, 12:13pm, Sat. GMT] |
| Taiwan Former vice president Lien Chan may go down in history as the first — and last — “winner” of the Confucius Peace Prize, after the Chinese Ministry of Culture reportedly ordered that this year’s award ceremony should be scrapped. |
| | | | Norwegian-American with rare railway photos publishes book in Taiwan |
| [Norwaynews] [13.09.2011, 03:45pm, Tue. GMT] |
Loren Aandahl, born of Norwegian parents, grew up as the child of missionaries in Taiwan. He has recently released a book in Taiwan, publishing unique photos that were considered illegal during his upbringing. The 176-page book weighs a solid 1.3 kg. The railway administration on Taiwan was so grateful for the documentation from this period, as they have few of their own pictures, so they arranged a press conference for Aandahl to promote his book. |
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| Exquisite Photos of Taiwan's Beautiful Wild Birds on Display! |
| [Norwaynews] [30.03.2012, 04:43pm, Fri. GMT] |
| The Taipei Representative Office is organizing a photo exhibition featuring Taiwan's rare wild birds in their natural habitats (frame 112cm x 87cm). It shares with the Norwegian people the beauty of Taiwan's biodiversity in the natural environment and raises the alarm of the potential human-caused extinction of these avian treasures. The Earth Summit 1992 promulgated Agenda 21 for biodiversity and sustainable development; 20 years on, the world is still stuck in more debates than taking solid actions. In the present times when global warming issue is high on the agenda of debate in the international community, it is both timely and meaningful to display these wonderful natural images and raise the awareness of the environmental challenges. |
| | | | Yani Tseng to play in “Suzann Pro Challenge” in Norway |
| [Norwaynews] [08.03.2012, 02:32pm, Thu. GMT] |
| Suzann Pettersen is now the third-ranking female golfer in the world. On September 7 - 9 this year, she is organizing her own charity golf tournament at her home club, the Oslo Golf Club, in Bogstad, Norway. It has been dubbed the “Suzann Pro Challenge.”
"I have invited my good friends and best female golf players ever, Annika, Lorena and Yani!" Suzann Pettersen says, "Nice foursome! Will be an awesome event."
Annika Sörenstam of Sweden, former No. 1 Lorena Ochoa of Mexico and the top-ranked Yani Tseng of Taiwan will compete in the team. They are looking forward to seeing the home of their friend Suzann Pettersen. |
| | | | Welcome to Taiwan stand at the Travel Fair in Lillestrøm 2nd-4th March 2012 |
| [Norwaynews] [25.02.2012, 10:52am, Sat. GMT] |
| In order to introduce Taiwan’s beautiful scenery and rich culture, and recommend Taiwan as a marvelous holiday destination off the beaten track, the Taipei Representative Office in Norway is participating in the Travel Fair (Reiseliv 2012), 2nd-4th March in Norges Varemesse, Lillestrøm, Norway’s leading exhibition for tourism attracting more than 30,000 visitors in 2011. |
| | | | Norwegian-American document history at National Taiwan Museum |
| [Norwaynews] [29.01.2012, 08:25pm, Sun. GMT] |
As Norway News reported last year, Loren Aandahl published rare Taiwan railway photos in a book last year in Taiwan. National Taiwan Museum found the photos so interesting it is now running an exhibition called, “Impressions of Taiwan’s Railways.” The showcase will include more than 20 of Loren Aandahl's pictures with added photos made by Huang Hsu-min (born 1918). Hsu-min is a former Taiwan Railway Administration employee with a great love for photography.
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| | | | Norwegian Christmas with butter in Taiwan |
| [Norwaynews] [29.12.2011, 06:00am, Thu. GMT] |
| Norwegians in Taiwan gathered for a traditional Norwegian Christmas celebration on Christmas Eve. All Norwegians in Taiwan were invited via e-mail to observe Christmas in Xindian City. A handful of Norwegians unable to travel to their beloved homeland, or who are living in Taiwan, came together with friends to give thanks with good companionship. Except for the lack of snow, everything was Norwegian. Even Norwegian butter sat on the table. The fact Taiwan has no shortage of butter was just one more reason for celebration. |
| | | | Suzann Pettersen back in Oslo from her 2th trip to Taiwan |
| [Norwaynews] [15.12.2011, 02:19pm, Thu. GMT] |
I am now finished with my last tournament of the year, “Swinging Skirts in Taiwan.” Suzann Pettersen wrote on her web suzanngolf.com on Sunday Dec. 11th. - Ended in 9th place and had a good last round today. It has been a fantastic tournament both on and off the course. And the fans….AWESOME!!! They have really made us all feel special and I am very thankful for all the support.
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| | | | Turning Threat into Peace and Prosperity – China, Taiwan and the US |
| [Norwaynews] [01.11.2011, 07:13pm, Tue. GMT] |
| The Norwegian Institute of International Affairs is offering a seminar on, “The Warming Cross-Strait Relationship: Turning Threat into Peace and Prosperity,” to be held on 10 November 2011 at NUPI, located at C.J. Hambros plass 2D. The Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI) “carries out research and disseminates findings on global power relations, security policy, development issues, international economics and Norwegian foreign policy.” |
| | | | Special Sixty - The most important birthday in Taiwan. |
| [Norwaynews] [03.10.2011, 09:12pm, Mon. GMT] |
| As in Norway, young people in Taiwan celebrate their birthday each year according to the Western calendar. In the most recent issue of Centered in Taipei, Amy Liu says the older Taiwanese generation continues to mark their birthday as it appears on the lunar calendar. Traditionally, Taiwanese people do not celebrate their birthdays until they reach the age of sixty. |
| | | | Putin nominated for Chinese anti-Nobel peace prize - US arms deal won't be enough to Taiwan |
| [Norwaynews] [17.09.2011, 06:28pm, Sat. GMT] |
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has been nominated for a Chinese alternative to the Nobel Peace Prize, Confucius Peace Prize, the Chinese news portal said on Saturday. The Confucius Peace Prize emerged for the first time in 2010, when it was suddenly announced by a shadowy group two days before jailed Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in norway amid furious protests from Beijing. |
| | | | Taiwan writer publish books about Norway. |
| [Norwaynews] [09.09.2011, 08:37pm, Fri. GMT] |
Taiwanese journalist Vincent Lee, 35, has written his second book about life in Norway. Written in Chinese for the Taiwan market, Lee’s book is primarily a collection of his observations about living in Norway. Much of the book deals with how Norwegians coexist with their environment, including focusing on source sorting involving collecting waste and recycling, the role of second-hand shops in society, the creation of bicycle paths, the introduction of electric cars, the nation’s Sunday-off policies for shops, and similar issues.
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