Norwegian Energy & Offshore: Norway’s oil and gas firms lifted their 2026–27 investment outlook, with Statistics Norway citing higher spending forecasts and new North Sea projects, including ConocoPhillips’ Greater Ekofisk restart plans. Corporate Governance (Oslo-listed): Bonheur said Fred Olsen is stepping down as chair and board member after more than 70 years, naming Gaute Gjelsten as non-executive chair. Maritime & Shipping: BW LPG held its AGM in Singapore, re-electing directors and appointing Kevin Mackay to the board. Renewables & Industry: Ming Yang Europe joined Norwegian Offshore Wind to deepen cooperation on floating offshore wind development. AI & Media: The Nordic AI in Media Summit in Copenhagen pushed the debate from tools to the bigger question of what journalism and the news economy become as automation spreads. Global Finance/Policy: HSBC urged staff not to “fight” AI as banking rivals plan job cuts, while South Africa’s central bank raised rates amid inflation pressures linked to the Iran war. Travel & Consumer: Cruise lines are increasingly selling “one big moment” trips, from eclipse-focused voyages to year-round Europe itineraries.