Earning the title of Europe ’ s fastest-growing capital , Oslo has positioned itself as an attractive location for firms , investors and talent alike .

The Norwegian capital ’ s gross domestic product ( GDP ) was worth $ 398.8bn in 2017 , one of the highest in Europe , with crude oil , fresh fish and aluminium being some of the country ’ s top exports . Known for its robust political , social and economic environment , IFC and World Bank named Norway as the sixth ‘ easiest place to do business in Europe ’ in 2015 . Looking forward , the future looks bright for Oslo , but how has the capital achieved this stellar reputation ?

OCTOBER 2018