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Banks step up lobbying over threat of Reeves tax hikes
The total tax rate levied on British banks has risen again this year, according to a report by an industry trade body that will underpin warnings about threats to the City's international competitiveness ahead of next month's budget. Sky News has...
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Netherlands economy expected to grow 1.4% this year, 1.2% next year, IMF says
The Netherlands is benefiting from the fact that the global economy is performing slightly better than previously expected, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). On Tuesday, the IMF slightly increased its projections for both the...
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Dutch court says Nexperia's Chinese CEO was suspended over "reckless leadership"
A Dutch court has suspended Zhang Xuezheng, CEO of semiconductor company Nexperia, citing reckless leadership and poor preparation for imminent U.S. trade restrictions, according to a ruling published Tuesday by the Amsterdam Court of Appeal. The...
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Finance Europe is a well-intentioned label but it misses the structural point
In June 2025, seven EU Member States (namely France, Spain, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Estonia, Germany and Portugal) launched Finance Europe, a voluntary label for retail financial products that invest at least 70 % of their portfolio in assets...
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Why has Dutch government taken control of China-owned chipmaker Nexperia?
The Dutch government has intervened to take effective control of technology group Nexperia, which is owned by Chinese group Wingtech Technology. The decision comes amid a growing rift between China and the West over the development of technology...
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The US pressure forced the Netherlands to take control of a Chinese microchip manufacturer
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Dutch court documents show that the government seized Chinese microchip maker Nexperia after the United States warned it would have to replace its CEO with a Chinese one to avoid being placed on a sanctions list. Bloomberg writes about this. “It...
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Export Controls and U.S. Trade Policy: Making Sense of the New Terrain
U.S. export controls are evolving from a narrow national security tool to a broader trade policy instrument, reflecting U.S. President Donald Trump’s willingness to blend economic and national security negotiations and such controls’ growing...
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Opinion: A&M enables its business partners in environmental disasters, international arms conflict
Follow the money. Do Texas A&M students really know how their university interlocks itself with corporations and governments? Do those interlocked establishments have our best interests in mind? In today’s climate of geopolitical unrest, the U.S....
NxLite in Canton Township Raises $9.2M to Expand Market for Energy-efficient Windows
NxLite has raised $9.2 million in Series A funding to accelerate the deployment of its next-generation energy-control coatings and continue to increase capacity at its Advanced Innovation and Manufacturing Center in Canton Township. // Photo...
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Business News | LT Foods Expands Global Reach with EUR25 Million Acquisition of Hungary-based Global Green Europe Kft.
New Delhi [India], October 14 (ANI): LT Foods Limited, a global FMCG company known for its packaged food products, has announced the acquisition of 100 per cent stake in Hungary-based Global Green Europe Kft., for an enterprise value of...
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US Export Controls and Dutch Seizure Threaten Nexperia’s Chip Operations
Nexperia, the Dutch semiconductor giant owned by China’s Wingtech Technology, has found itself at the center of escalating geopolitical tensions in the global chip industry. Recent developments reveal a company grappling with export restrictions...
Unidentified Drones Interfered With the Dutch Military at an Airfield in Poland
The Dutch military encountered unidentified drones during international exercises in Poland. The Dutch Ministry of Defense confirmed this to NOS. A Defense Ministry representative also mentioned that, in addition to detecting unknown drones,...
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Business News | India's Mobile Phone Exports Cross USD 1.8 Billion in September 2025: ICEA
New Delhi [India], October 14 (ANI): India's mobile phone exports have registered another strong performance, according to a press release by India Cellular & Electronics Association (ICEA). The release stated that smartphone exports crossed an...
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Supermicro Introduces New Business Line, Data Center Building Block Solutions
SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 14, 2025 — Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI), a total IT solution provider for AI/ML, HPC, Cloud, Storage, and 5G/Edge, is announcing the availability of its Data Center Building Block Solutions (DCBBS). These solutions are...
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Analogic Corporation and Analytical AI Announce Strategic Partnership for Enhanced Security Detection Capabilities
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PEABODY, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 14, 2025-- Analogic Corporation, a world leader in imaging and detection solutions for aviation security and healthcare markets, and Analytical AI, a pioneer in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning...
US raised concerns about Chinese boss of chipmaker before Dutch takeover
US authorities had raised concerns about the boss of a China-owned chipmaker before it was taken over by the Dutch government this week, according to court papers. The documents show US officials warned the Netherlands in June that Nexperia may...
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Dutch Government Seizes Control of Chinese-Owned Chipmaker Nexperia in Unprecedented Move
Europe just took its boldest stand yet against Chinese tech dominance — and it’s rattling markets from Beijing to Brussels. In a bold and high-stakes intervention, the Dutch government has taken control over the Netherlands-based semiconductor...
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Spyker Revived: Dutch Performance Marque Is Set To Return With New Sueprcar
The company's Latin slogan, Nulla tenaci invia est via, translates to “For the tenacious, no road is impassable,” and boy, does that ever ring true for its chief, Victor Muller. The company in question is Spyker, a Dutch outfit founded in 1880...
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At Lancaster Market, I witnessed an America that still works — no politics required
Pastor and Project H.O.O.D. founder Corey Brooks says he found the missing "unity" that the "divided nation" of America needs to hear in Lancaster, Pa. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! In my walk across America, over the past month to...
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Netherlands leads 5G innovation: Why Lyca Mobile’s flexible plans outperform fixed contracts
The Netherlands showcases some of Europe’s most advanced telecommunications infrastructure, with comprehensive 5G coverage and impressive network performance that supports everything from 4K streaming to cloud computing applications. While...
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