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Hong Kong customs seizes HK$36 million of ketamine shipped from the Netherlands
Hong Kong customs has seized 80kg (176lbs) of ketamine worth an estimated HK$36 million (US$4.6 million) concealed inside a truck engine shipped from the Netherlands. The Customs and Excise Department said on Thursday that officers flagged a sea...

CPB more pessimistic about economy, slightly lowers growth expectations
The Netherlands Bureau for Economic Policy Analysis (CPB) has released new projections showing that the Dutch economy is expected to grow more slowly than previously forecast, as persistent geopolitical uncertainty and U.S. trade restrictions...

Egg Powder Market Forecast To Reach USD 3.98 Billion Worth By 2030, Growing At 14.46% CAGR: Markntel Advisors (Key Player - SKM Egg Products, Bouwhuis Enthoven, Interovo Egg Group, Rose Acre Farms)
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) NEW DELHI, July 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Global Egg Powder Market size was valued at around USD 1.77 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 3.98 billion by 2030. Along with this, the market is estimated to grow at...

Ex-ASML, NXP employee sentenced to three year jail term for sharing corporate secrets
ROTTERDAM :A Dutch court on Thursday sentenced a former employee of semiconductor firms ASML and NXP to three years in prison for sharing sensitive company technology with a contact in Russia, in violation of European Union sanctions. The District...

The Netherlands is allocating €300 million for the recovery and economic strengthening of Ukraine
The Netherlands has pledged to allocate €300 million for Ukraine's recovery and strengthening in 2025 and 2026. This was announced by Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp on social media platform X. "Russia isn't just trying to bring Ukraine to...

Small Satellites Market Research And Technology Forecast Report 2025-2033 Democratizing Space Access For Both Established Players And Emerging Market Entrants
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Explore the dynamic growth of the small satellite industry-democratizing space access for commercial and government sectors. This comprehensive report offers insights into market trends, technological innovations,...

EUROPE GAS-Dutch gas prices and British gas rates range-bound due to strong supply and warm weather
Due to a strong supply of gas and a warm weather forecast, Dutch and British wholesale prices for gas were slightly higher on Thursday morning. LSEG data shows that the benchmark Dutch front-month contract for the TTF hub rose 0.72 euros to 35.10...

How Dutch student vanished in Ugandan park 10 years ago
The mother of Sophia Koetsier, the Dutch medical student who disappeared in Murchison Falls National Park in 2015, broke down in court as she gave harrowing testimony about her daughter’s last known days and the painful aftermath of her...
Bradley Brooks joins elite company as one of PDC's youngest ever first time title winners
Bradley Brooks’ long-awaited maiden PDC title at Players Championship 21 has earned him more than just silverware — it’s also placed him among the sport’s youngest-ever first-time winners. At 25 years and 139 days old, ‘Bam Bam’ now ranks 19th on...

CubeMatch expands UK business with progressive acquisition of DVCP
Irish change and transformation consultancy CubeMatch has made its second acquisition this year, securing an initial shareholding in the UK-based professional services firm DVCP. Headquartered in Dublin, CubeMatch is an award-winning consulting...

Eurostar to operate London-Amsterdam five times daily
Eurostar is set to offer five daily services on the London-Amsterdam route from December, as previously confirmed by the operator. The high-speed operator will run five direct trains in each direction, with tickets on sale from today (see the...

The Netherlands To Allocate EUR 300M For Ukraine's Recovery
(MENAFN- UkrinForm) This was announced by the Netherlands' Foreign Minister, Caspar Veldkamp, on X as reported by Ukrinform. “Russia isn't just trying to bring Ukraine to its knees on the battle field. For 3,5 years, it has been attempting to...

Companies want AI to be better than the average human. Measuring that isn’t straightforward
Hello and welcome to Eye on AI…In this edition…Meta snags a top AI researcher from Apple…an energy executive warns that AI data centers could destabilize electrical grids…and AI companies go art hunting.Last week, I promised to bring you...
Unions and employers call on government to act against Chinese e-commerce
Belgium’s Central Business Council (CCE-CRB) is calling on the federal government to restrict the influx of cheap parcels from Chinese webshops Shein, Temu and AliExpress, as they are unsafe and damaging to the economy, De Tijd reports. The appeal...

Daily Market Outlook, July 10, 2025
(MENAFNEditorial) US equity index futures saw a slight decline alongside the dollar after President Donald Trump increased trade tensions by announcing a 50% tariff on copper and issuing new letters to impose higher tariffs on various countries....

Over 80% of Dutch self-employed have no disability insurance, face financial risks
More than 80 percent of self-employed workers in the Netherlands do not have disability insurance, leaving nearly one million entrepreneurs without financial protection if they become seriously ill or injured, according to a new analysis by...
Trade, investment climate and resilience central to working visit by Prime Minister Schoof
Prime Minister Dick Schoof paid a working visit to the port of Rotterdam on 2 July. Current developments in international trade, the investment climate and resilience were the three themes at the centre of his working visit. The prime minister...

Celonis and Bright Cape Launch Solution to Optimise Financial Compliance
An app developed for financial institutions will enable them to optimise Know Your Customer (KYC) workflows, reduce compliance costs and enhance customer satisfaction. The app has been developed by Celonis, a leader in Process Mining, in...

GES exits Dutch market with Rotterdam terminal sale to Tepsa
Global Energy Storage Group (GES) has completed the divestment of its Rotterdam storage facility to Tepsa, marking a decisive shift in the company's geographical focus as it channels resources toward high-growth Asian markets. The transaction...

BP Sells Dutch Retail, EV Charging Assets to Catom
BP PLC said Wednesday it had signed a deal to divest its convenience, mobility and BP Pulse businesses in the Netherlands to local fuels distributor Catom BV. “The transaction includes around 300 bp-owned or branded retail sites - some with...