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A woman looks atLandscape near Aix with Tour de Cesar by Paul Cézanne at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. Photo: AFP

Cézanne to Rodin, Dutch exhibition marks 150 years of Impressionism

Works by Monet, Renoir and others can be seen at the Van Gogh Museum, while Andy Warhol’s ‘Reigning Queens’ show is at another Dutch museum.

‘Nato is ready’ as it holds annual nuclear drill

China EV tariff vote leaves EU relieved yet wary of retaliation

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Nato’s new chief Mark Rutte visits Ukraine in first trip since taking office

Rutte pledged continued support for Ukraine in its war against Russia.

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Mark Rutte, the new head of Nato, has vowed to help shore up Western support for Ukraine. Photo: AFP

‘State actor’ blamed for massive Dutch police hack

Hackers stole the contact details of almost all 65,000 police officers in the Netherlands.

EU mulls curbs on China’s surging fast fashion online retailers

European Commission considers punitive actions to curb explosive market growth of Chinese merchants deemed ‘direct threat’ to European producers.

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Who is Princess Alexia of the Netherlands, second in line to the throne?

The princess, like her father before her, attended school in a Welsh castle that was dubbed ‘hippie Hogwarts’, and will now be studying at UCL in London.

Princess Alexia of the Netherlands will be attending UCL. Photo: @koninklijkhuis/Instagram

On US visit, Dutch politician talks importance of ASML, China trade

On a visit to Washington, the Dutch economy minister underlined the importance of China as a trading partner and repeated that ASML must be allowed to ‘do business as freely as possible’.

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1 person stabbed to death and another seriously wounded in Rotterdam attack

The suspect, who was heard shouting ‘Allahu akbar’, the Arabic phrase meaning God is great, has been arrested.

China hit hard by new Dutch export controls on chip-making tools

New restrictions announced by the Netherlands affect machines used by many semiconductor plants in China.

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ASML holds a virtual monopoly on the world’s most advanced chip manufacturing equipment. Photo: Reuters

China touts home-grown chip machines amid self-sufficiency drive

Technology ministry claims ‘significant technological breakthroughs’ in deep-ultraviolet lithography by unnamed companies.

China has spent years pursuing technology self-sufficiency in chip production, but its progress in lithography systems remains slow. Photo: Shutterstock

China’s chip making shows progress with new EUV patent despite US sanctions

The patent from Shanghai Micro Electronics Equipment is still under review, but producing EUV tools in China would break a monopoly held by ASML.

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China blames US ‘coercion’ for new Dutch export controls on ASML

The Dutch government has said it would expand export licensing requirements for two ASML lithography tools.

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Venezuela opposition leader Gonzalez lands in Spain seeking asylum

Gonzalez, who has challenged President Maduro’s declaration of victory, arrived in Spain with his wife, the country’s foreign ministry said.

Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia. Gonzales landed in Spain on Sunday to seek asylum. Photo: dpa

How Amsterdam became Europe’s new capital of fashion and all things cool

Boasting flourishing food and fashion scenes, the Dutch capital is attracting creative entrepreneurs from all over the Netherlands – and the world

Bloemgracht canal in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Boasting flourishing food and fashion scenes, the Dutch capital is attracting creative entrepreneurs from all over the Netherlands – and the world Photo: Getty Images

Huawei prepares for launch, though of what product remains a secret

Analysts anticipate the telecoms giant may unveil an AI semiconductor to rival high-end chips that US companies like Nvidia are prohibited from selling to China.

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US steps up export controls on advanced tech goods

Washington has in recent years unveiled restrictions on exporting advanced chips to China, including those used in the development of AI.

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China buys US$12 billion worth of chip-making tools in a quarter

The soaring demand in China helped lift worldwide income from semiconductor gear by 4 per cent, despite contraction in major markets.

China was the world’s largest market for chip-making equipment in the second quarter. Photo: Xinhua

FPL tips: Man Utd v Liverpool dilemma, why I picked Fulham defender over Arsenal

Those who followed my suggestions last week will be laughing, so let’s take a look at what’s in store ahead of Gameweek 3

Egypt recovers 3 artefacts found in the Netherlands, including a mummified head

The items include a mummified head from the Hellenistic period. Two of the items were for sale in an antiques shop, Egyptian officials said.

Dutch regulator hits Uber with huge fine over driver data transfer

Uber, whose European headquarters are in the Netherlands, says it will appeal the fine.

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Uber has been hit with a record fine by Dutch authorities. Photo: Reuters

Hong Kong pension regulator’s new reforms put members’ needs at the top

The MPFA’s reforms will allow members to choose providers, widen Reit investment choices and implement the ‘whole-free walk’ scheme, chairperson Lau says.

There is a strong desire among Hong Kong employees to choose their pension scheme providers, according to the chair of the MPFA. Photo: Shutterstock

Hong Kong tourism bounces back, with visitor numbers up 52% year on year

More than 25 million visitors in first seven months of year; tourists from outside mainland China up 71 per cent.

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EU subsidy raids on Chinese company Nuctech were legal: court

Landmark decision rejects firm’s assertion that complying with bloc’s regulation put it on collision course with mainland criminal laws.

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July’s inflation blip will do little to derail US Fed’s September rate cut

The recent easing of price pressures has bolstered Fed officials’ confidence that they can start to lower borrowing costs while refocusing their attention on the labour market.

A supermarket in Montebello, California, on May 15, 2024. Photo: AFP

Explainer | Is Hong Kong safe for cyclists following spike in fatal bike accidents?

The Post looks at the laws governing road safety for cyclists and how they can better protect themselves.

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Hong Kong ranked 84 out of 90 in a global cities index on bicycle-friendliness. Photo: Elson Li

Ukraine’s Zelensky displays F-16 fighter jets to combat Russia in the air

Ukrainian pilots have started flying F-16s for operations within the nation, President Volodymyr Zelensky says.

US considers new curbs on China’s access to AI memory chips

Measures are meant to prevent Micron, SK Hynix and Samsung from supplying Chinese firms with high bandwidth memory chips for AI programmes.

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The Netherlands
The latest news, analysis and opinion on The Netherlands. In-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion.
Capital
Amsterdam
Head of State
King Willem-Alexander
Head of Government
Prime Minister Dick Schoof
last updated:
25 September, 2024
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