The Chinese government has urged e-commerce company JD.com to refuse cooperation with a European Union investigation into the acquisition of the German retail chains MediaMarkt and Saturn. Beijing has officially labeled the EU investigation into the 2.2 million deal as unauthorized.
The Dutch tech company ASML is increasingly caught in the geopolitical rivalry between the United States and China. The U.S. is reportedly pressuring the Netherlands to implement a near-total ban on the export of ASML's advanced chip-making machines to China.
Gold and silver prices rose by more than 2 percent following the United States Treasury Department's announcement to double its purchases of long-term government bonds. The purchasing amount per round will increase from 1.7 billion to 3.4 billion euros.
The Dutch national railway operator, NS, has updated its house rules to prevent passengers from occupying seats with their bags. Traveler organizations have officially approved the measure, which will be implemented to ensure more seating availability for commuters.
The total value of investments held by Dutch investors, including stocks, bonds, and mutual funds, reached a record 234.2 billion euros in the second quarter. This 12 percent growth marks the fastest increase recorded as demographics suggest the average age of investors is decreasing.
