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Dutch government takes control of China-owned chip firm

Dutch government takes control of China-owned chip firm

The Dutch government has taken control of Nexperia, a Chinese-owned chipmaker based in the Netherlands, in a bid to safeguard the European supply of semiconductors for cars and other electronic goods and protect Europe’s economic security. The Hague said it took the decision due to “serious governance shortcomings” and to prevent the chips from becoming unavailable in an emergency. Nexperia’s …

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Dutch government seizes control of Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia – POLITICO

Dutch government seizes control of Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia – POLITICO

Nexperia is headquartered in Nijmegen, in the northeast of the Netherlands, and has been controlled by Wingtech since 2019. Recently there have been “signals” of “serious administrative shortcomings” at Nexperia, the Dutch government said Sunday. These shortcomings could “threaten the continuity and safeguarding of crucial technological knowledge and capacity on Dutch and European soil,” the government said, confirming it took …

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In "exceptional" move, Dutch govt takes control of Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia – Reuters

In “exceptional” move, Dutch govt takes control of Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia  Reuters Nexperia: Dutch government takes control of China-owned chip firm  BBC Netherlands seizes Chinese microchip maker to protect national security  The Telegraph Dutch government takes control of Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia in ‘highly exceptional’ move  CNBC China’s Wingtech Dives 10% After Dutch Take Control of Chip Unit  Bloomberg.com Source link

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Dutch government takes control of Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia

Dutch government takes control of Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia

A close-up view of the Nexperia plant sign in Newport, Wales on April 1, 2022. Matthew Horwood | Getty Images News | Getty Images The Dutch government has taken control of Nexperia, a Chinese-owned semiconductor maker based in the Netherlands, in an extraordinary move to ensure a sufficient supply of its chips remains available in Europe amid rising global trade …

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China’s Wingtech Dives 10% After Dutch Take Control of Chip Unit

China’s Wingtech Dives 10% After Dutch Take Control of Chip Unit

Wingtech Technology Co. plunged its daily limit of 10% after the Dutch government moved to exert control over its European unit Nexperia, an unusual move that risks inflaming tensions between China and Europe. The Dutch government invoked the Goods Availability Act to take control of the Netherlands car chipmaker in September, citing national security concerns. While Nexperia can continue regular …

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China’s Wingtech says Dutch court freezes control of Nexperia amid ‘national security’ dispute

China’s Wingtech says Dutch court freezes control of Nexperia amid ‘national security’ dispute

In a move that could dent China’s relations with the European Union, Chinese technology company Wingtech said control of its Dutch subsidiary Nexperia has been effectively frozen, following an intervention by a government ministry and court in the Netherlands. In a corporate filing dated October 13, lodged with the Shanghai Stock Exchange on Sunday, Wingtech said semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia is …

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Cambridgeshire man copies Dutch ‘peeing bear’ for prostate cancer

Cambridgeshire man copies Dutch ‘peeing bear’ for prostate cancer

Ian Ashmeade Ian Ashmeade said his partner made him a polar bear costume and he came up with the mechanics to simulate it urinating A man has taken part in an unusual cycle ride in the Netherlands to promote prostate cancer awareness. Ian Ashmeade, 67, is part of the Haddenham Easyriders cycling club in Cambridgeshire and in 2023 they saw …

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Save $40 on a Handmade Dutch Coffeemaker That’s Built for Life

Save  on a Handmade Dutch Coffeemaker That’s Built for Life

One of the most prestigious honors we award products is inclusion on our Buy It for Life gear roundup. This list represents products that WIRED writers have personally used for years, and as the name implies, they should last you for the rest of your life with proper care and warranty support. There’s only one coffee maker on that list, …

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Hedge Fund AQR Loses $4.7 Billion Dutch Pension Fund Mandate – Bloomberg.com

Hedge Fund AQR Loses $4.7 Billion Dutch Pension Fund Mandate  Bloomberg.com Dutch fund PFZW reduces BlackRock ties over clash on sustainability  Yahoo Finance BlackRock, LGIM Lose $34 Billion in Mandates from Dutch Pension Fund’s Shift to Sustainability-Focused Investment Policy  ESG Today Top pension fund pulls €14bn from BlackRock in sustainability pivot  Financial Times Dutch pension fund pulls €14.5bn from BlackRock over green issues  The Times …

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‘Out of my control’ – McLaren’s Lando Norris gives verdict on ‘frustrating’ 2025 Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix retirement

‘Out of my control’ – McLaren’s Lando Norris gives verdict on ‘frustrating’ 2025 Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix retirement

Lando Norris was left to come to terms with a pivotal retirement from the Dutch Grand Prix, claiming it was “out of my control” as he now trails McLaren team mate and title rival Oscar Piastri by a substantial margin. Having quickly moved back ahead of Max Verstappen after losing second position on the opening lap, Norris shadowed Piastri for …

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