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Netherlands intervenes in China-owned chip firm amid security concerns
The Dutch government's decision to intervene in Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia is threatening to deepen tensions between the European Union and China, which have increased in recent months over trade and Beijing's relationship with Russia. The...

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...

Dutch government takes control of Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia over governance shortcomings
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Dutch government took effective control of Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia, in what it said was… THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The Dutch government took effective control of Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia, in...

Armenia center of attraction of regional technological potential; 20th DigiTec technology exhibition opened at Meridian Exhibition Center
ArmInfo. DigiTec, the largest technology exhibition in the region, opened at the Meridian Exhibition Center. It is a significant event for both the Armenian tech community and the country as a whole. The event is organized by the Union of Advanced...
Dutch government takes control of Nexperia
The Dutch government has taken management control of Nexperia, the semiconductor company owned by Wingtech of China following “serious governance shortcomings.” The Dutch government said it was acting in the interest of national security and...
Nobel Prize in Economics awarded for research on innovation and growth
This year’s Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences has been awarded to American-Israeli scholar Joel Mokyr, French economist Philippe Aghion, and Canadian researcher Peter Howitt for their groundbreaking work on how innovation drives long-term economic...

Gravel World Championships tech gallery: Unreleased tyres and bikes, plus hidden repair hacks
The UCI Gravel World Championships' may have fallen awkwardly this year, with them coinciding with the fifth and final Monument of the men's road cycling season in Il Lombardia, and taking place just before the final two rounds of the Life Time...

Wingtech seeks China’s help after Dutch intervention
Chinese semiconductor firm Wingtech Technology Co (聞泰科技) yesterday said it would seek help from Beijing and vowed to protect its interests, after Dutch authorities intervened over its European subsidiary Nexperia Holding NV. Officials in the...

Dutch Gov’t takes rare move to oust CEO at chip firm Nexperia over China ties
The Dutch government has ousted the Chinese CEO of Nexperia, a semiconductor chip manufacturer based in Nijmegen. According to the Ministry of Economic Affairs, the caretaker government intervened at Nexperia because it feared that crucial...

Scientists link depression types to risks for heart disease and diabetes
A major European study finds that different types of depression affect the body differently — atypical depression raises diabetes risk, while melancholic depression increases heart disease risk, highlighting the need for personalized care....

Northwestern professor among 3 researchers who won Nobel economics prize
(Photo by Jonathan Nackstrand / AFP) (Photo by JONATHAN NACKSTRAND/AFP via Getty Images) STOCKHOLM - Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt won the Nobel memorial prize in economics Monday for explaining how innovation creates new products...

Idol Wing steps up efforts to recover three idols from U.K., Netherlands, and Singapore
The Idol Wing-CID of the Tamil Nadu Police has stepped up efforts to recover three idols — Thirumangai Alwar, Kannappa Nayanar, and Hanuman — from museums in the U.K., the Netherlands, and Singapore. Officials expressed the hope that the idols...

Dutch artist and OMA co-founder Madelon Vriesendorp wins 2025 Soane Medal for Architecture
Dutch artist and OMA co-founder Madelon Vriesendorp has been awarded the 2025 Soane Medal for Architecture for "influencing the architects of today and tomorrow." "Many of Vriesendorp's surrealist, mystical, and humorous photographs have become...

NETHERLANDS EXPERT ENLIGHTENS ARYANS STUDENTS ON INNER ENGINEERING & MEDITATION WITH SADHGURU
Face2News/Mohali In an initiative to promote mental well-being and inner balance among students and staff, Aryans Group of Colleges, Rajpura, Near Chandigarh, organized an insightful workshop on “Introduction to Inner Engineering & Guided...

‘India should watch closely’: Deepak Shenoy’s warning after Dutch govt takes control of Chinese-owned firm
India should build for itself more than ever, said Capitalmind CEO Deepek Shenoy after the Dutch government took control of Chinese-owned chipmaker, Nexperia. Shenoy said it is very likely India will not be allowed to acquire better technology in...
Wolters Kluwer and Vanderbilt University's Heard Libraries Collaborate on Transformative Medical Research Agreement
Newswise — Waltham — October 13, 2025 — Wolters Kluwer Health and Vanderbilt University’s Jean and Alexander Heard Libraries announced a new collaboration that will help support medical breakthroughs and improve access to scholarly research. The...
Infinum's Your Majesty Launches Storyblok Site for Climate Tech Company Skytree
Breadcrumb Trail Links Newsfile Infinum, through its recently acquired creative agency Your Majesty, partnered with climate tech company Skytree to launch a new digital flagship built on Storyblok CMS with HubSpot integration, supporting content...

Nobel Economics Prize 2025 awarded to Mokyr, Aghion and Howitt for innovation-driven growth research
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced on Monday that the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences will be awarded to Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion, and Peter Howitt for their groundbreaking contributions in explaining innovation-driven...

The best bikes and tech trends from the UCI Gravel World Championships 2025
The town of Maastricht was the epicentre for all things gravel this weekend, as riders of all age categories and nationalities descended on the southernmost city in the Netherlands for the 2025 UCI Gravel World Championships. With a route...

Polyvantis opens Shanghai Technology Center
Polyvantis, a global leader in high-quality semi-finished acrylic and polycarbonate products, announced the opening of its new Technology Center in Shanghai, China. The launch marks a significant milestone in the company’s journey and underscores...