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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

Medical staff assist a wounded person during a stabbing attack in Amsterdam on March 27, 2025. Photo: AFP

Crime

5 hurt, 2 seriously in Amsterdam stabbing

A bystander overpowered the suspected attacker, who is in custody and is being treated for a leg injury.

28 Mar 2025 - 4:05AM

Fame and celebrity

Who is actress Christina Applegate’s Dutch musician husband Martyn LeNoble?

25 Mar 2025 - 6:00PM

SCMP Highlights

Thais reject ‘dark skin’ stigma, Singapore payouts: 7 Asia highlights

25 Mar 2025 - 12:34PM

Semiconductors

Chinese institute offers ‘uncapped’ pay to talent in chipmaking gear development

The generous terms reflect how China is sparing no effort to entice young talent to boost the nation’s capabilities in lithography systems.

19 Mar 2025 - 2:24AM

China aims to reduce reliance on foreign chipmaking equipment suppliers like ASML. Photo: Shutterstock

The Philippines

Philippines’ Duterte attends ICC hearing via video link

The 79-year-old was tired after flying to the Netherlands from the Philippines and was permitted to attend the session via video link.

15 Mar 2025 - 5:23AMvideocam

The Philippines

Duterte says he is ‘responsible’ for drug war as ICC takes him into custody

The ex-president, who was transferred to a detention unit on the Dutch coast, told his supporters ‘I am OK, do not worry’.

13 Mar 2025 - 11:08AMvideocam

Semiconductors

China’s Naura climbs the ranks of world’s top chipmaking equipment suppliers

State-backed Naura ranked sixth among the world’s top semiconductor equipment vendors by revenue in 2024, up from eighth a year earlier.

12 Mar 2025 - 11:41PM

The combined 2024 revenue of the world’s top 10 chipmaking equipment suppliers rose 10 per cent to about US$110 billion from a year earlier. Photo: Shutterstock

The Philippines

Explainer | Duterte is set to enter ICC detention. Here’s what awaits him

Housed in a Dutch prison, the International Criminal Court’s detention unit has cooking facilities and cells with computers, but no internet.

12 Mar 2025 - 1:12PMvideocam

Art

Artist’s unique takes on Van Gogh’s Starry Night and Sunflowers on show

The Van Gogh and Stedelijk museums in Amsterdam are holding a blockbuster exhibition of German artist Anselm Kiefer’s work.

11 Mar 2025 - 4:54PM

Li Ka-shing

S&P expresses concern about CK Hutchison’s diversification after ports sale

‘The completion of the transaction could also lead us to revisit our assessment of CKHH’s business diversification,’ S&P says.

7 Mar 2025 - 8:25PM

People passed the Cheung Kong Center in Central. Photo: AFP

France

Paris transportation chaos ending after unexploded WWII bomb disposal operation

The unexploded bomb dating back to World War II was discovered near tracks serving Paris’ busy Gare du Nord station.

7 Mar 2025 - 11:26PM

Passengers wait as Eurostar trains to London and all trains heading to northern France have been brought to a halt following the discovery of an unexploded bomb dating back to World War II near the tracks, on March 7, 2025 at the Gare du Nord station in Paris. Photo: AP

Semiconductors

ASML to build reuse-and-repair centre in Beijing despite US-China tech tensions

China overtook Taiwan as the Dutch company’s biggest market last year, with sales of US$10.9 billion, according to its annual report.

7 Mar 2025 - 4:08PMvideocam

Mergers & Acquisitions

Li Ka-shing’s Hutchison steps back from global ports amid trade war

CK Hutchison said it would sell 80 per cent of its stakes in 43 ports in 23 countries, including Panama but excluding mainland China and Hong Kong.

5 Mar 2025 - 6:02PM

US-China relations

CK Hutchison to sell unit operating near Panama Canal amid Trump pressure

Decision by Hong Kong-based conglomerate comes as US president pushes for greater control of critical trade route over concerns about China.

5 Mar 2025 - 10:18AMvideocam

Containers at the Balboa Port operated by Panama Ports Company at the Panama Canal in Panama City, Panama, on February 1. Photo: Reuters

European Union

Rotterdam port most vulnerable to US energy tariffs, CEO says

Energy trade constitutes roughly three-quarters of the port’s imports from the US and a third of exports in 2024.

22 Feb 2025 - 5:54PM

The LNG installation on a floating LNG factory in the port of Rotterdam. Photo: EPA-EFE

Electric & new energy vehicles

How DeepSeek’s AI has become a must-have feature in Chinese smart EVs

Some two dozen carmakers, including BYD and Leapmotor, have unveiled plans to equip their models with AI developed by DeepSeek.

16 Feb 2025 - 9:00AMvideocam

Fame and celebrity

Meet Jake Paul’s Dutch Olympian speed-skater girlfriend, Jutta Leerdam

When Jake Paul first contacted Jutta Leerdam via Instagram she wasn’t impressed, saying he looked like an ‘arrogant d******** that thinks he can just get whatever he wants’ – now they’re in love.

6 Feb 2025 - 6:00AMvideocam

Animals

Room with a seal view: Dutch hotel gets unusual guest

The seal had become ‘quite grumpy due to its disturbed beauty sleep’ and animal rescue moved it to a more usual habitat by the beach.

5 Feb 2025 - 8:06PM

A guest at a seaside Dutch hotel found a large grey seal kipping on the floor of her hotel room. Photo: Facebook/Stichting Dierenwelzijn Zeeland

Fame and celebrity

Who is Guy Pearce’s ex Carice van Houten, who just revealed they broke up?

Houten hails from a family of actors in the Netherlands and has many accolades under her belt; she met Pearce while shooting Western thriller Brimstone in 2015.

28 Jan 2025 - 6:00PM

Crime

Theft in Netherlands of ancient golden helmet leaves Romania distraught

The 2,500-year-old Cotofenesti helmet, one Romania’s most revered national treasures, was stolen from Drents Museum.

28 Jan 2025 - 9:06AM

Technology

Can a data-collecting e-bike help stop car drivers killing cyclists?

Lidar laser detectors have been fitted to an electric bike to gather data that could help AI teach cars to “see” bicycles and their riders.

26 Jan 2025 - 9:52AM

Delft University of Technology’s “Delft SenseBike” used for the research. Photo: AFP

Greater Bay Area

Editorial | Hong Kong should market Greater Bay Area to the world

As the region’s superconnector, city is best placed to explain the incredible opportunities available in the development zone.

17 Jan 2025 - 6:15AM

Sylvia Wu, a partner in PwC’s tax and business advisory service, speaks during an SCMP China Conference panel session on attracting global capital to the Greater Bay Area. Photo: Nora Tam

Semiconductors

ASML-backed Dutch university suspends classes after cyberattack

The world’s top producer of advanced chipmaking tools invests heavily in Eindhoven University of Technology to instruct future employees.

13 Jan 2025 - 9:59AM

US-China relations

Trump expected to step up chase for key minerals after China restricts exports

President-elect will need to shift his ‘America First’ policy orientation to secure the supply chain crucial for defence and hi-tech.

28 Dec 2024 - 2:31AMvideocam

Nordic nations

3 dead, 4 injured after tourist bus veers off road, plunges into lake in Norway

Police said 58 passengers were on board from 8 countries including China, India, Malaysia and Singapore.

27 Dec 2024 - 7:51AM

Three people died and four are seriously injured after a bus went off the road and ended up partially submerged in a Norwegian lake near the Raftsundet strait on Thursday. Photo: NTB / AFP

English Premier League

Liverpool boss Slot keen for EPL reunion with former Dutch rival van Nistelrooy

Two met in Eredivisie with Anfield chief in charge at Feyenoord and ex-Manchester United striker in the PSV Eindhoven dugout.

26 Dec 2024 - 4:16PM

Liverpool manager Arne Slot (right) urges on his Dutch compatriot Cody Gakpo, who used to play for Ruud Van Nistelrooy’s PSV Eindhoven. Photo: Reuters

Israel

Amsterdam court sentences 5 men for ‘hit-and-run’ style attacks on Israeli fans

The court found them guilty of public violence, theft, and assault, with one man receiving a six-month sentence stemming from riots surrounding a soccer match.

25 Dec 2024 - 12:08AM

Hong Kong

Dragon Boy Lee makes dream debut at World Darts Championship, eyes more glory

Lee Lok-yin bounces back from losing set to beat Chris Landman and set up clash with world No 30 Brendan Dolan.

12 Jan 2025 - 10:55PM

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