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<li>EU member states have unanimously backed a Dutch-led proposal to commit tens of billions of euros in future support for the European chip industry, underscoring the sector’s strategic importance.</li>
<li>Outgoing Dutch Economic Affairs Minister Vincent Karremans stressed that continued investment is a “pure necessity” to reduce dependence on the US and China and to safeguard Europe’s economic and geopolitical resilience.</li>
<li>The initiative calls for a follow-up to the 2023 EU Chips Act, which mobilized EUR 43bn for semiconductor R&amp;D, start-ups, and manufacturing capacity.</li>
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EU member states have unanimously backed a Dutch-led proposal to commit tens of billions of euros in future support for the European chip industry, underscoring the sector’s strategic importance.
Outgoing Dutch Economic Affairs Minister Vincent Karremans stressed that continued investment is a “pure necessity” to reduce dependence on the US and China and to safeguard Europe’s economic and geopolitical resilience.
The initiative calls for a follow-up to the 2023 EU Chips Act, which mobilized EUR 43bn for semiconductor R&amp;D, start-ups, and manufacturing capacity.


<ul><li>In this edition: • ABN Amro | Bloomberg cites rumours on potential interest from KBC • ASM International | provides new targets for 2030 but revises 2H25 guidance • Heineken | strengthening its position in Central America with FIFCO deal</li></ul>

In this edition: • ABN Amro | Bloomberg cites rumours on potential interest from KBC • ASM International | provides new targets for 2030 but revises 2H25 guidance • Heineken | strengthening its position in Central America with FIFCO deal

What's News in Amsterdam - 23 September 2025 (ABN Amro | ASM International | Heineken)

BE Semiconductor Industries NV / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>In this edition: • ASM International - ASML Holding – BE Semiconductor Industries | US wants further export restrictions of high-end semiconductor technology to China • PostNL | opens up its APM network for FedEx for drop-offs and returns</li></ul>

In this edition: • ASM International - ASML Holding – BE Semiconductor Industries | US wants further export restrictions of high-end semiconductor technology to China • PostNL | opens up its APM network for FedEx for drop-offs and returns

What's New(s) in Amsterdam - 17 June (ASM Int'l | ASML Holding | Besi I | PostNL)

<ul><li>In this edition: • Adyen | solid 1Q25 revenue development – reiterates financial objectives • ASM International | better than expected gross margin and cost control resulting in a strong beat in operational profitability • AkzoNobel | PPG beats expectations and reaffirms FY25 guidance • dsm-firmenich | 1Q25 falls slightly short of market expectations; FY25 guidance intact • DHL | 1Q25 shows clear beat of consensus; external environment remains uncertain</li></ul>

In this edition: • Adyen | solid 1Q25 revenue development – reiterates financial objectives • ASM International | better than expected gross margin and cost control resulting in a strong beat in operational profitability • AkzoNobel | PPG beats expectations and reaffirms FY25 guidance • dsm-firmenich | 1Q25 falls slightly short of market expectations; FY25 guidance intact • DHL | 1Q25 shows clear beat of consensus; external environment remains uncertain

What's New(s) in Amsterdam - 30 April (Adyen | AkzoNobel | ASM Int'l | dsm-firmenich | DHL)

<ul><li>In this edition: • ASM International / ASML Holding / BE Semiconductor Industries | brightened outlook for semiconductor equipment sales • Black Friday/Sinterklaas update | fewer debit card payments during Sinterklaas week</li></ul>

In this edition: • ASM International / ASML Holding / BE Semiconductor Industries | brightened outlook for semiconductor equipment sales • Black Friday/Sinterklaas update | fewer debit card payments during Sinterklaas week

What's New(s) in Amsterdam - 9 December (ASM International | ASML Holding | BE Semiconductor Industries | Black Friday/Sinterklaas update)

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ASM International N.V. develops, manufactures, markets, and services machines used to produce semiconductors.  The Company manufactures machines that process silicon wafers, and assemble and package semiconductors.  ASM operates in Europe, the United States, Japan, and elsewhere in Asia.

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What's News in Amsterdam - 23 September 2025 (ABN Amro | ASM International | Heineken)

In this edition: • ABN Amro | Bloomberg cites rumours on potential interest from KBC • ASM International | provides new targets for 2030 but...

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What's New(s) in Amsterdam - 17 June (ASM Int'l | ASML Holding | Besi I | PostNL)

In this edition: • ASM International - ASML Holding – BE Semiconductor Industries | US wants further export restrictions of high-end semiconductor...

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What's New(s) in Amsterdam - 30 April (Adyen | AkzoNobel | ASM Int'l | dsm-firmenich | DHL)

In this edition: • Adyen | solid 1Q25 revenue development – reiterates financial objectives • ASM International | better than expected gross...

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What's New(s) in Amsterdam - 9 December (ASM International | ASML Holding | BE Semiconductor Industries | Black Friday/Sinterklaas update)

In this edition: • ASM International / ASML Holding / BE Semiconductor Industries | brightened outlook for semiconductor equipment sales • Black...

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