This is the most exciting new technology of the future: the quantum computer. Technology that can radically transform banking, cryptography and pharmaceutical development is still evolving. A dozen Dutch companies are at the forefront of Europe. One of these companies – Quant & Co., based in Amsterdam, which develops software for quantum computers – announced […]
Asian stock markets are mixed more than the US inflation rate
Photo: ANP Asian stock markets showed a mixed picture on Tuesday. In Japan, where investors returned from a long weekend, the Nikkei index ended with a clear loss. In Hong Kong, the Hong Cheng index overturned its previous losses and moved higher. Investors are cautious in anticipation of key US inflation data later this week. […]
Accelerator of the first development of the United States for Dutch start-ups
News – January 10, 2022 – 06:32 The Netherlands is launching its own program for start-ups that want to grow strongly in the United States. Called the ScaleNL Accelerator, the processor will prepare a 12-week training program for up to 60 companies to succeed in the US market over the next three years. The Ministry […]
Russia and the United States are holding their first talks on Ukraine in Geneva, but expectations are low
In Geneva, Russia and the United States held their first meeting today on the crisis surrounding Ukraine. Expectations of negotiations are very low in the coming period: the best outcome seems to be that negotiations can continue. Consultations between the two countries were at a high level, between the Deputy Foreign Ministers: Wendy Sherman, an […]
The United States and Europe were hit hard
Extreme levels of flood danger were announced in Limburg and West Germany last summer. © ANP / HH Joel in the center of Walkenberg Globally, the year 2021 ranks fourth in terms of financial damage caused by wildfires, earthquakes and storms. A significant portion of all damage was in the United States, German reinsurer Munich […]
If US interest rates rise, the dollar will strengthen further in 2022
Listen to the audio version of this article below 15 15 In the US, the central bank is preparing to raise interest rates this year, which could also affect the currency market. If the US leads in rate hikes and Europe lags, it could play into the hands of the dollar. Currency expert Justin Derk […]
The oldest American WWII player and senior American resident, dies at 112 | Abroad
A veteran American soldier who fought in World War II died Wednesday at the age of 112. Lawrence Brooks, the oldest living American, is the oldest of the 240,000 American soldiers living there. His death was announced by the National WWII Museum and confirmed by his daughter. Born into a family of fifteen children in […]
Support for Dutch start-ups with US progress | To be carried out
The National Investment Fund Invest-NL contributes to the project, which is an initiative of Dutch entrepreneurs and Dutch embassies-generals in the United States. The ministry writes on its website that this amount could be provided in addition to private money to achieve goals such as doing business in Silicon Valley. Dirk Johnson, Consul General in […]
US prepares sanctions against Russia | Abroad
The paper relied on conversations with US and European officials, which revealed details of possible sanctions following the Russian invasion. The United States is deliberately leaking plans to influence Russian President Vladimir Putin. Then he knows what obstacles he will face. The United States and other Western nations are deeply concerned about the concentration of […]
Germany halts arms supply to Kazakhstan, allows US ambassadors to leave the country
Countries are taking action in response to the unrest in Kazakhstan, where massive protests erupted after the start of the year. Germany suspends arms exports to Kazakhstan German media Based on a report by the German news agency DPA. Last year, Germany issued twenty-five export licenses for a total of 2.2 million worth of weapons. […]