Dutch businesses

Dutch firms again investing in innovation, research

Nov 1 '17 09:37

Dutch companies are finally again investing more money into research and development. In 2017 R&D investment will amount to 4.3 percent of revenue, the highest level since 2012, according to figures Erasmus University released on Wednesday. Investment into IT will increase to 4.8 percent of revenue, the highest level since 2009. Last year R&D- and IT investment amounted to 2.1 and 2 percent of revenue respectively, NU.nl reports.

According to the university, the R&D and IT branches are important indicators of technological innovation.

Migraines cost Dutch businesses €1.7 billion annually

Sep 7 '15 15:45

Business Health

Migraines cost Dutch businesses 1.7 billion euros every year, according to calculations by the Dutch Central Bank. About 3 million Dutch people suffer from migraines, with more than 70 thousand people having an attack every day.

Dutch businesses unprepared for cybercrime

Apr 22 '15 13:38

Business Crime

The directors of businesses in the Netherlands are clueless about the risks of cybercrime. There is still a lot of work to be done to keep cyber criminals out.

Psychological problems cost Dutch businesses €20 billion

Dec 2 '14 11:46

Business Health

Psychological problems cost Dutch businesses 20 billion euro every year. This includes the costs of care, absenteeism, loss of productivity and disability. The 20 billion euro is about 3 percent of the size of the Dutch economy.

China commits half billion euro to Dutch businesses

Oct 30 '14 11:03

Business

Various contracts pus a number of statements for intensive cooperation were signed by Dutch and Chinese companies during Minister Lilianne Ploumen 's trade mission to China.

Sharp drop in annual bankruptcies expected

Jul 11 '14 13:54