AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoProtein Crunch: Global demand for whey protein is outpacing supply, pushing food-grade prices to record levels and threatening availability for manufacturers. Labour Market Snapshot: Cyprus’ recent-graduate employment rate hit 82.3% in 2025, close to the EU average; the Netherlands sits near the top at 90.1%. Dutch Logistics Pulse: Inland waterways moved almost 333m tonnes in 2025, with coal, containers and metals up while liquid bulk fell. Trade Shock from Hormuz: With the Strait of Hormuz closed, Dutch imports from Gulf states plunged—April’s import value down 67% versus March, with Iraq effectively halted. Shipping Security Plan: France, Britain and others are discussing a naval mission to clear mines and potentially escort vessels to reopen Hormuz. World Cup Business Backlash: Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk again criticised FIFA’s mandatory hydration breaks, arguing they disrupt viewing and may be unnecessary in air-conditioned venues. Aviation Connectivity: Vietnam Airlines launched the first nonstop Hanoi–Amsterdam route, boosting travel links between Vietnam and the Netherlands. Insolvency Watch: Coface says global insolvencies are rising faster than expected, with 2026 forecasts revised upward.
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