Energy & Infrastructure: Dutch PM Rob Jetten urged closer Dutch-Belgian energy cooperation at the opening of Elia’s Brabo III substation in Antwerp, calling for joint work on hydrogen, nuclear and offshore wind to strengthen security of supply. AI & National Security: The Netherlands blocked Kyndryl’s planned acquisition of Solvinity, arguing the cloud infrastructure behind DigiD and MijnOverheid poses unacceptable public-interest risk. Banking: Rabobank reported flat profit in H1 at nearly €2.7bn, after setting aside €562m for potential loan losses, and said it will invest up to €2bn in data/IT and AI over the next three years. Logistics & Climate: Record-low Rhine levels are cutting barge capacity to about 20–30%, pushing freight rates sharply higher and raising pressure on Dutch-German river trade. Real Estate: Invesco Real Estate sold the Andaz Amsterdam Prinsengracht hotel (122 rooms) to a Singapore-listed First Sponsor-led consortium, highlighting demand for prime, supply-constrained canal assets. Shipping Costs: From tomorrow, Belgium’s fuel price cap drops more than in the Netherlands, widening the gap for motorists. Healthcare Tech: A Dutch study reports a wrist-worn device can detect cardiac arrest with very high sensitivity during end-of-life care. Geothermal Finance: 85 Degrees Renewables secured up to €200m project finance with ING and Rabobank for Dutch geothermal heating, targeting greenhouse customers. Port Labour: FNV plans a seaport strike on Sept 4 against proposed social security cuts, affecting processing in Rotterdam, Amsterdam and Zeeland.