AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoHousing Investment: Bouwinvest bought 167 Alkmaar apartments for pension fund bpfBOUW; 126 are planned for mid-market rents of up to about €1,350 a month, targeting a gap in affordable housing. Retail: Dutch sales growth slowed to 2.7% in September, from 3.8% in August, as food sales fell 0.5%. Growth and Trade: The economy grew 0.6% in the third quarter, while goods exports to the US were down 25%. Talent: ASML plans to link senior executives’ pay to employee sentiment after its engagement score slipped to 73.5%, from 78% last year. Digital Infrastructure: Alibaba Cloud opened its first Dutch public-cloud region in Amsterdam, backed by two data centres. Media: Viaplay completed the €142 million sale of its Dutch operations to Videoland. Agritech: A new report warns the Netherlands risks losing its leading position as local agritech firms struggle to scale.
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