Economy

Eindhoven councillors have approved ASML's massive expansion at the Brainport Industries Campus alongside major investments in regional infrastructure. The project, which includes new bus lanes and road widening, aims to support 20,000 new jobs while connecting the region through the high-speed Brainport Line.

unkering stations in the Netherlands are seeing a sudden dip in activity after a rush of inland shipping operators scrambled to fill their tanks last week. While vessel owners are currently avoiding the high diesel prices—driven largely by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz—industry experts warn that the increased transport costs will eventually reach consumers.

A new Eindhoven factory will produce the world’s first industrial-scale photonic chips using 6-inch wafers. This €150 million project secures Europe’s lead in high-tech innovation. It will power future AI systems and 6G networks.

Eindhoven is replacing the Karel de Grotelaan roundabout with a new underpass and a landmark light installation called the (Lichtring). The project aims to improve traffic flow to Veldhoven while transforming the intersection into a green, climate-resilient space for the local community.

Eindhoven-based VDL Group has purchased Limoco, a specialist in industrial ventilation, following a successful 20-year collaboration. The move allows VDL to offer complete, custom-made air technology systems to its international clients in the high-tech and food industries.

The CEO of VDL Group, Willem van der Leegte, has been named as the newest member of the Eindhoven Airport Supervisory Board. His appointment aims to balance the airport’s role as an international gateway with the social and environmental needs of the surrounding region.

Veldhoven residents are invited to a public meeting on 12 March to explore how the town will heat its buildings in a post-gas era. Independent researchers will present potential energy scenarios for 2050 and gather local feedback for a final report on the town's sustainable future.

Motorists are rushing to petrol stations as fuel prices surge, with some even filling jerrycans. Industry groups warn that hoarding is dangerous and largely pointless, despite fears of further price rises. Queues have formed in some areas, while many drivers are choosing to refuel abroad.