Europe’s Strategic Blind Spot: Why Companies Must Lead in Geopolitical Risk Management
The Geopolitical Wake-Up Call for European Business The Dutch government’s recent intervention to seize control of Nexperia from Chinese ownership…
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Global Auto Industry Navigates Chip Supply Turbulence as Geopolitical Tensions Impact Critical Components
Automakers Scramble for Semiconductor Solutions Amid Export Restrictions Mercedes-Benz has confirmed it has implemented contingency measures to maintain production lines…
Corporate Schism at Nexperia Exposes Geopolitical Tensions in Global Semiconductor Industry
Internal Power Struggle Escalates at Chip Manufacturer The ongoing corporate conflict at Nexperia has intensified dramatically, with the company’s Dutch…
Netherlands Seizes Control of Nexperia Semiconductor Firm From Chinese Owner in Strategic Industry Protection Move
The Netherlands has invoked a 73-year-old security law to seize control of semiconductor firm Nexperia from its Chinese owner. The unprecedented move represents Europe’s most aggressive action yet to protect strategic industries from foreign control amid growing tensions between Western nations and China.
Dutch Government Invokes Security Law to Seize Semiconductor Firm
The Netherlands has taken the unprecedented step of seizing control of semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia from its Chinese owner, according to reports from Dutch media. Sources indicate the Ministry of Economic Affairs quietly assumed control of the Nijmegen-headquartered company on September 30th using a 73-year-old law that allows state takeovers for security purposes.
Dutch Government Assumes Control of China-Owned Nexperia Amid Supply Chain Security Concerns
In a landmark move highlighting growing technology security concerns, the Dutch government has taken control of China-owned chip manufacturer Nexperia. The intervention aims to safeguard Europe’s semiconductor supply chain amid rising global trade tensions and governance issues at the critical chip producer.
In an unprecedented move that underscores the escalating global competition over semiconductor technology, the Netherlands government has assumed direct control of China-owned chip manufacturer Nexperia. The intervention represents one of the most significant actions taken by a Western government to secure critical technology supply chains amid growing tensions with China and reflects broader concerns about technological sovereignty across Europe.
Emergency Powers Invoked for Supply Chain Security
Dutch Government Takes Control of Chinese-Owned Chipmaker Nexperia Over Governance Shortcomings
Dutch Government Seizes Control of Chinese-Owned Nexperia Over Governance Concerns The Dutch government has taken control of Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia,…
Netherlands takes over Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia
Netherlands Assumes Control of Chinese-Owned Chipmaker Nexperia Citing Security Concerns The Dutch government has taken the unprecedented step of seizing…
TiVo Discontinues DVR Boxes After 26 Years of Television Innovation
TiVo Corporation has confirmed it discontinued all DVR hardware sales effective October 1, 2025. The pioneering company that changed television viewing forever will now focus exclusively on software and operating systems while maintaining customer support.
The television landscape has shifted dramatically with TiVo Corporation confirming it has discontinued all DVR set-top box sales as of October 1, 2025, marking the end of an era for the technology that revolutionized how we watch television. According to company statements, TiVo has ceased manufacturing hardware and depleted its remaining inventory, though customer support will continue for existing devices.
The End of TiVo Hardware Manufacturing
Dutch government takes control of Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia in ‘highly exceptional’ move
Dutch Government Assumes Control of Chinese-Owned Chipmaker Nexperia in Unprecedented Move In a highly exceptional intervention, the Dutch government has…