More foreign firms locate to Amsterdam, American companies dominate
Thursday 07 February 2013
The Amsterdam region continues to be a strong draw for foreign investment, with 126 new foreign firms setting up shop around the capital last year, according to city council figures.
The new arrivals were responsible for creating 1,344 jobs, said the Amsterdam Inbusiness organisation, quoted by news agency ANP. The organisation is responsible for attracting companies to Amsterdam, Almere, Amstelveen and the Haarlemmermeer area around Schiphol airport.
Many of the new firms operate in IT, the creative industries and business services. Most (52) come from North America. Some 2,000 foreign firms now have operations in the region, and account for some 15% of the jobs.
At the same time, however, a number of firms left the region. This included 15 companies with a workforce of more than 20, the organisation said, without giving further details.
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NL should have more friendship treaty with other rich nations to improve employment and economy. Why only reserve for the americans? There are many rich asians and arabs countries that NL can tap on. Do not let the boat sail away.
By ufo | 7 February 2013 9:04 AMThe Netherlands is the largest recipetent of USA investment.
By KEV | 8 February 2013 12:03 AM