Investors shift focus to Dutch SMEs amid geopolitical tensions; Utrecht 'forest bus' faces low turnout

Summary

The article discusses how investors are increasingly turning their attention to Dutch SMEs (mkb) amid rising geopolitical tensions and pressure on international supply chains. Nick Jacobs, CEO of TFH Holland Group, emphasizes that small and medium-sized enterprises play a crucial role in making the Netherlands future-proof, noting that smaller companies must be smart and agile to succeed. The article also mentions a separate initiative called 'bosbus' (forest bus) in Utrecht, which aims to help young people with stress and anxiety through forest bathing and nature-based art activities, though it faced low turnout due to the early Sunday morning timing.