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Netherlands Rises to Eighth in Global Competitiveness Ranking

The Netherlands has climbed two places to eighth in the latest IMD World Competitiveness Ranking, supported by strong scores for digital infrastructure and international trade as multinational companies continue to use the country as a logistics and corporate gateway to Europe.
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