- The RIVM reports 4613 new corona cases on Wednesday, 747 fewer than Tuesday. The number of corona patients in hospitals has fallen by 147. This is the largest decrease since January 1.
- The government reportedly intends to extend support measures for entrepreneurs for another three months, despite the relaxations that have been implemented. That reports the FDEconomists are divided about its desirability.
- It CBS reports a 9.8 percent increase in investments in March compared to March 2020. This is the largest growth in two years. Growing demand from abroad and the favorable situation on the financial markets give entrepreneurs more confidence.
- The European Union is set to ease travel restrictions for travellers from outside Europe. Fully vaccinated non-European travellers will be allowed to re-enter the EU, while the criteria for 'safe countries' will also be relaxed, a spokesperson knowIt is still unclear when the relaxations will take effect.
- Google says that it wants to be able to build a 'usable' quantum computer by 2029. The tech giant is investing billions of dollars in a research program in the coming years. Google is also opening a Quantum AI campus in Santa Barbara, which will include a production facility for quantum chips.
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