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China's forecast-beating growth belies storm clouds ahead: analysts
China's forecast-beating growth belies storm clouds ahead: analysts

Forecast-beating growth in China's first quarter may have offered Beijing's economic planners some much needed good news -- but analysts warn they should strap in for tariff-induced woes further down the line. A top economic planner also stressed that more "proactive and effective macro policies" would be needed to boost growth.

Heineken beer sales dip, tariffs add to uncertainty
Heineken beer sales dip, tariffs add to uncertainty

Heineken said Wednesday its beer sales were down in the first quarter but kept profit forecasts for the year unchanged despite noting increased uncertainty from tariffs. "Additionally, there are broader uncertainties, including recent tariff adjustments and potential increases, as we go forward," added Heineken.

Dutch flower industry grasps thorny pesticide issue
Dutch flower industry grasps thorny pesticide issue

As Margriet Mantingh gazes at flowers stretching as far as the eye can see at the world's biggest flower market near Amsterdam, all she sees is a huge bouquet of pesticides. At Aalsmeer, near the Dutch capital, dozens of staff on electric scooters weave through the world's biggest flower market.