Business

Belgian walking sticks in a variety of colours and ... scents

11 December 2018

From his workshop in Lillois in Walloon Brabant, master carpenter Pierre Vanherck produces works of pure craftsmanship: exclusive walking sticks.

Belgian heading up Europe's largest vineyard

04 December 2018

With over 40 years' experience in Champagne production, Paul-François Vranken has built a veritable empire in the wine industry.

Guylian celebrates 20 years of collaboration with Project Seahorse

05 November 2018

During the latest State visit to Portugal, Guylian chocolates celebrated the twentieth anniversary of their partnership with Project Seahorse, a group that works to preserve marine ecosystems.

A new Portuguese partner for De Halve Maan

05 November 2018

Bruges brewery De Halve Maan, which markets Straffe Hendrik and Brugse Zot, has just signed an agreement with Portuguese company DCN Beers to market its beers in Portugal.

Nivea to get a Belgian boss

26 October 2018

Stefan De Loecker will take up the reins as CEO of Beiersdorf AG from 2019. This German multinational is mainly known for the Nivea cosmetics brand.

Location, infrastructure and a quality workforce

Belgium occupies an important position on the economic chessboard. It is ranked 12th country in the world for the export of merchandise (WTO-2014 Report) and is a favourite destination for investors. Every year, billions of euros of foreign direct investment are made in Belgium.

Belgium offers the opportunity to reach 200 million consumers in a radius of 500 kilometres thanks to its central geographic position and its quality logistics infrastructures. Sea ports, inland ports, canals, airports, rail, road and motorway networks: the various communication channels in Belgium are constantly being adapted to the needs of the economy. For example, the port of Antwerp is the 2nd busiest European port and has the largest petrochemical complex in Europe. The city of Antwerp is the diamond capital with 80 % of the market in rough diamonds and 50 % in polished diamonds.

There are many other reasons to explain Belgium's economic success including a highly-qualified, multi-lingual and flexible workforce, proximity with the international decision-making sphere based in Brussels, many financial and tax incentives, affordable property prices, legendary hospitality, excellent social security and more.

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