Business

Brussels Airport continues to break records

28 April 2017

Brussels Airport has been successful in achieving not only a record month, but also a record quarter. This confirms the confidence of both passengers and companies in Belgium's national airport.

Besix reaches new heights in Dubai

07 April 2017

The Belgian group, Besix, has just landed the contract for the preliminary works to the construction of “The Tower” in Dubai. From its 1000 meters high, it will be the world’s tallest tower.

Esterline's Kortrijk-based subsidiary to supply screens to the Royal Air Force

27 March 2017

The Belgian subsidiary of the American visualisation specialist Esterline, based in Kortrijk, will supply advanced technology to the training centre of the Royal Air Force.

Belgian apples have India in their sights

24 March 2017

'Give your loved ones the juiciness of Belgian apples'. This slogan is intended to encourage Indians to buy and eat more Belgian apples.

Marcolini’s global expansion continues

23 March 2017

Shortly after its move into China, Marcolini, the renowned Belgian chocolatier, already has its sights set on the United States and the Middle East.

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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