Business

New beam trawler Z.98 Windroos christened in Zeebrugge

18 August 2021

The Flemish commercial fishing fleet consists of over 60 vessels. With this acquisition, we have resolutely set out on the road towards a sustainable and innovative future.

Towards the more accessible production of messenger RNA

09 August 2021

By entering into a commercial partnership, two biotech companies, one from Wallonia and one from Flanders, are undertaking to produce this new technology, which is the basis for COVID-19 vaccines, at

Belgian expertise at the service of the Tokyo Olympic Games

05 August 2021

In addition to its sports delegation, Belgium can also boast 20 technology companies participating in the smooth running of the Tokyo Games. A record!

Odoo, a double Walloon unicorn

05 August 2021

It's a story that began to take root in student accommodation in Louvain-la-Neuve in the early 2000s.

Antwerp welcomes the third largest diamond in the world

29 July 2021

The diamond company HB Antwerp, which is also a training and knowledge centre for experts and jewellers, will be allowed to analyse and cut a high-quality rough stone of 1,175 carats (235 g) which is

Location, infrastructure and a quality workforce

Belgium occupies an important position on the economic chessboard. It is ranked 11th country in the world for the export of merchandise (WTO-2019 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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