Business

Liege Airport is the new WHO logistics platform

17 April 2020

In its fight against the coronavirus pandemic, the World Health Organization has chosen Liege airport, alongside seven other airports around the world.

Covid -19 : a Belgian serological test

17 April 2020

Biotechnology company ZenTech has developed a serological test that has already proved successful in China.

Covid-19: assessing lung damage

03 April 2020

The symptoms of Coronavirus include respiratory problems, and in extreme cases, pneumonia and severe respiratory problems.

Anti-stain carpet, a 'Made in Belgium' innovation

27 March 2020

Stain-resistant carpets have been around for a long time.

Cronos, Belgium's largest technology company

19 March 2020

Although relatively unknown to the general public, Cronos Groep is nevertheless the largest technology company in Belgium.

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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