Business

Paris 2024 is keen to welcome the Pied Piper of Geel

13 June 2024

Producer Dries Verdonck of Geel-based Strygoo outsmarts rats with his SmarTraps based on smart sensors.

Royal Manufacturer of Tapestries De Wit in Mechelen: world leader in conservation and restoration of antique fabrics

06 June 2024

In 2024, the Royal Manufacturer of Tapestries De Wit in Mechelen can look back on 135 years of expertise in the conservation and restoration of antique fabrics.

Comprehensive, professional and safe training of rescue dogs and their handlers, unique in Belgium

06 June 2024

It is vitally important that rescue dogs can reach the scene of an emergency as soon as possible. Something Guy Storms and Benoit Robert unfortunately know all too well.

A high-tech Belgian fleet

30 May 2024

The first Belgian ship is about to be outfitted with sensors that can precisely measure energy use, which is a European first.

Air traffic control in Wallonia soon to be among the world's best

08 May 2024

The foundation stone of the advanced digital air traffic control centre for Wallonia was recently laid in Namur.

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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