Business

10 new stores for Marcolini

08 June 2018

After China, the United States and the Middle East, Marcolini, the famous chocolatier from Brussels, will now open an additional 10 new stores, including its first in Dubai.

Prince Albert Fund awards diplomas to young Belgians

31 May 2018

The Prince Albert Fund awarded diplomas to 26 young Belgians last month who were commissioned to go and work abroad by a Belgian company.

Belgian dredging company Jan De Nul wins a prestigious contract in Monaco

07 May 2018

Monaco has suffered as a result of its limited size for many years. Its surface area is currently home to 38,000 inhabitants, making the Principality the most densely populated country in the world.

Sonaca reinforces its ties with North American production department

03 May 2018

The percentage of Belgian multinationals is growing on the global market. Sonaca is a good example.

New wind farm planned in Belgian part of the North Sea

03 May 2018

European demand for energy is growing. The European Union aims to provide a guaranteed, affordable and climate-friendly energy supply for its residents and businesses.

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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