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An increasing number of Belgian millionaires

09 October 2017

In 2016 there were 114,200 of them, Belgians with investable assets (shares, bonds, funds, cash …) worth at least 1 million American dollars, or approximately 850,000 euros.

Kinepolis conquers Canada

29 September 2017

Kinepolis continues its worldwide expansion. With the takeover of Landmark Cinemas, the Belgian cinema group now also gains a foothold in Canada.

More sunshine destinations: great news for Belgian holiday-makers!

29 September 2017

From next year, holiday-makers travelling with the travel agency Thomas Cook, which also owns Neckermann and Pégase, will be able to fly with in a Brussels Airlines airplane.

Bicentennial of John Cockerill in Seraing

29 September 2017

Seraing was a village of only 2000 inhabitants, mainly agricultural labourers, artisans and coal miners, when John Cockerill arrived in 1817. The young Englishman was 27 when he arrived.

Ice Watch celebrates its 10 years anniversary, and invites Tintin to the party

25 September 2017

The Ice Watch enterprise is turning 10 this year. On this special occasion its CEO has announced a future partnership with the Moulinsart firm.

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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An increasing number of Belgian millionaires

Kinepolis conquers Canada

More sunshine destinations: great news for Belgian holiday-makers!

Bicentennial of John Cockerill in Seraing

Ice Watch celebrates its 10 years anniversary, and invites Tintin to the party