Business

DEME develops largest container terminal

04 May 2016

In the Asian city state of Singapore, the Antwerp dredging group DEME is participating in the development of the largest container terminal worldwide.

Increase in foreign direct investments

03 May 2016

According to a new report released by FDI Intelligence in 2016 the number of foreign direct investment projects in Belgium increased by more than 40% over the course of 2015.

Argenx partners with pharma giant AbbVie

21 April 2016

The Ghent biotech company argenx will work together with the American pharmaceutical giant AbbVie on developing its cancer drug ARGX-115.

Belgians develop a ‘smart suitcase’

14 April 2016

Each year, millions of suitcases are lost worldwide.

A good start for start-up Orionis Biosciences

13 April 2016

This innovative biotechnology company was founded with the help of a consortium of international investors.

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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