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Kris Peeters

Belgium minister takes the safety first route

Kris Peeters, Belgium’s minister of employment, economy and consumer affairs, talks to Courtney Fingar about addressing safety fears and the possible consequences of Brexit for his country.

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Local regeneration set to revitalise Wallonia

Dozens of projects look set to breath fresh life into Wallonia's cities and municipalities, among them Charleroi, Liege, Andenne and Namur, with projects spanning sectors from transport to culture, and from infrastructure to education. 

Belgium's business services sector continues downward trend

Between January 2012 and December 2014, Belgium's business services sector has seen a continuing reduction in investment.

A global reach: Wallonia makes international waves in aerospace sector

While the region of Wallonia stands out in Belgium for its aerospace offering, its reputation for excellence in the sector goes around the world, and is demonstrated by the number of country partnerships and international clients it can boast.

The Wallonia connection

Wallonia's biopharma network

For biopharmaceutical companies entering Europe, the Belgian region of Wallonia is proving particularly popular. One reason for this is the service provided by the region’s export and investment agency, AWEX, finds Wendy Atkins

Ghent launches ICT innovation cluster

A new 26,000-square-metre R&D ICT cluster is being built in Belgium's Ghent Technology Park, with investment from Investment by Ghent University, MG Real Estate and Globalindus.

Wallonias aerospace sector flies high

Wallonia’s aerospace sector flies high

Wallonia’s reputation as a destination for avionics innovation is gathering pace, as infrastructure develops around its aerospace cluster and links are forged between research and business.

Wallonia's health focus

Wallonia's health focus

Wallonia’s strong support for innovation, along with its convenient location and well developed infrastructure, have made it a thriving hub for the pharmaceutical industry

FDI into Belgium in decline since 2007 peak

Belgium had recorded a significant decline in FDI since 2007, with 2012 figures representing an 87% decrease in capital investment.

A need for speed puts focus on logistics providers

A need for speed puts focus on logistics providers

Logistics providers are becoming an ever more crucial component in the supply chain, as businesses recognise the importance of being able to move products to any location, quickly.

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