Tuesday, August 16, 2022
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New drought measures: Flanders helps companies map water consumption

For many companies, water saving is not always a priority, especially in light of pressing concerns such as spiralling energy prices and labour shortages.

Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Coastal get-away: Record number of overnight stays this weekend

The night from Saturday to Sunday saw more than 310,000 overnight stays, the highest number recorded both during this and last summer.

Monday, August 15, 2022
HelloFresh maintains customer growth in Q2

“We have developed more quick recipes which allow you to prepare a fresh meal in 15 to 20 minutes. We are also working more and more with seasonal products."

Monday, August 15, 2022
Electronic payments not available everywhere despite legal obligation

"They risk a fine of up to €80,000."

Sunday, August 14, 2022
Construction companies lose productivity to the heat

The loss of productivity remains limited between 25 and 29 degrees but “turns out to be enormous” beyond 30 degrees.

Saturday, August 13, 2022
Coastal hotels look forward to boom in weekend arrivals

Hotels on the Coast can expect occupancy rates of over 90% to 95% this weekend.

Friday, August 12, 2022
Four in ten Belgian investors who bought shares this year regret it

Out of the 41% of Belgian investors who bought shares or paid into equity funds last year, almost the same percentage of people regretted the decision.

Friday, August 12, 2022
Low Rhine levels risk leaving German waterways unnavigable

Water levels in the Rhine are set to reach critical levels, large sections of the river may soon be completely unnavigable by ships.

Thursday, August 11, 2022
Deliveroo to exit Dutch market, expands in Belgium despite drop in demand

"Belgium and the Netherlands are different markets, with different consumer behaviour and market dynamics," the company's spokesperson said.

Thursday, August 11, 2022
Property prices soared in Charleroi last year

In 2021-2022, one square metre of real estate increased by 20% in Charleroi, and the selling price by 15.3%.

Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Chinese retailer Ochama to come to Belgium

The company has already been active in the Dutch market for almost six months, proving to be a hit with locals, especially Chinese expats living abroad.

Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Twitter admits to data breach exposing contact info for 5.4 million accounts

A Twitter vulnerability has been exploited by hackers to scrape the contact information of around 5.4 million users, which is now for sale online.

Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Production resumes at Barry Callebaut factory after salmonella outbreak

At the end of June, all production at the factory, which employs some 600 people, was shut down after salmonella was detected.

Monday, August 8, 2022
Volkswagen unveils 'flying car' prototype

Urban air mobility is tipped to become a key sector in the Chinese market, offering a “new premium mobility concept aimed initially at high-net worth tech-savvy Chinese customers.”

Monday, August 8, 2022
Brussels entrepreneur develops first Belgian bank card and app for teenagers

RISE is making waves in the banking world by getting young people interesting in investing early in their lives.

Sunday, August 7, 2022
Belgian bank Belfius to stop football sponsorships

I only want to sponsor sports that bring us enough money. Hockey, for example,” Belfius CEO Marc Raisière said.

Friday, August 5, 2022
85% of food retail market in Belgium controlled by five groups

There are 3,814 supermarkets and food retail stores in Belgium, up 8% from 2015. One store serves an average of 3,000 people.

Friday, August 5, 2022
MIT creates artificial neuron 1 million times faster than in human brain

The increase in potential processing speed, researcher Murat Onen said, is not comparable to a "faster car", but to a “spacecraft.”

Friday, August 5, 2022
Belgian and global defence industry booms from war in Ukraine

The war in Ukraine has led to a massive boost in spending on military – a massive boost to Belgian defence manufacturers such as FN Herstal and John Cockerill.

Friday, August 5, 2022
Speculoos producer Lotus Bakeries to open factory in Thailand

The Belgian company has been steadily expanding in recent years, opening new production facilities in South Africa and the United States.

Friday, August 5, 2022

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