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Author: Kristof Van Cauwenberghe

Asia
Benelux

MAD architects, led by ma yansong, has been commissioned to design a spiraling viewpoint for a historic warehouse in the netherlands. the fenix warehouse is located on the katendrecht peninsula in the port of rotterdam. the district was once home to one of the oldest chinatowns in europe and hosted the first chinese restaurant in the country, and possibly in europe.

Author: Kristof Van Cauwenberghe

Business

In the presence of Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and the Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, President and CEO of KLM, Pieter Elbers, today signed two MoU’s (Memorandum of Understanding) with Chinese strategic partners Xiamen Airlines and Ctrip.com.

Author: Kristof Van Cauwenberghe

Benelux
Business

How have Benelux (Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg) companies active in China performed in 2017 and what their expectations for 2018? Are Benelux companies more impacted by new rules and regulations in China and have Benelux companies experienced any business opportunities due to governmental policies such as the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)? What do companies consider about the current ...

Author: Kristof Van Cauwenberghe

Friesland Campina provides dairy products to over one billion consumers across the world. Boasting 12 billion euros in annual revenue in 2017, Friesland Campina is one of the world’s five largest dairy companies and the largest dairy company in the Netherlands.

Author: Kristof Van Cauwenberghe

Asia
Government
Benelux

To strengthen Flanders’ economy through internationalization, that’s what FIT sets out to achieve. Putting Flanders firmly on the map as an attractive region for foreign investment is a major priority in this respect. To do so, FIT is launching a new promotional film for Flanders, supported by a digital marketing campaign and linked to the hashtag #WeAreFlanders. Flanders’ new promotional film ...

Author: Kristof Van Cauwenberghe

Government

During a strategic consultation on Benelux level, police chiefs Catherine De Bolle (BE), Hans Vissers (NL) and Philippe Schrantz (LU) launched a smartphone application meant for Benelux police officers dealing with transboundary operations.

Author: Kristof Van Cauwenberghe

Government

On 22 January 2018, Belgium took up the rotating presidency of the Council of Ministers of the Benelux Union. This year, the Benelux is celebrating its 60th anniversary and the 10th anniversary of its cooperation with the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia. Thomas Antoine, the Secretary General of the Benelux, unveiled the slogan for this anniversary year, namely “A greener and younger Benelux ...

Author: Kristof Van Cauwenberghe

Business

The Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) will come into effect on 25 May 2018. In this article, we will analyze the Data Protection Regulations under the new EU regulations, divided into 3 parts. The new regulation will cover all business entities who are collecting & processing personal data from EU citizens, so that those Chinese companies having business in Europe have to be aware of this.

Author: Kristof Van Cauwenberghe

Asia
Business

ING launched a global and integrated brand campaign for its wholesale banking business based on the insight that successful client solutions are achieved by combining hard and soft skills.

Author: Kristof Van Cauwenberghe

Government

The ministers of transport François Bellot (BE), Cora van Nieuwenhuizen (NL) and secretary of state Camille Gira (LUX), together with representatives of the Flanders, Wallonia and Brussels' governments have jointly drafted a 'Benelux Mobility Roadmap' at the Benelux Secretariat-General in Brussels on March 5th, 2018.