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Doing Business in Belgium

QAD

The Kingdom of Belgium achieved its independence from the Netherlands in 1830, and has become an admired modern country, well-known as the home of international organizations such as NATO and the EU. Since most Western European capitals are within 1,000 km of Brussels, Belgium’s capital, it is an ideal location for international groups.

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China’s Export Restrictions on Germanium and Gallium  

Resilinc

Most recently, the Dutch government announced restricted exports of semiconductor equipment to China. In 2010, China restricted exports of rare earth elements to Japan following a territorial dispute, sending prices soaring and Japan scrambling to find alternative sources. Which Industries Will Be Impacted?

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The Supply Chain Response to India’s Second Wave of Covid!

Supply Chain Game Changer

The government and the scientific community never actually expect a second wave of this magnitude. Belgium too chipped in to offer 9000 doses of Remdesvir. The USISPF through donations from its member companies also sourced 1,00, 000 portable oxygen concentrators for home and hospital use.

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Top 8 Industries Affected by The Red Sea Crisis in January 2024

Resilinc

As of January 11, Volvo Car AB has suspended production at its plant in Ghent, Belgium, for three days. Scanning over 104 million sources and sites worldwide, 24/7—so you can save time and act quickly. Swedish automaker, Volvo Cars, noted that it was affected by the shipping hindrances and was investigating the potential impact.

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Best Practice Guide to Invoice to Pay

ivalua

Finally, Ivalua recognizes the importance of compliance and that’s why the whole Ivalua Invoice-to-Pay journey has been assured by global tax experts PwC Belgium. In part, this is due to the challenge of handling high volumes of supplier invoices being merged with the new digital Tax Compliance and Government Supplier Networks.

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Freeports: The 2022 Guide

Unleashed

Freeports are government designated zones usually located around shipping ports and/or airports. These designated areas are subject to a variety of special regulatory relief, tax breaks and government support to encourage economic activity. In this 2022 guide to freeports: What is a freeport?

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Bridging the Finance Gap for Asian SMEs

MIT Supply Chain

The framework is part of a working paper published by MISI for the SWIFT Institute, the Belgium-based financial services research organization. High transactions costs, inadequate information about borrowers, and weak governance deter large banks from developing SME lending portfolios.

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