Business

New website for Belgian Economic Missions launched

The Belgian Foreign Trade Agency together with its partners the FPS Foreign Affairs, Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT), Wallonia Export & Investment Agency (AWEX) and hub.brussels proudly present www.belgianeconomicmission.be. Due to the Covid-19 crisis, we have not been able to travel this year. However, the team organising the Belgian Economic Missions continues to support Belgian…

Long-staying offer from The Park Lane Hong Kong, a Pullman Hotel

Quarantining in a hotel will be mandatory when traveling from Belgium (and for everyone else) from 13 November onward. Therefore, our member The Park Lane Hong Kong, a Pullman Hotel is offering the BLCC community a great long-stay package: 14 nights package, Superior Room: (for more information, click on the picture) HK$1,000+10% per room per night…

KBC Economic Perspectives – Asia edition

Our Corporate Member & Silver Sponsor KBC Bank published a new edition of the KBC Economic Perspectives – Asia edition.  Highlights of the report are: Maintained cautious outlook on global economy due to Covid-19; China’s impressive post-Covid-19 path: developments in manufacturing and recovery of domestic demand; Mixed results in other Asian economies, slow recovery underway; Stronger-than-expected rebound…

Additional requirements for passengers travelling to HK from HRC countries – includes Belgium

In response to COVID-19, the HKgov has introduced additional health related immigration requirements for passengers who are ending their journey in Hong Kong & have visited or transited through certain countries in the 14 days prior to arriving. Anyone who has visited or transited through Bangladesh, Belgium (effective 3 November 2020, 0:00 Hong Kong time),…

EU Survey: State of intellectual property in third countries

Dear BLCC community,  The European Comission has launched a public consultation in order to gather information on the state of intellectual property protection and enforcement in third countries.  They are requesting your help to identify countries in which the state of IPR protection gives rise to worries and welcome you to share your thoughts. The…

PULLMAN X GLAMGLOW

Our corporate member The Park Lane Hong Kong, A Pullman Hotel is currently offering a collaboration together with the popular beauty brand GLAMGLOW. Together they offer a MASK-CATION, which includes enjoying a host of exclusive activities, pampering yourself with GLAMGLOW products and afterwards showing off your glow at the SKYE rooftop bar. From HK$1988 per room per night, includes HK$800…

Liege Airport becomes new EU Hub of AirBridgeCargo

Our corporate member Liege Airport has become the new European Hub of AirBridgeCargo. This concentration is coupled with running a large warehouse for fast and efficient throughput and handling services. The facility, a cornerstone in ABC’s EU strategy, went online 1 September, following tests lasting several months.    Next, the number of freighter services will…

Series C financing agreement concluded – supported by BLCC member Asia-Euro Consultancy

Our corporate member Asia-Euro Consultancy acted as advisor in a recently concluded Series C investment agreement CR-CP Life Science Fund in ReViral Ltd. Asia-Euro Consultancy was elemental in providing guidance to the joint sponsors in the fund, China Resources Group (the CR part in the fund name) and Charoen Pokphand Group (CP). The Fund invests…

Ageas broadens partnership with China Taiping

BLCC Gold Sponsor & member Ageas has announced that it has concluded an agreement with China Taiping Insurance Holdings (CTIH) to subscribe to a capital increase of its wholly controlled subsidiary Taiping Reinsurance Co. Ltd. (TPRe) for a total consideration of HKD 3,100 million (around €340 million). With this transaction, Ageas reinforces its strong long-term…