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In this issue

The region’s assets are being deployed to create an international hub and efforts are starting to pay off

Nov 12, 2012

Driving to be Europe’s heartland of innovation

Wallonia’s assets are being deployed to create an international hub and efforts are starting to pay off, says James Fontanella-Khan

Entrance of the Liege-Guillemins train station in Liege, Belgium ©Alamy Nov 12, 2012

Liège: Continental connections prompt revival in city fortunes

A prime location and a financially savvy mayor have been crucial, writes Nicholas Hirst

Nov 12, 2012

Life sciences: Network of talent fosters research

‘Marshall Plan’ is producing results, writes Nicholas Hirst

Nov 12, 2012

Guest column: The culmination of a magnificent adventure

The International Expo in 2017 will be the ideal opportunity to celebrate innovation, diversification and globalisation, writes Willy Demeyer

UCB’s pharmaceutical plant in Braine-l’Alleud Nov 12, 2012

Economy: Innovation clusters form heart of grand revival plan

A focus on high-value sectors has been stimulating growth and reducing unemployment, writes Nicholas Hirst

Nov 12, 2012

Taxation: A country with high taxes but many loopholes

Incentives abound for those prepared to look, says James Fontanella-Khan

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Politics: Fears of federal break-up cast long shadow

Despite Wallonia’s regional stability, disunity at the national level is undermining investor confidence, writes James Fontanella-Khan

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Mons puts itself on the map with Google deal

Sponsorship acts as tribute to pioneers of knowledge sharing

A bottle and a glass filled with Chimay beer Nov 12, 2012

Brewing: Global taste for Trappist ale brings job benefits

But critics say success has seen beer quality suffer, writes James Fontanella-Khan

Nov 12, 2012

Elio di Rupo: Belgium’s unlikely prime minister

James Fontanella-Khan on the man from left field who has defied expectations