Strengthening ties through logistics SHIPPING & LOGISTICS Gosselin, a prominent Belgian logistics group with a long-established reputation for operational excellence, has consistently demonstrated its ability to manage complex cross-border logistics operations. From Antwerp to the world: The legacy of Grunberger Diamonds LUXURY GOODS Grunberger Diamonds continues to blend Antwerp craftsmanship with international reach, supplying natural, precisely calibrated melee diamonds that support designers and manufacturers across Europe, the United States, Japan and beyond. Building an international corridor for life sciences innovation BIOTECHNOLOGY Newton Biocapital was founded in 2017 to build a life sciences venture capital fund focused on synergies between Belgium and Japan. Deloitte Belgium: A trusted transformation partner for Japanese companies PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Wim Eynatten is a Tax Partner and leads Deloitte’s Japanese Business Taxation Europe (JBTE) team and the Japanese Desk in Belgium. Deloitte Belgium: A trusted transformation partner for Japanese companies Building an international corridor for life sciences innovation Strengthening ties through logistics From Antwerp to the world: The legacy of Grunberger Diamonds FEATURED

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