The links on this page point to Belgian government ministries and agencies, business journals and other sources of information. Readers may also wish to consult the Library of Congress' Business Reference Services site, a useful starting point for conducting research in all major business subjects, including industry information, commerce, statistics, banking, insurance, economics, finance, investment, and marketing. See also the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund for economic and other information concerning Belgium and other countries of the world.
AmCham Belgium. American Chamber of Commerce
in Belgium (http://www.amcham.be)
Amcham Belgium serves the interests of its approximately 900 corporate European and American members. Links include information about membership, services, companies, media, events, publications, related links, and more
Belgian-American Chamber of Commerce in The
United States (http://www.belcham.org)
Private initiative to strengthen business relationships between U.S. and Belgium and promote trade and commerce between the two countries. Links to events, information center and resources, and visa program for Belgian students seeking to earn a U.S. graduate degree in management, business, commerce, and finance.
Belgische
Kamers van Koophandel (http://www.cci.be)
Belgian Chambers of Commerce and Industry. Links to news and information, chamber network, services, partners and links, e-business, and more. In Dutch, French, and English.
Brussels Stock Exchange (http://www.euronext.com)
In Dutch, French, and English.
Currencies
of the World (http://fx.sauder.ubc.ca/currency_table.html)
The currency, symbol or abbreviation, subdivision, and other information for each currency of the world. From the University of British Columbia.
FOD Economie, KMO, Middenstand en Energie (http://mineco.fgov.be)
Federal Public Service Economy, SMEs, Self-employed and Energy. Information on the Belgian economy, small-to-medium enterprises, energy, consumer protection, market regulation, foreign investment in Belgium, and more. In Dutch and French, some German and English.
Federale Overheidsdienst Financien (http://minfin.fgov.be)
Federal Public Service Ministry of Finance. Links to information about the ministry and its organization, publications, FAQ, related links, and more. In Dutch, French, and German.
FXHistory. Historical Currency
Exchange Rates (http://www.oanda.com/convert/fxhistory)
Converts currencies from January 1, 1990, to the present. Maintained by Oanda.com, "the currency site."
Nationale Bank van
Belge (http://www.nbb.be/pub/Home.htm?l=en&t=ho)
National Bank of Belgium. Information on its mission and structure, products and services, press releases, legislation, Belgian currency, balance of payments, statistics, glossary, FAQs, publications, annual reports, and more. In Dutch and French, some English and German.
U.S. Census Bureau. Foreign
Trade Statistics (http://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/www/)
Provides several years of statistics on U.S. trade with foreign countries, including balance of payments and products traded. Search on Belgium as well as by topic.
U.S. Department
of Commerce. Government Export Portal. Market Research (http://www.export.gov/mrktresearch/index.asp)
Includes links to country and industry market reports, country information, trade agreements, and trade statistics. Searchable.
U.S. Department of Commerce.
U.S. Commercial Service. Export.gov. Country Commercial Guide: Belgium
(http://www.buyusainfo.net/docs/x_3265170.pdf)
Annual report includes chapters on doing business in Belgium, the political and economic environment, investment climate, trade regulations and standards, and more.
World
Bank. Belgium (http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/COUNTRIES/WBEUROPEEXTN/BELGIUM)
Includes information on the World Bank and Belgium, data and statistics, development policy in Belgium, news and events, publications, FAQs, and more.
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