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Belgian Shops Can Now Open 7 Days a Week as Closing Day Ends
Belgium abolishes mandatory weekly closing day for retailers, allowing shops to open 7 days a week until 21:00. Small independents voice concerns.
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Business
Maredsous Abbey Diversifies: Gin, Festivals, New Future
Maredsous Abbey diversifies beyond cheese and beer into gin, whisky, and festivals to secure its financial future and fund basilica renovation.
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Business
Trump Media Scraps Ventures, Sells Fast Access to Posts
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BusinessChina
China Shuffles External Directors at 9 State-Owned Giants
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Business & Economy
Belgian Retail Stores Can Open 7 Days a Week from Aug 13
Belgian retail stores can now open 7 days a week from August 13. New law removes mandatory closing day and extends hours to 21h00.
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EconomyPolicy
Belgium to Charge Firms for Consumer Complaints
Belgian firms pay EUR 250-500 per consumer complaint to the Ombudsman starting Jan 2027. New rules phase out subsidies, saving the state EUR 550K yearly.
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Nearly 4,000 Foreign Firms Boost Investment in China
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BusinessDiplomacy
22nd ASEAN Chinese Business Summit Opens in Kunming
The 22nd ASEAN Chinese Business Summit opens in Kunming, bringing together 300 leaders from 45 countries to strengthen China-ASEAN economic ties.
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