EconomyBelgium
Belgium Loses 9,270 Construction Firms in Six Months
Nearly 9,300 Belgian construction companies ceased trading in H1 2026, a net loss of 1,725 firms, as Embuild urges a VAT cut to boost housing.
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PoliticsChina
CSCEC Deputy GM Chen Yong Under Investigation
CSCEC Deputy GM Chen Yong investigated for suspected violations in China's latest SOE anti-corruption action.
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Local News
Gold Treasure Worth €9M Found by Student Worker in Belgium
An 18-year-old student worker and colleagues found a €9 million gold hoard hidden in a wall in Dendermonde, Belgium. Ownership remains under investigation.
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TechnologyEconomy
Labor Shortage Chokes AI Data Center Construction
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SocietyWeather
Anderlecht Tenants Trapped in Heat During Renovation
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PoliticsEconomy
Obama Center Subcontractor Shuts Down, Lays Off 25 Workers
A subcontractor on the Obama Presidential Center laid off 25 workers amid a $4M payment dispute, raising questions about project finances.
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EconomyPolitics
Record €7.3M Energy Fines for Builders: How to Avoid Them
Flemish authorities issued a record €7.3 million in EPB energy fines in 2025. Learn why fines are soaring and how builders can avoid costly penalties.
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