Dylan Carter

1 week ago | brusselstimes.com | Dylan Carter

Despite a growing global demand for cybersecurity expertise, with 97 people falling victim to cybercrimes every minute globally, women are still significantly underrepresented in the cybersecurity field. There is a huge demand for employees: over 800,000 new trained cybersecurity professionals are needed in Europe alone and there is a global shortage of nearly five million cybersecurity workers.

1 week ago | brusselstimes.com | Dylan Carter

Suspended 50 metres above the ground, diners will soon enjoy fine-dining above the Waterloo battlefield. For nearly 20 years, 'Dinner in the Sky', a concept co-created by Brussels resident David Ghysels, has brought dining to new heights, both in Belgium and across the globe. From a simple marketing concept, Ghysels' Brussels-based company has quickly grown to become a hotly attended dining experience, represented in over 60 countries globally.

2 weeks ago | brusselstimes.com | Dylan Carter

In an era of growing geopolitical tensions, and cyber risks, Belgium’s Centre for Cybersecurity (CCB) is increasingly at the forefront of efforts to protect Belgian citizens and businesses from cyber attacks. Director General Miguel De Bruycker and Phedra Clouner, deputy director general of the CCB, lead the centre’s efforts to protect citizens, organisations and their information from increasingly complex cyber threats.

3 weeks ago | brusselstimes.com | Dylan Carter

On the back of a fruitful state visit of Belgium to Vietnam, Belgian tourists will soon no longer need a visa for short stays in Vietnam, a move expected to boost tourism and business ties between the two nations. Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh officially made the commitment to relax visa requirements for Belgian citizens following a meeting with King Philippe, Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot announced on Wednesday.

4 weeks ago | brusselstimes.com | Dylan Carter

Thursday, US President Donald Trump announced that from 3 April new import tariffs of 25% on cars and their parts coming into the US from across the world. The move comes as part of Trump's push to promote American-made goods and force global producers to move their production to America, in the hope that the US can revive its once-dominant automotive sector. While Trump claims the plans will promote “tremendous growth”, create jobs and boost investments, the global economy has reacted negatively.