Stress , hypertension, junk food , smoking, a sedentary lifestyle .... All factors that have placed cardiovascular disease as the leading cause of death worldwide . Finding preventive and curative solutions is the specialty of the Walloon company Cardio3 at the forefront of cell therapy.
Ice-Watch, the globetrotter
Ice-Watch is a success story that has built a solid reputation in the timepiece sector, with a whole concept created by Jean -Pierre Lutgen . Welcome to the intricacies of marketing which you will discover in all its true colours.
The mycologist's catalogue
The mycological herbarium of Singapore is a jewel in the national scientific crown. In this historic place, it is necessary to identify, classify and label each sample with the utmost precision . A mission entrusted to Vincent Demoulin who has become an international expert.
Mithra : " Women's health "
This is the story of a success story: François Fornieri embarks on the development of the first generic contraceptive pill which is cheaper and more accessible, and founds his company. This is the starting point of a long scientific and economic adventure which, today, is all about the health of women throughout their lives - about contraception , fertility , the menopause and cancer .
Beermania
Since Thierry has been the owner of "Beermania " the establishment has become the temple of Belgian beer in Beijing. A trendy decor, punctuated with a few nostalgic touches , a fragrance of home, and an impressive menu : Quality Belgian chocolate and beer for the Chinese to enjoy.
The Magritte Museum
It took several years of reflection and a year of work to design and build the space that today houses the largest collection of works by Magritte in the world. A museum dedicated entirely to him and attached to Belgium's Royal Museums of Fine Arts... 2500 m2 of exhibition space for 200 extraordinary works .
This is not Magritte
Populated by mannequins and men in bowlers , the work of Rene Magritte is deceptively realistic - manipulating mystery, poetry and the absurd. This artist's work is as vast as it is difficult to grasp. Famous for his sleight of hand which baffles the eye and the human imagination , René Magritte is almost a magician ...
What's up Doc ?
Blurred vision , chest pain, or the common cold. Regardless of the symptoms , in Vietnam, the hospital is the starting point on the path to healing. For Dr. Giet, and his team, the best alternative to congested hospitals is rehabilitating old health care units on the outskirts of cities.
It belongs in a museum !
The cult of the object, symbolic of Vietnam seems now to open up to a whole new approach to the past and the revelation of a separate culture, independent of many centuries of Chinese domination . In the bowels of the land, the Vietnamese rediscover their history.
Pangasus for all!
More than anywhere else, aquaculture in Vietnam has experienced a meteoric rise. Fish production is growing by more than 20 % annually. At the heart of this intensive production, pangasius : a cheap fish , boneless and with a fairly neutral taste is now appearing on European fishmongers' displays . Professor Patrick Kestemont paves the way for sustainable aquaculture.
The 3 Amigos
Three friends, all from Wallonia , Belgium had a common goal : to open a Belgian restaurant in the Chilean capital, Santiago. Mussels and chips, charcuterie and traditional stews, make up their menu which excites curiosity among the natives and conjures up fond memories for homesick expatriates !
Bernadette's recipe
With a degree in Roman philology , Bernadette Pacques is, first and foremost, a woman of letters… and words . Words to make you laugh, words to persuade you, she juggles meanings to create argument ... Between Visé and Beijing , we present a portrait of a woman who manages the work/life balance particularly well.
The clarinet lesson
It's been over 14 years since Marcel Luxen took his place among the oboes and bassoons of the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra . A vibrant encounter with an unusual musician .
Merry Christmas ! All year round...
16 years ago, Thierry Lewalle, a sales engineer by training, created his own company specializing in Christmas lighting . It designs and distributes these festive decorations throughout the year. In this niche market in China we go behind the scenes of the world of Christmas.
Greenwatt: "New generation bio-energy"
The issue of energy independence is a concern for most countries, including Chile which is still very dependent on the United States. In search of sustainable solutions, they are looking at a Belgian company that has found a way of transforming a local cactus into methane. It's an environment-friendly alternative that does not compete with food.
Of Stars and Men
In the Atacama Desert in northern Chile, we find the "Very Large Telescope " flagship installation for European astronomy at the dawn of the third millennium. This observatory at the highest level is, in part, the work of a Walloon company, Amos, that seized a unique opportunity to join the big boys' league.
Chocolate Show
Its mere mention puts our senses in turmoil and awakens our appetite. Chocolate is a sinful pleasure we all love. But what if the cocoa bean was one of the key ingredients of modern cosmetology ? Marie Christine Degrève reveals the secrets of beauty chocolate.
Top of the choco pops
Chocolate was considered by the Aztecs as the nectar of the gods. It seduced the courts of Spain , France then the rest of Europe and today, the world . Among its most fervent followers, Barbara Delsaux has launched a new concept : a chocolate version of " chupa chups " to melt in hot milk . But how has it become a ball on a stick? It was born in Switzerland , created by a Belgian , bringing together two countries with a long chocolate tradition .
Journaliste : Isabelle Petit Dufrenoy - Caméraman : Benoît Bertuzzo - Monteur: Léon Gaspari
Secteur d'activité : l'alimentation animale
Site internet : www.dumoulin.eu
40 % of the world 's biodiversity is in Amazonia. Nature there is a field of exploration without limits that Herve Rogez , Professor at the Federal University of the State of Para, has endeavored to study. But the challenge - more than merely scientific - is to link the life sciences to social and economic development.
Caméraman : Patrick Leidgens - Journaliste : Isabelle Petit Dufrenoy - Monteur: Léon Gaspari
Stylist Céline Pinkers
Céline creates upscale lingerie which is unrestricted by the codes imposed by the ready-to-wear sector. It is inspired by the woman of the Roaring Twenties, when the female body was freed from past shackles; a time when noble, fluid and light materials prevailed . Her unique universe, between nostalgia and the avant-garde, far exceeds that of regular fashion !
Journaliste : Isabelle Petit Dufrenoy - Caméraman : Patrick Leidgens - Monteur: Léon Gaspari
It happened far away from here!
Marc Jonet is a master in the art of movie magic . The professor teaches his visual effects techniques at Ngee Ann Polytechnic in Singapore. New technologies, innovation and creativity are on the curriculum. A portrait of an unusual educator.
Journaliste : Julie Dessart - Caméraman : Patrick Leidgens - Monteur: Léon Gaspari
The greedy virtues
Today it is possible to go for a gourmet blowout while still looking after your health and keeping to the basic tenets of nutrition. In Brussels and New York there's the " Red Tomato " restaurant. A concept that has the wind in its sails and is transforming the fast food landscape!
Journaliste : Isabelle Petit Dufrenoy - Caméraman : Patrick Leidgens - Monteur: Léon Gaspari
In the footsteps of Belgian Glass
After years of decline, Val Saint Lambert crystal is getting its second wind. In India the Onclin family walks in the footsteps of a newfound fame. From its origins to its future - for Walloon crystal, its all about exports ...
Journaliste : Julie Dessart - Caméraman : Patrick Leidgens - Monteur: Léon Gaspari
Builders of the new China
Nicolas Godelet is an urban architect in Beijing. Between tradition and modernity, each project creates a landscape for humans. It represents the place where it is born, the essence of its cultural foundations and the expression of its environment.
Journaliste : Julie Dessart - Caméraman : Benjamin De Keyser - Monteur: Léon Gaspari
Blue gold in Congo
Claude Lombart of the Altech company takes us to visit the fishing villages that line the banks of the Congo River. His struggle? Water quality . How to combine technology and simplicity in a country where only 25% of the population has access to drinking water.
Journaliste : Julie Dessart - Caméraman : Xavier Istasse - Monteur: Léon Gaspari
Film promotionnel : Une Exposition internationale à Liège en 2017 est une superbe occasion de mettre en valeur les points forts et success stories belges sur les plans économique, scientifique et culturel, de positionner positivement la Belgique, ses Régions et Communautés à l'international, de symboliser la réussite de la mutation industrielle et urbaine de la région liégeoise.
Secteur d'activité : Société Belge d'Investissement International
Site internet : http://www.bmi-sbi.be/fr/