Moderate growth of activity in manufacturing industry and retail trade Relative stability in the number of employees in manufacturing, construction and services Price growth in construction and retail trade Manufacturing According to the business tendency survey of September 2023, managers from the manufacturing industry forecast a moderate increase of the production volume for the next three months (balance +6%). Regarding the number of employees, a relative stability is estimated, the balance being -1%. For the prices of industrial products, a moderate growth is forecasted for the next three months (balance +15%). Construction According to September 2023 estimations, there will be a relative stability in the production volume of the construction activity for the next three months (balance -3%). Managers forecast a relative stability in the number of employees (balance -2%). As to the prices of construction works, a growth is forecasted (balance +27%). Retail trade In the retail trade sector, managers estimated a moderate growth in the economic activity for the next three months (balance +13%). The volume of orders placed by the trade units to the suppliers of goods will register a growth (balance +16%). Employers forecast a moderate growth in the number of employees for the next three months (balance +11%). Managers of trade companies estimate a growth of the retail prices (balance +36%). Services According to September 2023 estimations, the demand for services (turnover) will register a relative stability for the next three months (balance +3%). A relative stability is estimated for the number of employees (balance -1%). According to the managers, the selling or invoice prices of services will register a moderate growth (balance +8%).
EuPlătesc.ro, one of Romania’s leading payment processors, has added Visa’s Click to Pay solution to its portfolio, offering retailers a modern, secure, and efficient online payment method. According to Visa estimates, this solution has the potential to increase online revenue for European retailers by up to 30%. Through this integration, EuPlătesc strengthens its mission to […]
In a decisive step toward digital inclusion and in alignment with the European Accessibility Act, ASSIST Software and Ștefan cel Mare University of Suceava (USV) have officially launched A(I)BILITIES, a groundbreaking AI project designed to create adaptive, personalized user experiences for people with disabilities. The initiative is powered by generative AI technologies and aims to […]
Diana Buzoianu, Romania’s new environment minister, announced on Wednesday, July 16, that “Rabla,” the government-sponsored scrappage scheme aiming to replace older, polluting cars with newer models, will be resumed with a RON 200 million budget. The minister made the announcement on her Facebook page, highlighting the budgetary difficulties facing the Romanian executive at the moment. […]
Around 88% of Romanians declare they love their country and are proud of it, but only half believe it offers a good future for their children and future generations, according to an INSCOP Research survey. Around 75% of Romanians completely agree with the statement “I love Romania and I am proud of my country,” while […]
Maramureș International Airport in northern Romania has submitted a funding request for the implementation of a renewable energy project aimed at constructing a 2.5 MW photovoltaic park and an integrated battery storage system. The application was officially filed on July 14, according to the official announcement. The investment will cover the airport’s full electricity needs […]
Romania will face some of the most severe economic consequences of heatwaves in Europe, with projected losses expected to exceed -2.5% of GDP by 2055–2064 due to lowered labor productivity, according to research published in Nature Communications and quoted by Euronews. ...
