In the last couple of special editions on the occasion of Spain’s National Day, I have been writing about the Spanish economy’s recovery and each year the outlook is better than that of the previous one. Actually, Spain’s GDP grew by 3.1% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2015, with a growing trend (2.7% in […]
The fifth edition of The Economist Romanian Business & Investment Roundtable bought a dynamic discussions on Romania’s evolving economic landscape. Amid intensifying global competition and emerging protectionist trends, speakers highlighted that globalization is not in decline but undergoing transformation. While great power rivalries reshape market conditions, Romania remains well-positioned to adapt and thrive by strengthening […]
Bela Fleck, Meshell Ndegeocello, and Adi Oasis are among the artists set to perform at this year's edition of JAZZx, the jazz festival held in Timișoara, in western Romania. They add to the first announced names, namely Jacob Banks, The Philharmonik, New Fossils, and Zaharenco. The event, at its 13th edition this year, will take […]
The number of investors in mutual funds is approaching one million, and that the value of the mutual funds' net assets increased by 30% y/y to RON 24.44 billion at the end of last year, speakers attending a Bucharest debate on the topic explained. The net inflows maintained their upward path in the fourth quarter […]
Romanian member of the European Parliament Victor Negrescu, S&D, said that Romania benefits from a strong IT sector, making it the “digital tiger of Europe.” The statement was made at the Romanian Digital Day event, which Negrescu organized within the European Parliament. The event aimed at promoting the potential of Romania’s digital sector at the […]
Lender Banca Comercială Română (BCR), part of the Austrian Erste Bank Group, will use an EV modular truck to offer banking services in Romania's rural and small urban communities. The initiative, dubbed a "100% electric mobile bank," adds to the bank's first mobile unit, which went into use in October 2022. It is part of […]
Marius Costin took over as CEO of payment services provider Netopia Group starting March 14, while Niculae Vasile has been appointed the group's CTO, the company announced. Co-founder Felix Crisan had previously held both roles. Marius Costin, who was previously the CEO of PayU Romania and the CEE CEO of Mokka, will work "to strengthen […]
