The Bucharest Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding with CCIA Tripoli, in the presence of members of the Libyan delegation and representatives of Romanian companies interested in the respective market, informs a press release sent on Thursday."The event took place on the sidelines of a visit to Romania on May 25-27 of a delegation led by Farag Darbil Amer, President of the Tripoli Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (CCIA Tripoli), and was honored by the presence of the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary. of the State of Libya in Romania, His Excellency Abdulmuli Monem, and of the Head of the Chancellery of the Embassy, the coordinator of the economic, commercial and cultural sectors, Mohamed L. A. Shebani," mentions the press release.The President of the Bucharest Chamber, Iuliu Stocklosa, gave a brief presentation of the economic potential of the Capital, a city that concentrates almost a quarter of the companies registered in our country, 18% of exports and 31% of imports. He spoke about the activity and services of CCIB, with an emphasis on those dedicated to the promotion of the Romanian offer abroad, but also of the business and investment opportunities offered by various markets, among the business community.The president of CCIA Tripoli, Farag Darbil Amer, underlined the special interest for the development of the cooperation relations with Romanian companies, both in the commercial field and on various large investment projects."The president of CCIA Tripoli has expressed his full openness to provide information of interest about the opportunities offered by his country, but also to offer support to Romanian companies wishing to work with partners in Libya," the release said.In the second part of the event, the representatives of the Romanian companies presented their activity and entered into a dialogue with the members of the Libyan delegation. Thus, there was interest in cooperation in: agri-food processing industry (bakery, pastry, miscellaneous food, sunflower), energy, including from renewable sources, transport infrastructure, software, consulting, industrial automation, construction and materials construction, tourism.
East Grain Group and Poultry Investment SA have acquired the 45% stake previously held by UBM Group in UBM Feed Romania, thus becoming equal shareholders in one of Romania's largest feed producers, which will now operate under the brand Protena. East Grain is controlled by Czech agri-food group Agrofert, one of the largest agribusiness groups […]
The Foreign Investors Council (FIC) has appointed Ruxandra Băndilă as its executive director. Băndilă will coordinate FIC's activity and "will contribute to strengthening the dialogue with authorities, consolidating the organization's positioning as a reliable partner in promoting a stable and predictable business environment, as well as supporting Romania's becoming a competitive and attractive destination for […]
Romania’s European projects and investments minister, Dragoș Pîslaru, announced that he will notify the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) regarding the purchase of electric minibuses for students with EU funds. The minister said that “multiple dysfunctions” were noted in how the EU funds were used in the project. Aside from notifying the EPPO, the minister […]
Only about 44% of employees in Romania say they have used AI in the past year, while the average usage rate in the 48 countries included in the report was 57%, according to the PwC Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey 2025 report. India and Vietnam are at the top, with 84%, followed by China (78%). […]
A new four-star hotel is set to rise next to Bucharest’s Henri Coandă International Airport, following a EUR 45.5 million investment announced by real estate developer D. GROUP. The Wyndham Garden Bucharest Airport Hotel, scheduled to open in July 2027, will introduce the Wyndham Garden brand to Romania for the first time. Located 150 metres […]
Romania ranks 3rd in a European heatwave vulnerability ranking and will experience 3 heatwave events annually, lasting 17 cumulative days with average temperatures of 36.82°C, placing it ahead of all Mediterranean countries, according to new research from climate system experts at Reinders Corporation. The study analysed climate modelling data, heatwave frequency, and average temperatures across […]
