Economy | 15 May, 2025 at 8:10 AM
FDI in Romania falls sharply in Q1 2025
Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) in Romania decreased to €1.67 billion in Q1 2025, down over 32% versus the same period last year.
Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) in Romania decreased to €1.67 billion in Q1 2025, down over 32% versus the same period last year.
FDI into Romania saw a decline in January 2025, totalling €543 million, down from €1,148 million in the same month last year.
foreign direct investments in construction and real estate transactions have more than tripled in absolute value, increasing by €14.4 billion euros during the 2013 - 2023 period.
The non-performing loan (NPL) rate in the Romanian banking sector reached 2.81% at the end of June 2025, up from 2.53% in March 2025, also up from the 2.49% rate.
The Bacău International Airport has announced plans to build its first-ever photovoltaic park, an investment worth over RON 25 million (€5 million).
ArcelorMittal has announced the indefinite suspension of production at its steel factory, with operations set to halt from September 5.
Bittnet Systems has announced that its subsidiary, Dendrio Solutions, has signed a significant framework agreement with a public sector client.
ING Bank Romania has reported significant growth in H1 2025, with assets increasing by 11% to reach RON 79 billion (€15.8 billion) versus the same period of last year.