AI-powered scientific discovery, carbon-capturing microbes, elastocalorics are among the 10 listed technologies.
This positive evolution is due to favorable economic factors, such as decreased energy prices and a strong labor market.
Massive investments, and hence long-term finance, are needed to decarbonise the electricity sector in Central, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe and improve energy efficiency.
This aligns with the slow growth level recorded by the MerchantPro Compass indicator in the number of transactions also in 2023 compared to the previous year (+5.5%).
More than half of workers (54%) around the world identify increasing work stress as their top concern, according to the Deloitte 2024 Global Human Capital Trends report.
After steady improvement in terms of social progress over more than a decade, the global quality of life and wellbeing stagnated in 2023.
In IT and energy are the top salaries. Manufacturing is at the extremes: it records the lowest wages, but also among the highest.
Romania's economy has performed well in recent years, driving living standards higher and supporting convergence with OECD countries.
In 2020, 63% of paper and card was recycled in Romania, compared to a European average of 82%
Construction and real estate sectors are among the most cyclical sectors. Sensitive to changes in the labour market, prices and the interest rate, they are currently under strain.
The wholesale trade sector experienced an overall decline in H1 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.
Delivery platform Bolt Food and financial infrastructure supplier finmid have launched a new financing program for thousands of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs).
While businesses are increasing their investment in Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) initiatives, many are failing to integrate them into their long-term strategies.
Croissant manufacturer Derpan, part of the Golden Foods Snacks group, has successfully completed a private placement of corporate bonds.
Romania has successfully completed its second renewable energy auction under the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme, awarding 2,751 MW of capacity and surpassing.