Romanian employees are among the least likely to use artificial intelligence at work, with only 44% reporting AI usage in the past year compared to a global average of 57%, according to a PwC survey.
The EY Entrepreneurship Barometer reveals that 60% of Romanian entrepreneurs plan to invest in innovation, even as 63% consider the business environment unfavourable.
AI boom could further threaten 2050 decarbonization commitments unless used responsibly and scaled to its full potential as a lever of achieving net zero.
The World Bank revised down Romania's 2026 growth forecast to 1.3%, compared to the 1.9% predicted in June 2025 and 2.6% estimated in January 2025.
Banks in Central Eastern South-Eastern Europe report improving trends, with credit demand remaining robust, particularly from companies, while banks anticipate improvement in credit supply following a period of contraction.
Agroland Business System has completed the acquisition of Avirom, a Romanian company specialising in day-old chick and duckling production.
Enery has started construction of the Ogrezeni hybrid renewable energy project in Giurgiu County, Romania.
Romania's inflation remained at 9.7% at the end of 2025, with mixed pressures across different spending categories in December.