Construction labour cost and availability have become the primary concerns for real estate developers in Central Europe, according to a new survey by Deloitte. This shift sees it surpassing project financing, which has been the dominant issue in recent years.
AI agent usage is rising, with 25% of organizations using Gen AI expected to deploy it by 2025, increasing to 50% by 2027.
Companies that received the certification are Agexim Transport & Logistics, Christian'76 Tour, Compexit Grup, IRUM, Perla Harghitei and Temad Co.
The study shows that data-related issues have caused 55% of the organizations to avoid certain Generative AI use cases.
Amid higher prices expectations, buyers remain wary, and many intend to cut back on gifts for themselves or to switch to lower-priced brands.
Seven out of ten companies in Romania expect an increase in impact of circular economy regulations from moderate to high and very high in the next five years.
Another important aspect for the organizations' success identified by the study is reimagining the work, workplace, and workforce in line with technology developments (67%).
Nearly 60% of respondents see the potential of e-invoicing and digital reporting for trade to simplify compliance.
Romania has a considerably higher rate of young people who make plans for their future (96%), among which 54% have well defined plans, compared to 40%, the European average.
IRIDE is the first and one of the largest business parks in Bucharest, located in the Pipera area.
The use of AI leads to increase in sales productivity and customer satisfaction and to decrease in marketing overhead costs.
The transaction has an estimated value of approximately €27 million and was recently signed.
Back-to-school spending is likely to remain unchanged this year, as 73% of parents are concerned about rising prices for everyday purchases.
The Confidence Index, which is typically linked to economic expectations, has climbed for a fourth consecutive semester to 118, from 58, in June 2022
The average price of new homes in Romania amounted to €1,504 per sqm in 2023, which was the third lowest price in Europe, behind Bosnia and Herzegovina and Greece, according to a Deloitte report.
Households' average monthly spending on streaming video on demand (SVOD) platforms has increased by almost 30% compared to last year, from $48 to $61.
EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) imposes new reporting requirements for which CFOs are generally appointed responsible.
The study shows that the share of women who feel burned out has fallen to a quarter, compared with more than a third in 2023 and nearly half in 2022.
Although significant strides have been made in recent years, international relevant bodies estimate that between $800 billion and 2 trillion are laundered globally every year.
The transaction was signed in April 2023 and concluded in April 2024, following approvals received from the Competition Council.
Private equity fund MidEuropa has agreed to sell private healthcare chain Regina Maria to Mehiläinen Group, the largest private healthcare provider in Finland backed by investment fund CVC.
Romania's insurance market saw a total volume of gross written premiums of RON 23.4 billion (€4.7 billion) during 2024, up 11% compared to the previous year, according to a report by the Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF).
Romania's informal economy represents about one eighth of its GDP, according to an EY report.
Low-cost airline Wizz Air has opened a new base at Bucharest Băneasa Airport, offering flights to seven destinations including Naples, London, and Budapest.
Public food service company Sphera Franchise Group has earmarked approximately RON 100 million (around €20 million) for investments in 2025.