Economy | 20 March, 2024 at 6:19 PM
Analysis: Retail, main engine for economy, shows signs of failure
Without measures to support consumption, Romania risks losing its most important engine of economic growth.
Without measures to support consumption, Romania risks losing its most important engine of economic growth.
Business has its eyes firmly set on a positive future, and leaders are looking to expand and grow with confidence.
Romanian companies anticipate improvement of macroeconomic indicators such as GDP, inflation and unemployment, but still adopt a prudent approach as uncertainty remains high.
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.