European defence industry to reach €381 billion in 2025: historic growth and new perspectives for Romanian investors
Europe’s defence and aerospace sector is entering one of the most dynamic phases in its modern history. After decades of underfunding and technological dependence, the continent is undergoing a strategic transformation marked by accelerated budget increases and rising private investment. According to an analysis by Freedom24, the European investment platform connecting Romanian investors to international […]
Short-term profit vs. sustainable future: Tariq Fancy warns in Bucharest about the risks of a short-sighted economy
In Bucharest, former BlackRock Chief Investment Officer for Sustainable Investing and Stanford University professor Tariq Fancy emphasized the urgent need for a paradigm shift in how leaders and institutions approach sustainability. Speaking at an event organized by the Embassy of Sustainability in Romania, Fancy argued that the real divide in modern society is no longer […]
Global Transport Industry: Between Geopolitical Pressure and the Sustainability Race
Transport – essential for international trade, everyday mobility, and the functioning of modern economies – is undergoing a period of profound transformation. Under the impact of geopolitical tensions, increasingly strict environmental regulations, and technological disruption, the sector is being forced to reinvent itself. The latest Allianz Trade analysis classifies the global transport industry as having […]
REDcert²: a Strategic Lever in the Chemical Industry – BASF case study
The chemical industry is at a pivotal moment. Global demand for plastics and advanced materials continues to rise, driven by sectors such as automotive, construction, consumer goods, and industrial manufacturing. Yet, alongside this growth, the industry faces unprecedented scrutiny over its environmental footprint. The European Union’s Green Deal, the Circular Economy Action Plan, and evolving […]
Streak of all-time highs for the capital market in Romania after the Hidroelectrica IPO and crossing the threshold of 150,000 investors at BVB
The capital market in Romania is going through one of the best periods in history and has recorded a streak of successive all-time highs in July and in the first 7 months of this year. The offer of Hidroelectrica (H2O), a leader in electricity production and the main provider of technological services needed in the […]
Do I need a coach?
Foto: Jirsak/ depositphotos.com “Everyone needs a coach.” These are the words Bill Gates chose to open one of his TED Talks with impact. Interestingly, most high performers, especially in sports, have a coach, isn’t a CEO a high performer too? According to a Stanford University coaching survey, nearly two-thirds of CEOs do not receive external […]
On the sunny side of things
Foto: Johnsey/ depositphotos.com There aren’t many significant success stories in Romania at the moment, but the current edition of the Green House program, through which the state subsidizes the installation of solar panels in people’s households, has at least the potential to be one of them. And even if it has been partly overshadowed by […]
Timeline of a confirmation
Listed in chronological order, the takeover of Dacia by Groupe Renault and the arrival of Ford in Romania through the takeover of the Craiova plant are, in my opinion, among the best things that have happened in this country since the 1989 revolution. Dacia is already the strongest link in the Renault group, but Craiova […]
AI versus vocational education
Foto: FotoArtist/ depositphotos.com Although relatively new to the consumer market, artificial intelligence is already disrupting society. Large language models (LLMs) are evolving at a speed that worries even those controlling them. But while doomsday scenarios are still to come true, LLMs are already having a palpable influence on the occupational world. Recently, the Washington Post […]
Romania, Germany and Republic of Moldova, in an increasingly strong economic and political partnership
Investories AHK Sebastian Metz, Andreas Lier, Adriana Stanescu, Dorin Recean, Stefan Radu Oprea, Dumitru Alaiba, Rares Burlacu High-level business and political representatives from the three countries expressed interest in closer cooperation in areas such as energy, digitalisation, R&D and agriculture, which are considered priorities in the current geopolitical context. More than 250 participants from Romania, […]



