The franchise market in Romania is booming, and this is evidenced by the approximately 400 concepts that are currently open to development. In addition to well-known brands, both internationally and locally, such as Pizza Hut, Subway, or Paul, there are some companies that are currently exploring our market, in search of investors to further the success of the brands that they created....more »

Several large-scale companies will relocate their operations in Romania by the end of this year, attracted by the benefits they find here, such as economic growth, wage levels and the potential of the domestic market, said Ilan Laufer, the Minister for the Business, Trade and Entrepreneurship Environment, at a conference on SME development....more »

Wienerberger has reached an agreement with ADM Capital to acquire 98.3% of the brick maker Brikston Construction Solutions SA (Brikston). By planning this acquisition, Wienerberger takes another step forward and extends its activity in Romania on the brick segment. ...more »

The European Commission approved EUR 251.8 million in investments in six major infrastructure projects for the extension of Bucharest's 5th metro line....more »

Globalworth Real Estate Investments Ltd., one of the leaders of the office building market in Romania, announces the expansion of its business in Poland after the company has entered into a conditional investment agreement for the acquisition of at least 50.01% and at most 67.9% of the share capital issued by Griffin Premium RE.. NV (GPRE), an investor operating on the Polish real estate market....more »

The net inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI) reached 4.51 billion euros in 2016, 1.05 billion euros more than in 2015 (+30,3%), when it reached 3.46 billion euros...more »

Waters Corporation, a US based specialty measurement company operating directly in 31 countries, officially opened its new Romanian Software Development Center in Brasov....more »

Chinese group WH Group the owner of Smithfield Foods announced the acquisition of two Romanian meat processing companies, Elit and Vericom. WH Group Ltd is the world's largest pig breeding and processing company, ina strong expansion of its operations on the European market. The transaction must be approved by regulatory authorities, the Chinese group informed....more »

Rom Waste Solutions, one of the most important companies in the field of municipal waste management and recycling in Romania, invested EUR 3 million in the refurbishment of the municipal waste sorting station in Dragomiresti Vale. Rom Waste Solutions processes about 500 tons of waste per day, over one third of municipal waste generated in Bucharest....more »

Aenova Group, one of the world's leading pharmaceutical and healthcare companies, is significantly expanding its production capacity of soft gelatin capsules. The company invests about 14 million euros in the expansion of the factory located in Cornu, creating up to 100 new jobs....more »