A KPMG report forecasts global GDP growth of 2.2% in 2024 – down from 2.6% in 2023, with a return to 2.6% growth anticipated in 2025.
Romania's IT industry shows moderate optimism for 2024 considering that 2023 ended below initial expectations, as per data from the 2024 Sentiment Survey conducted by the Romanian Employers Association in the Software Industry (ANIS).
Bucharest’s 4-star hotel Capital Plaza, owned by four Romanian entrepreneurs, ended 2023 with turnover worth almost EUR3 million, from EUR2.5 million in 2022, and expects a 5-7% increase this year, according to its officials.
DIY retailer MAM Bricolaj of Bucharest plans to focus more on online sales in 2024, as well as on one of its physical stores, whose performance is weaker.
Mirdatod Prod, which owns Telemea de Ibanesti brand, ended 2023 with 10% higher turnover from 2022, when it posted EUR112 million turnover. For 2024, the company’s officials have budgeted a similar advance and earmarked a retooling investment budget.
Door and window manufacturer Casa Noastra of Dolj county ended 2022 with EUR130 million, down 9% from 2022, with the level representing just sales in Romania.