Energy market still needs efficiency drive
Romania has employed good strategies in the energy sector over the years, but investments are needed to make the domestic market competitive and efficient, argues Corina Mica.
Under the spotlight
Romania is at the centre of a deluge of French culture and investment in the year of Francophony, as Ambassador of France to Romania Herve Bolot talks to Ana-Maria Smadeanu about education, ‘les affaires’ and President Chirac’s visit
Still waiting in the wings
As the USA celebrates 4 July, its big bucks are waiting to see results from Romania’s new laws on corruption and justice before choosing to make the Balkan country the next Poland, as John Rodgers, economic counsellor at the US Embassy talks to Michael Bird.
Seeking confident partners
Confidence is what Romania needs, argues Jean-Claude Richard, Ambassador of Switzerland to Romania, as he talks to Ana-Maria Smadeanu.
Steady as it grows
Construction, energy and manufacture are areas where Canada is investing in Romania. On the eve of Canada Day, ‘The Diplomat’ talks to embassy officials and leading businesses about the local opportunities for the North American state.