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Trade between Bulgaria and Vietnam increased by 15% in the first half of 2025, reaching nearly USD 145 million Opportunities for enhancing bilateral economic relations and encouraging partnerships between Bulgarian and Vietnamese companies were discussed by Minister of Economy and Industry Peter Dilov and Nguyen Hong Dien, Minister of Industry and Trade of the Socialist […]

Bulgaria presented its comments on the OECD Economic Survey of Bulgaria, focusing on stability, a transparent transition to the euro, and sustainable policies. Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry Dontcho Barbalov took part in the Economic Survey of Bulgaria session at the Economic Development Committee of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in […]

The Minister of Economy held meetings in Seoul with the Deputy Ministers of Trade and Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea Opportunities for expanding trade and economic relations between Bulgaria and the Republic of Korea, as well as specific initiatives to promote investment and business contacts, were discussed in Seoul by Minister of Economy […]

Bilateral trade between Bulgaria and Hungary reached €2.29 billion in 2024 and continues to grow in 2025. “All these elements – Schengen, the euro, connectivity, energy security, and a stable business environment – clearly demonstrate why Bulgaria is the right choice for Hungarian companies seeking new markets and partnerships,” stated Deputy Minister of Economy and […]

Bulgaria and Japan Are Deepening Their Cooperation Across a Number of Sectors Opportunities for enhancing bilateral trade and economic relations were discussed during a meeting in Tokyo between Minister of Economy and Industry Peter Dilov and Mr Yushiro Koga, State Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan. The meeting in the Japanese capital was […]

The Minister of Economy discussed the development of relations between the two companies with the Chief Executive Officer of the Japanese corporation in Tokyo The development of relations between LB Bulgaricum and Meiji in new directions, including scientific and technological advancements and the production of new products, was discussed by Minister of Economy and Industry […]

The Minister of Economy took part in the official closing ceremony of the World Expo 2025 in Osaka This year marks a new strategic stage in the bilateral economic cooperation between Bulgaria and Japan, stated Minister of Economy and Industry Peter Dilov, who attended the official closing ceremony of the World Expo 2025, held in […]

The Balkan region possesses significant economic potential which, at present, remains not fully utilised and represents a challenge requiring targeted efforts to improve the connectivity of economies in areas such as infrastructure, trade, investment, human capital, and digital transformation, and others. This was stated by Minister of Economy and Industry Peter Dilov in his address […]

The next important step is Bulgaria’s accession to the OECD, according to the Minister of Economy Despite the challenging global economic environment and the current difficulties, Bulgaria continues to maintain its economic stability and is increasingly establishing itself as a country with a favourable investment climate. The Bulgarian economy demonstrates resilience, and during the second […]

Bulgaria is preparing a secure and transparent transition to the euro, with the goal of ensuring that the process poses no risk to businesses or citizens. This was stated by Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry Dontcho Barbalov in Lovech during an information meeting, part of the National Information Campaign for the Introduction of the […]