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The Minister of Economy and Industry discussed with his Japanese counterpart cooperation in the fields of innovation, digitalization and the IT sector New key priorities to be developed between Bulgaria and Japan in the coming years were discussed during a meeting in Tokyo between Minister of Economy and Industry Bogdan Bogdanov and his Japanese counterpart […]

In Tokyo, Minister of Economy and Industry participated in the official celebration of the 50th anniversary of the first sale of Bulgarian yoghurt in Japan It is important for us that our partnership not only continues to promote Bulgarian yoghurt in the markets of Japan and the Asian region, but also that we are able […]

Bogdanov participates in an online meeting of EU Economy Ministers and Commissioner Breton It is important to ensure affordable electricity prices for businesses so that they can maintain and build on their competitiveness. This was stated by Minister of Economy and Industry Bogdan Bogdanov during an online meeting with EU Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton […]

Digitalization is among the challenges facing the Bulgarian economy The turnover index in information and communication technology services in Bulgaria in the second quarter of this year increased by 20% year-on-year. This was announced by Deputy Minister of Economy and Industry Ivaylo Shotev during a conference organized by the Bulgarian Association of Software Companies (BASSCOM). […]

The Minister of Economy and Industry has taken action to change the composition of the Consumer Protection Commission Nearly BGN 45 million will be reimbursed to the State Consolidation Company for the unrealized government complex. We are in the process of reimbursing this amount to the state from the contractor who was paid over BGN […]

Bulgarians from abroad are also among the applicants for the Bulgarian Trade and Economic Affairs Offices 194 applications have been submitted for the 23 vacant positions of Trade Representatives in the Trade and Economic Affairs Offices (STIV) of Bulgaria in 21 countries around the world. Among the candidates there are also Bulgarians living abroad, mostly […]

Bulgarians living abroad are among the candidates for sales representatives “The opening of new alternative markets next year will create an opportunity to diversify exports from Bulgaria and not to feel the negative economic aspects we are currently seeing in Western Europe. This was stated by the Minister of State for Economic Affairs and Industry […]

According to the Minister of Economy, the initiative is developing very well The “Affordable for You” initiative, which was launched on 15 November, is running very well. Even stores not directly involved in it offer certain products at good prices. This was explained on the air of “Hello, Bulgaria” by Minister of Economy Bogdan Bogdanov. “For […]

The economic ministers of Bulgaria and Romania were adamant that in order for Europe to remain competitive, both countries must be in Schengen GDP growth between 3% and 5% expected from Bulgaria’s accession Together with business and bilateral chambers, we want to make it clear that the economic security and development of Europe depend on […]

This is the highest growth in 15 years, announced the Minister of Economy In the period January-September 2023 alone, foreign direct investment (FDI) in Bulgaria reached over EUR 3.1 billion, according to the BNB’s preliminary data. The increase is more than EUR 1 billion or nearly 50% more than in the same period last year. […]