A Chinese company that produces festive fireworks for the U.S. market has reported an increase in interest in its products amid preparations for U.S. Independence Day celebrations and Donald Trump’s expected visit to China.
Infrastructure financing, transport corridor development, logistics modernization, digitalization of transport processes and the use of innovative technologies to improve efficiency and connectivity were the focus of discussions at the annual summit of the International Transport Forum (IFT).
Energy Minister Dorin Jungietu made a working visit to the oil field in Valeni (Cahul district) to assess the state of the existing infrastructure and prospects for the development of hydrocarbon resources extraction in Moldova.
Washington and Beijing may for the first time establish a formal mechanism for negotiations on artificial intelligence, a technology that is increasingly rapidly transforming from a commercial tool into an element of the global geo-economy and strategic security. The initiative is being discussed against the backdrop of an ongoing technological standoff between the world’s two largest economies.
Strengthening institutional capacity to implement carbon tax mechanisms and green transition policies was discussed at a regional workshop in Vienna. Moldova was represented at the event by Caroline Gargaun, Deputy Director of the Customs Service.
European experts will assist Moldova in drafting by-laws for a new law on geographical indications, guaranteed traditional specifications and optional quality conditions. They will also assess the existing institutional framework and make the necessary recommendations to ensure an effective system for the protection, management and valorization of products with geographical indications.
In the city of Zinzig in western Germany (Rhineland-Palatinate), unknown persons took hostages in a bank branch.
The Indian rupee has hit an all-time low amid rising oil prices, capital outflows and heightened global uncertainty. Pressure on the currency market is increasing risks for one of the world’s fastest growing major economies.
China is stepping up its drive for technological autonomy in the semiconductor industry by increasing production of silicon wafers for artificial intelligence chips. The country’s authorities expect to increase the share of domestic silicon wafers in the national industry to 70% against the backdrop of US export restrictions and the global AI boom.
The United States Department of Justice has launched an investigation into suspicious bets on oil futures ahead of news of a war with Iran. Traders made such transactions totaling $2.6 billion amid a periodic spike in trading activity in the oil market shortly before important announcements about the situation around Iran.
Moldova is becoming increasingly dependent on external financing. At the same time, reform-driven financial instruments are increasingly being replaced by “politicized financing”, with economic criteria taking a back seat. This can be considered the beginning of a dangerous slide for the country.
On May 6, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Moldova organized, on the platform of the Sectoral Entrepreneurship Committee, a public-private dialogue on the regulation of sugar production and import and the search for balanced solutions for the entire value chain in this sector.
The reigning winner of the Champions League last season, PSG, will play in the final of Europe’s premier club tournament for the second time in a row. On the evening of May 6 in Munich, the club from Paris played a draw with local Bayern Munich in the return match of the semifinal of the Champions League 2025/26 – 1:1 and on the sum of the two meetings reached the final.
Media magnate and philanthropist Ted Turner, the founder of CNN TV channel died at the 88th year of life. This was reported by CNN with reference to the press release of Turner Enterprises.
By the end of the day on May 6, the dollar exchange rate fell to the lowest level since the beginning of the war in the Middle East. The reason was the appearance of information that Washington and Tehran came close to signing a peace agreement.
The head coach of Portuguese “Benfica” Jose Mourinho agrees to lead the leet of Real Madrid. However, to do this, the “Royal Club” must fulfill 10 conditions of the Portuguese, who in the soccer world has been nicknamed “The Special One”.
On May 5, 2026, employees of the Customs Service Canine Center participated in a seminar on capacity building of the Customs Service’s canine units, which was held at the Otach – Mogyliv-Podilskyi border crossing (Ukraine).
Ilon Musk announced that the Grok 4.3 model showed the best results in difficult tests on law and finance. The announcement caused controversy: some users speak of a breakthrough, others – of marketing without transparent evidence.
Moldovan customs authorities stopped an attempt to smuggle commemorative coins and items of historical value hidden from inspection at the Leuseni checkpoint.
On May 5, the first 20 members of the National Army received diplomas for completing the vocational training program at the TechZone center.
