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The Chamber of Commerce and Industry plays an important role in supporting Moldova’s business environment, facilitating the dialog between the state and private business, strengthening cooperation between entrepreneurs from different countries.
The energy crisis has sharply spurred interest in biofuels. Against the backdrop of oil supply disruptions, countries are urgently increasing the share of vegetable components in gasoline and diesel, hoping to reduce their dependence on imports.
The gross agricultural product in the Republic of Moldova increased by 8.5% (in comparable prices) in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year. The increase was provided by the livestock sector – plus 8,8% against the indicator for the mentioned period of 2025. In January-March of this year, traditionally, the main share (98.3%) of agricultural production fell on products of animal origin.
The 12th Parliament has established two new friendship groups – with the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. The MPs made the corresponding decision at the plenary session on Thursday, April 30.
The Moldovan Parliament has adopted in final reading the abolition of tax exemptions for left-bank enterprises with the phased introduction of VAT and excise taxes on import and sale of goods. It is planned to start already this year, and to completely switch to the new rules – by 2030. The released funds will be directed to the Convergence Fund for the development of infrastructure and social sphere on the left bank.
Swiss bank UBS revised silver price forecasts downward at all key horizons, citing deteriorating supply and demand in the market.
The State Tax Service launches an electronic service for the issuance and extension of a patent. Applications, payment and receipt of the document are available online.
Sphera Franchise Group opened the first Taco Bell restaurant in the Republic of Moldova.
Moldova is withdrawing from the Energy Charter Treaty (TCE), an international agreement dating back to the 1990s, which, according to the authorities, is no longer in line with the energy transition policy and the development of renewable energy sources. The draft was approved by Parliament in two readings at today’s session.
The National Energy Regulatory Agency (NERA) has set new maximum fuel prices that will be in effect from May 1-4.
State budget revenues increased by 3.3% or 583 million lei compared to the same period of 2025, while the growth of expenditures was more than twice as high. Compared to the first quarter of 2025, they increased by 7.3% or by 1,460.5 million lei.
The dollar strengthened after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged, signaling a mood for policy tightening. The latest Federal Reserve (Fed) meeting showed the central bank’s increasingly hawkish stance. The trend has put pressure on most Asian currencies, including emerging market currencies.
On July 1, 2026, changes will go into effect to eliminate customs duties on most goods imported from the United States.
The cities of Gagauzia and Chisinau have the highest level of street lighting. ATU Gagauzia still holds the first place in the Republic with 96.3% illumination of city streets. The municipality of Ceadir-Lunga and the city of Vulcanesti achieved 100% lighting coverage.
The Moldovan government approved the Regulation on authorization, cultivation, monitoring, marketing and processing of industrial hemp. The document provides for the expansion of opportunities for the use of raw materials obtained from industrial hemp, which can increase the yield per hectare of agricultural land by about 40%. It will also provide private entrepreneurship with more opportunities for investment and agribusiness development.
The US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has extended until May 30 a general license allowing certain transactions related to the sale of Lukoil International GmbH (a subsidiary of Russian oil company Lukoil, which owns the group’s foreign assets). This decision allows to finalize the transaction with the American investment company Carlyle Group, which was announced earlier.
On the eve of the International Labor Day on May 1, solutions to the problems of insufficient efficiency and low labor productivity are being discussed in Chisinau during the National Forum of Labor Market and Social Dialogue.
The launch of cooperation projects aimed at harmonizing the national agricultural sector with the European Union requirements was discussed during a meeting between the head of the MAIA Agriculture and Food Ministry, Ludmila Catlabuga, and the Italian Ambassador to Moldova, Giuseppe Maria Perricon, and the director of the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Bari (CIHEAM Bari), Biagio Di Terlizzi.
Oil prices hit a military high on Thursday following a report that the U.S. military will brief President Donald Trump on possible action against Iran. Prices rose after the Wall Street Journal quoted U.S. officials as saying that Donald Trump had instructed his aides to prepare for a prolonged blockade of Iran.
The Champions League semifinal match between Atletico Madrid and Arsenal London ended in a 1-1 draw on Wednesday night. Both goals were scored from penalties. At the end of the first half, Arsenal’s Victor Djokeres scored from the spot with a powerful shot. In the 56th minute, Julian Alvarez scored a similarly irresistible 11-meter shot, which was eventually recognized as the best player of the game.
