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Category: Moldova’s Economy
The World Bank will provide technical support to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in measuring living standards. The planned assistance will focus on aspects related to the preparation and implementation of the next household income budget survey (EU-SILC) according to the EU methodology, Logos Press reported.
The State Intellectual Property Agency (AGEPI) and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Moldova (CCI) have announced the beginning of applications for participation in two prestigious contests for business – “Trademark of the Year” (XXIII edition) and “Award for achievements in the field of quality of products and services” (XII edition), reports Logos Press.
The third quarter of last year was unusually successful for the Moldovan economy: the country’s GDP grew by more than 5% in three months, outpacing many neighboring countries, Logos Press reports.
In 2026, according to the forecasts of the International Monetary Fund, Moldova’s economy will grow by 2.2% and will rank 132nd in the world out of 190 countries in the IMF rating, reports Logos Press.
In the first quarter of 2026, executives in the manufacturing, construction and retail sectors expect relative stability in their operations and sales, as well as some price increases, according to Logos Press.
MoveUp, Moldova’s first comprehensive professional training program in logistics and supply chain management, was officially launched on January 26, 2026 in Chisinau, Logos Press reported.
From February 10 to 12, 2026, the city of Orhei will host the fifth round of the free training program for aspiring entrepreneurs, as well as those planning to start their own business, Logos Press reports.
Hungarian low-cost carrier Wizz Air has announced the launch of five new routes starting this spring, which will be available to Moldovan air passengers, Logos Press reports.
Within the municipal program “Startup for youth and migrants”, a ceremony of signing 27 contracts for financing projects worth 5.74 million lei was held on January 23, Logos Press reported.
In November 2025, compared to November 2024, industrial production in Moldova increased by 11.6%, while from the beginning of the year for 11 months with an accruing total growth of 4.9%, Logos Press reported.
The National Union of Romanian Patronage (UNPR), the first national confederation of entrepreneurs created in Romania after the revolution, has officially opened a branch in Moldova, Logos Press reported.
Moldova, Romania and Ukraine will set up a Trilateral Chamber of Commerce and Industry to facilitate access to European funds for Ukraine’s reconstruction projects, Logos Press reported.
State agencies can now, when organizing purchases, award additional points to companies that supply goods and services from nearby regions using short supply chains, Logos Press reports.
The government plans to do away with paper food stamps altogether and use them exclusively in electronic format, according to Logos Press.
The authorities plan to save about 5 billion lei for the private sector in 2026 if the planned changes in legislation and regulations are implemented, Logos Press reported.
The budget for the culture sector in 2026 will exceed 1 billion lei. This was announced by Culture Minister Cristian Jardan during his first press conference dedicated to the National Culture Day.
Enterprises in Moldova will have new opportunities for early identification of financial problems, restructuring of debts and receiving support before insolvency, Logos Press reports.
A project with a total budget of 80 million lei, aimed at increasing transparency and compliance of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Moldova, will be implemented until 2028 with financing from the Swiss government, Logos Press reports.
The government has approved new sanitary regulations for tobacco products, devices and accessories for their use, Logos Press reported.
From spring 2025, with the support of the Credit Guarantee Fund (CGF), financing in the form of guarantees amounting to MDL 16.53 million was allocated, supporting loans totaling MDL 23.3 million and attracting investments in the same amount, Logos Press reported.
