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Two records are being prepared for the second “Produs Autohton” (“Domestic Product”) National Exhibition. The event will feature Moldova’s largest cherry placinta, as well as a massive woven rug measuring 48 square meters.
The decline in the economy’s financing needs, as noted by the National Bank of Moldova (NBM), is linked to a slowdown in overall economic activity and a drop in market demand.
Prime Minister Vasile Tofan stated on Friday that the Russian accounting software 1C, which is widely used in the Republic of Moldova, poses a security risk; however, despite this, he cannot demand its immediate discontinuation, instead calling for a gradual replacement.
A Moldovan citizen who had returned from the United Kingdom complained to the prime minister about the difficulties faced by members of the diaspora upon returning home. According to her, people with education and work experience abroad sometimes face prejudice when looking for work in Moldova, while migrant workers from other countries may be hired more readily.
The National Energy Regulatory Agency (ANRE) has published new maximum prices for gasoline and diesel fuel, which will be in effect from August 8 through August 10.
The deal by Moldova’s largest grocery retailer to acquire the Merci chain has come under antitrust scrutiny. The Competition Council has launched an in-depth investigation into Moldretail Group’s acquisition of 100% of the equity in Honest Company, which operates the Merci stores. The investigation will last up to 90 business days and is intended to determine whether the acquisition will lead to excessive concentration in the food retail market.
New requirements from the executive branch regarding wastewater treatment and discharge, recently aligned with EU regulations, have drawn sharp criticism from the business community. The National Confederation of Employers of the Republic of Moldova (CNPM) has expressed the official position of employers, calling the deadlines and standards for wastewater collection and treatment proposed by the government unrealistic.
Moldova will introduce VAT and a 12-leu fee on international packages. This proposal has been included in the 2027 budget and tax policy draft, the outline of which was presented by Prime Minister Vasile Tofan during a press conference.
Authorities promise more effective protection of people and critical services—including water supply, energy, communications, and transportation—thanks to a new national risk assessment and management mechanism. For the first time, Moldova has developed a unified system for analyzing and managing risks related to national security.
Government and business representatives are identifying common solutions to support companies in the context of energy challenges. Deputy Prime Minister Eugen Osmochescu discussed this issue today with representatives of the business community during a meeting organized by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry through its sectoral committees on entrepreneurship.
“Ukrzaliznytsia” is in talks with “Moldovan Railways” to reduce transit tariffs for Ukrainian cargo by 50%.
The introduction of a 6% tax on the revenue of companies operating in the gambling industry, a 50% increase in excise taxes on e-cigarettes, a 20% increase on traditional cigarettes, and the imposition of excise taxes on soda, energy drinks, and fireworks—these measures have been proposed as part of a new tax policy. Prime Minister Vasile Tofan announced this during the presentation of the “Labor. Investment. Justice” project.
The Moldovan company AGG Group is investing more than $5.6 million in the acquisition and modernization of a poultry farm in the Republic of Moldova.
Earlier this week, a downward trend in fuel prices emerged in Moldova and around the world due to the drop in oil prices on global markets. This trend is taking hold, albeit very gradually.
Moldovan Prime Minister Vasile Tofan announced an increase in the corporate income tax rate for banks and financial institutions from 12% to 18%. This measure, which increases the rate by 50%, will be temporary—lasting only one tax year as part of the 2027 budget and tax policy.
Investors who wish to obtain resident status in free economic zones will undergo a more clearly defined selection process with established criteria and stages. Contest participants will be able to submit multiple projects, appeal the results, and receive a complete list of required documents.
Property transferred from state material reserves must be returned after use to avoid duplicate purchases. Prime Minister Vasile Tofan believes that the current practice leads to unnecessary expenses and proposes changing the rules to follow Romania’s example, where temporarily transferred equipment can be returned to the state reserves.
The government has postponed consideration of a bill to introduce a financial guarantee for environmental restoration in connection with mineral extraction. The decision was made following appeals from the business community—some of the bill’s provisions will be revised based on further consultations.
Gasoline and diesel fuel have started to get cheaper.
The government has approved an increase in the authorized capital of the state-owned enterprise “Calea Ferată din Moldova.” According to reports, “up to 421.115 million lei, equivalent to approximately 21.279 million euros, will be allocated for financial support,” which means that the exact amount of the railway’s capitalization has not yet been fully determined.
