News about Digitalization

The Memorandum on bilateral cooperation in the process of European integration and implementation of European standards was signed by the heads of the National Association of Milk and Dairy Producers “Lapte” of the Republic of Moldova and the Union of Dairy Enterprises of Ukraine.

Moldovan entrepreneurs met with the Minister of Environment to discuss the launch of a system of packaging deposit value (SDA). This is a mechanism whereby containers (glass, plastic and aluminum bottles) can be refunded at the point of sale.

xAI owner Ilon Musk has unveiled an early beta version of Grok Build, a new AI tool for programming and automating tasks. However, users’ attention was attracted not only by the product’s capabilities, but also by the cost of access: the service is available only to subscribers of the SuperGrok Heavy tariff, which costs about $300 per month.

Chipmaker Cerebras Systems raised $5.55 billion in an initial public offering, the largest IPO of 2026 amid growing demand for semiconductors, Bloomberg reported.

The expansion of Internet networks in the Republic of Moldova will become faster and cheaper if the law on access of electronic communications providers to existing infrastructure and real estate is adopted.

The number of cases of personal data disclosure on social networks is growing. The authorities warn about the risks that may arise from irresponsible publications on the Internet. This topic was discussed in Parliament during the presentation of the report on the activity of the National Center for Personal Data Protection for 2025.

The Web Summit Vancouver 2026 technology forum kicked off in Vancouver, Canada, which organizers call one of the largest platforms in North America for discussing artificial intelligence, the digital economy and the startup industry.

In 2025, the public and sector procurement market has a tendency to decrease the total number of disputes while increasing their aggregate value. These indicators are reflected in the report on the activity of the National Dispute Resolution Agency for 2025. The document was presented during the plenary session of the Parliament by the Chairperson Angela Munteanu.

Industry studies estimate that more than 60-65% of physicians in the U.S. regularly use AI tools in clinical practice, from diagnosis to analyzing studies and selecting therapies.

Shares of Intel Corporation are declining for the third consecutive session after the publication of data on the loss of its share in the server processor market. According to UBS analysts’ estimates, in the first quarter of 2026, the company’s positions were strengthened by competitors – AMD and Arm Holdings.

“Moldova’s energy transition is, in fact, also a digital transition. Energy security goes hand in hand with the digitalization of the sector as well as cyber security, and investments in smart infrastructure and data protection are becoming essential for system resilience.”

Fraud continues to evolve in the global economy. Criminal networks now operate faster, larger and more efficiently than ever before, utilizing digital systems. Businesses face increasing pressure from identity theft, cybercrime, financial fraud and other organized crime. At the same time, countries vary dramatically in their ability to prevent and respond to these threats.

Cab administrators believe that it is unfair that online orders cannot be charged for waiting in traffic jams or changing routes. Currently, digital platforms lack such functionality, which, according to carriers, creates an imbalance compared to a classic cab, where idle time is automatically taken into account by the taximeter and included in the final fare.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry (MAIA) and the Ministry of Education and Science (MEC) are invited to the regional exhibition and job fair “Viitorul e AgriCOOL”, dedicated to innovation and advanced technologies in agriculture. The event will take place on May 16, on the premises of FructLine Group (Corlateeni).

The Government has approved the concept and operating regulations of the renewed National Portal of Public Participation – particip.gov.md. The new system is designed to become a “single window” for interaction between the authorities, business and civil society, putting an end to the search for information in disparate sources.

In April 2026, 1.44 million Moldovans visited the World Wide Web at least once, reports the Bureau of Audit of Circulations (BATI), citing the research company Gemius. This is 0.7% less than in March.

After two major global staff cuts, Swedish furniture store chain Ikea has announced that it is closing up store. This is the first time this has happened in 40 years.

As the deadline for submitting Transfer Price Information for the 2025 tax period approaches, the State Tax Service announces the launch of the corresponding form.

The state-owned company Poșta Moldovei may be exempted from contributing 1.4 million lei to the state budget from its net profit for 2025.

The United States will provide $8 million for projects to strengthen Moldova’s cybersecurity.