News about Digitalization
The Republic of Moldova has made progress in combating human trafficking; however, persistent risks remain related to labor exploitation, the vulnerability of migrants, and the use of digital technologies by criminals.
Radu Vrabie, Director of the Customs Service of the Republic of Moldova, took part in the 3rd High-Level Conference of Heads of Customs Administrations from the Western Balkans and EU Member States, held on June 11 in Athens.
Legendary investor Warren Buffett’s favorite stock market indicator is sending a serious warning signal amid the frenzy surrounding AI sector stocks.
Apollo Global Management, one of the world’s largest investment firms, has begun analyzing software assets not only from a growth perspective but also from a risk perspective, as AI could make some of their products less in demand.
The Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Moldova has announced the launch of a permanent platform for dialogue with representatives of the judiciary. Authorities expect that regular coordination between key institutions will help accelerate justice reforms, support European integration, and boost public confidence in the judicial system.
The Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization (MDED) expects to provisionally conclude negotiations on Chapter 10, “Information Society and Media,” by the end of 2026 as part of the Republic of Moldova’s accession process to the European Union.
Parliament passed the draft law on gigabit infrastructure in its second reading. This legislative initiative marks a shift from a model focused on access to private property to a model for developing an integrated ecosystem. The goal of the reform is to reduce the time and costs required to expand fiber-optic and 5G networks.
As the World Cup approaches, the topic of artificial intelligence and modern technology in sports is increasingly coming to the fore among a host of other issues. The global sports industry is entering a new phase of digital transformation. And not everyone is happy with the innovations being introduced, even if they are driven by a desire to keep up with the times.
Starting July 1 of this year, new European Union regulations will take effect requiring the payment of a customs duty of €3 per item for shipments originating from non-EU countries.
London is currently hosting London Tech Week 2026—Europe’s largest technology forum, bringing together more than 30,000 attendees, over 400 speakers, investors, business representatives, and government officials.
The chaotic rollout of the new European Entry/Exit System (EES) risks being prolonged: Frontex acknowledges that it could take up to two years for the system to fully stabilize. In the meantime, passengers at the Schengen area’s external borders continue to face long lines, varying procedures, and glitches in the collection of biometric data.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Union are stepping up their support for digital development in regions outside the EU where the EBRD operates, including in partner countries in Eastern Europe.
A new EU platform designed to support innovators and startups across Europe was launched this week at the European Innovation Summit in Brussels.
Indian authorities have postponed the final approval of the commercial launch of the Starlink satellite internet service. The reason for this was additional checks by security agencies amid reports of the company’s terminals being used in areas of armed conflict, which raised concerns in New Delhi about control over satellite communications.
More than a year after the launch of the new ID card (card de identitate), which includes a free digital signature, authorities are sounding the alarm over the low uptake of these modern digital tools.
There are currently about 11,000 electric vehicles and more than 81,500 hybrid vehicles, including plug-in hybrids, in the Republic of Moldova. If current growth rates continue, the number of electric vehicles in use in our country could double by 2030. Therefore, it is necessary to accelerate efforts to develop the infrastructure.
An online job fair for the diaspora will be held on Thursday, June 11. The event is intended for Moldovan citizens living abroad who are looking for employment opportunities in the Republic of Moldova.
The total value of assets and economic resources frozen in Moldova in 2025 as a result of restrictive measures exceeds 44.7 million lei. According to the report on the implementation of international sanctions, 439 such assets and resources were identified and frozen during the specified period.
The Moldovan experience in managing the compulsory health insurance system is becoming a reference model for Uzbekistan. Twenty-five years after the system was established, the National Health Insurance Company (NHIC) has become a reference point for the Uzbek authorities, who are seeking to adopt Moldovan expertise to modernize their own health care system.
Apple unveiled an updated version of its voice assistant Siri with artificial intelligence elements at its annual WWDC developer conference, in an attempt to close the gap with competitors in the rapidly changing AI industry.
