News about Economy of Moldova
The authorities are proposing to designate the construction and development of the “Moldova HiTech Park” as a public utility project of national importance. Currently, the site allocated for this project lacks the technical and transportation infrastructure necessary for the operation of a technology park of this scale.
UPDATED. Parliament will consider a proposal to significantly expand the staff of the National Anti-Corruption Center. Deputies Andrian Keptonar and Veronika Roshka have introduced a bill to increase the agency’s staff by 150 employees at once.
People continue to actively withdraw funds from their accounts and deposits for personal needs. According to data from the National Bank of Moldova (NBM), the volume of cash withdrawals from bank vaults in May 2026 exceeded the volume of deposits by 412 million lei. This cash flow imbalance has persisted from month to month, fluctuating between increases and decreases.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk acknowledged that at the European Council summit he supported the position of his Hungarian counterpart, Péter Magyar, who insisted that the EU summit’s final document contain no mention of Ukraine’s accelerated accession to the European Union.
The Ministry of Energy held a meeting today in Chisinau to discuss the development of mechanisms to support investment in battery energy storage systems (BESS).
The Ministry of Energy’s tender commission for granting the status of a major producer has opened the technical proposals submitted as part of the second tender for the construction of wind power plants with a total capacity of 170 MW and battery-based energy storage systems with a minimum capacity of 44 MWh.
From July 6 to August 14, 2026, milk producers may submit applications to the Agency for Agricultural Interventions and Payments (AIPA) to receive subsidies “per kilogram of milk.”
The National Agency for Food Safety (ANSA) held a series of seminars (in Keușen and Bălți) for producers of seeds and planting material, as well as for inspectors from its regional offices. The goal was to standardize the application of the regulatory framework in this area of agricultural production and to familiarize participants with the procedure for issuing phytosanitary certificates.
The National Confederation of Trade Unions of Moldova (CNSM) has submitted a comprehensive opinion to the Ministry of Finance and the State Chancellery regarding the draft law on simplifying tax and customs legislation. The unions disagree with a number of measures which, in their view, could affect the standard of living, social protection for workers, and the competitiveness of the national economy.
A new mechanism for airlines to report their greenhouse gas emissions will be implemented in the Republic of Moldova. The data will be collected and verified by the country’s authorities. The goal is to assess and, if necessary, mitigate the environmental impact of aviation.
The Moldovan Parliament has approved, in the first reading, amendments to the legal framework governing the identification and registration of animals. These amendments will help improve the record-keeping and traceability system in animal husbandry (including beekeeping).
Following a wave of comments regarding changes to vacation time for public sector employees and the increase in the retirement age for employees with special status, the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection presented official details of the proposed changes. Minister Natalia Plugaru emphasized that the initiatives, which will take effect on January 1, 2027, are aimed at bringing the system into line with European standards and eliminating inequalities, while guaranteeing rights already accrued.
Industrial production in Moldova has been growing since the beginning of 2026, but experts do not consider this growth to be stable due to deep-rooted structural problems in the sector. According to the latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), industrial production increased by 7% year-over-year in January–April 2026.
The average cost of internet access in Moldova is just $16, which ranks our country 194th out of 214 countries and territories in this category.
During the first five and a half months of 2026, waterway freight transport in the Republic of Moldova had almost fully recovered from last year’s shock.
The Investment Agency today presented the “Export Vision România” study, prepared by experts to facilitate Moldovan companies’ access to the Romanian market.
Two specialists from the Food Safety Agency took the oath of office after completing their probationary period.
A public discussion on the draft budget and tax policy for 2027 will be held this week at various venues. The document has been discussed by the Economic Council under the Prime Minister and is scheduled to be reviewed by the tripartite commission on collective bargaining, comprising the government, employers’ associations, and labor unions.
A well-known IT entrepreneur who served as president of the Association of IT Companies of Moldova for 15 years, Veaceslav Cunev, commented on the tax initiatives put forward for discussion by the Ministry of Finance regarding changes to tax policy for 2027.
The tax reform announced by the Ministry of Finance for next year will not only place a burden on businesses but will also affect the wages of employees.
