News about Economy of Moldova

Moldova intends to establish a new regime of support for the so-called “small enterprises with medium capitalization”. This will provide them with access to European funds in the process of Moldova’s accession to the EU and increase their competitiveness.

Transnistrian industrialists intend to convey to the EU delegation in Moldova their opinion on the introduction of VAT and excise taxes for enterprises on the left bank of the Nistru River, which are valid on the right bank of the Nistru River. They are concerned about the possible consequences of this step and are ready to develop a common position.

In Gagauzia, a scandal has erupted around the awarding of one of the best athletes not only in the autonomy, but also in the whole Moldova – freestyle wrestler Alexandru Gaidarla.

In the academic year 2025-2026, in the Republic of Moldova, about 3,300 students in 45 vocational schools in partnership with about 230 companies are studying in the framework of dual education programs.

The Moldovan housing market is more honest than any official report. It does not lie, flatter or sympathize. It simply shows what it is. The problem is that nobody wants to look into this mirror.

The mechanisms for managing public funds and preventing financial irregularities will be strengthened through the implementation in Moldova of a new information system “Monitoring and Coordination of Counter Fraud”.

Not even a week has passed since the meeting between the leadership of the Forța Fermierilor Grain and Oilseeds Producers Association and the President of the Republic of Moldova. The passions have not subsided – the emotional component of the dialog, if there was any, was initially in cold tones. And in the current socio-economic realities, any mass protests are just the “dish that is served cold”.

The amount of subsidies provided to employers for the employment of persons with disabilities may be increased by 21%. The reason is that the current limits do not cover the costs incurred, including those incurred at specialized enterprises, to ensure working conditions for employees.

The Agency for Investments and Payments in Agriculture (AIPA) approved almost 78 million lei in subsidies for the last (shortened) working week.

In April 2026, Moldova recorded an agiotic demand of the population for government bonds, which exceeded the authorities’ expectations. Within the April subscription, citizens invested more than 131.5 million lei through the eVMS.md platform, given that the Ministry of Finance’s offer amounted to 85 million lei.

Adidas Factory Store opens in Port Mall in Chisinau: this is an event not only for sports retail, but also for the entire retail industry of the country. This is not just the launch of a new outlet, but the introduction of a fundamentally different retail model, which has not been used in Moldova before.

Moldova will expand the right of labor veterans to health resort treatment. Now all veterans, including those who continue to work or are engaged in entrepreneurial activity, will be able to receive vouchers.

Moldova has made significant progress towards European economic integration, reflected in an increasingly pronounced orientation of exports towards the European Union market. Preliminary results and an analysis of the country’s prospects in the context of the economic policies pursued by the authorities was presented by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) within the framework of the project “Strengthening Trade and Competitiveness in the Eastern Partnership Countries”, funded by the European Union with the support of the consulting company Civitta.

Last year, Moldova’s beekeeping industry set a record and an anti-record at the same time: honey exports reached an unprecedentedly high level, while honey production reached its lowest level in at least a decade and a half. This year, according to a moderately optimistic forecast, the industry will do without records – both positive and negative.

Two Moldovan companies took part in Seafood Expo Global 2026, the world’s largest industry exhibition, representing the country on the international seafood market. These are Ocean Fish from Chisinau and Aquatir Caviar from Tiraspol, which placed their own stands at the exposition held from April 21 to 23 in Barcelona.

The total volume of attracted investments in six free economic zones (FEZ) of the Republic of Moldova reached $1122.8 million by the end of 2025.

The fourth Impact Days conference will take place in Chisinau. This is an annual event for entrepreneurs who contribute to the development of the social economy in the Republic of Moldova.

The U.S. has effectively allowed Lukoil’s network to operate until October 2026 by issuing a special license that allows the company’s gas stations to continue operating abroad despite the sanctions in place. The competent authorities in Moldova must now speak out and possibly allow the gas stations to continue operating.

At a wholesale price of 200 lei/kg, the first batch of Moldovan strawberries, grown in a heated industrial greenhouse in Soroca district, was sold at the Moldovan wholesale market in the middle of the week.

Moldova has made significant progress in the economic integration process, reflected in the increasing orientation of exports towards the European Union market. At the same time, economic growth is fragile due to external shocks and structural vulnerabilities, including energy dependence.