The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the African Petroleum Producers Organisation (APPO) have officially announced the establishment of the Africa Energy Bank (AEB).
BOSTON—It is not easy to be optimistic about climate change nowadays. In the United States, President Donald Trump’s administration has eliminated incentives for clean-energy investment, slashed funding for numerous private-sector projects, and rescinded long-standing rules limiting greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions from vehicles and power plants.
The US-based company Cadence Design Systems has unveiled Maestro – a portfolio of specialised artificial intelligence models designed to automate specific stages of the design process for microchips and electronic systems. The company aims to speed up engineers’ work, improve the quality of results and reduce the costs of using AI in complex technical processes.
Machinery and equipment used in agriculture and forestry are subject to certification to ensure the safety of their operators. The relevant bill has been passed by Parliament at its final reading.
Defence Minister Anatolie Nosatîi stated that Ukraine’s experience in countering Russian drones and missiles is essential for strengthening the Republic of Moldova’s airspace defence capabilities. The statement was made in the context of the technical and military cooperation agreement signed with Ukraine, which has been criticised by the opposition.
The Romanian Ministry of National Defence has signed a contract worth approximately 326.5 million lei (roughly 61–68 million euros) with a consortium comprising Thales Romania and Thales LAS France.
Philip Morris International’s (PMI) total contribution to the EU economy for 2021–2025 is estimated at €342.8 billion. These figures were cited in the EY-Parthenon EU Economic Footprint study, presented in mid-October in Brussels. In addition to the scale of investment, the conference discussed how the regulatory environment affects the industry’s competitiveness, capital investment and the development of innovation.
Company managers in Moldova’s manufacturing and construction sectors expect business activity and sales revenue to grow in the fourth quarter of 2026. Meanwhile, activity in the retail and services sectors is expected to remain relatively stable.
Romania is holding talks with the Republic of Moldova on the joint development of anti-drone programmes, and the authorities in Bucharest are nearing the conclusion of negotiations for the procurement of such systems. The statements were made by the Romanian Prime Minister, Luca-Alexandru Niculescu, during his visit to Chișinău, one week after taking office.
Moldova’s business community forecasts a moderate increase in selling prices for goods and services in the fourth quarter of 2026, against a backdrop of stable revenue and headcount figures. The most significant price rises are expected in the construction sector and the manufacturing industry, whilst micro-enterprises are facing pressure due to insufficient demand and labour shortages.
