News about Industry
The future of the Chisinau Glass Factory has sparked debate in parliament following the government’s decision to put the state-owned enterprise up for privatization.
The Uzbek authorities plan to implement 120 projects in the production of critical minerals and rare earth metals, totaling $4.2 billion, by the end of this decade.
In Paris, auction attendees showed little interest in a unique clutch made from the skin of a lab-grown tyrannosaurus.
Swiss watchmaker Rolex has raised prices on its gold models once again, marking the second price increase since the start of the year. According to industry analysts and dealers, the price of the brand’s gold watches in key markets, including the U.S., the U.K., and Hong Kong, has risen by an average of 5%.
The total annual compensation for the CEO of an agricultural holding company in Ukraine for 2025 ranges from $0.24 million to more than $2 million per year, while that of a large state-owned enterprise ranges from $0.28 million to $0.70 million.
The sale of De Beers, Anglo American’s legendary diamond division, could be finalized in the coming weeks. This was announced by the company’s CEO, Al Cook, who noted that the process of finding a buyer has reached its most advanced stage in the past two years.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup could be one of the biggest drivers of growth for the textile recycling market. Already, about 75% of the national team uniforms prepared for the tournament are made entirely or partially from recycled polyester produced from textile waste.
In late May, Moldovan berry growers began harvesting the 2026 strawberry crop from open-field plantations. In the half-month since then, quite a few developments have taken place; by summarizing them, it is now possible to outline the current season in this segment of Moldova’s berry industry with reasonable certainty.
The world is losing its forests at an alarming rate. What’s more, forests are being cut down rapidly both in countries where they are abundant and in countries where forest cover accounts for a relatively small portion of the land area.
A project to develop automotive electronics is being launched in Belarus. The systems are planned to be installed in the Belgee X50+ model.
The Kazakhstani authorities have invited American companies to participate in the development of rare-earth metal deposits in the country.
The State Property Agency has announced the launch of an investment tender for the privatization of the state-owned enterprise “Chisinau Glass Factory” as a single property complex.
The National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) has announced the publication of the “Guidelines for the Labeling of Jams, Jellies, Marmalades, Fruit Jellies, and Sweetened Chestnut Puree Intended for Human Consumption”. This document was developed to assist food industry businesses in correctly applying legal requirements and to ensure that consumers receive accurate information.
Prometheus, a startup founded by Jeff Bezos and Vic Bajaj, raised $12 billion in a Series B funding round at a valuation of $41 billion.
China is accelerating the transition from showcasing humanoid robots to their widespread adoption in the economy. However, as production increases, the industry faces a new question: is there already sufficient demand for such technologies, or is the market currently growing faster than actual demand?
There is growing interest in non-standard tractor wheels among European farmers. These are all-metal designs that are gradually making a comeback as an alternative to rubber tires in challenging field conditions.
Agreement on investment in the construction of an ammonia-urea complex between the Ministry of Industry and Construction of Kazakhstan and KazAzot PRIME LLP. This facility will be the country’s first urea production plant.
Representatives from 21 economic clusters, including agricultural ones, took part in the first round of the “Clusters Meet Clusters” dialogue, initiated by UNDP in Moldova. The forum’s goal is to promote the exchange of experiences, cross-sectoral cooperation, and the development of joint projects at the national level.
Südzucker Moldova is marking 25 years of activity in the Republic of Moldova, a journey built on long-term investments, industrial development, partnership with local agriculture and economic contributions that go beyond the direct impact of its operational activity.
The height of lowercase letters on the labels of imported foodstuffs must be at least 1.2 mm. This requirement is contained in the draft amendments to the Law on Consumer Information. This requirement is aimed at increasing the transparency of labeling and providing consumers with access to mandatory information, which is now often unreadable on self-adhesive labels
