The Investment Agency summarised the results of Moldova Business Week 2026. The agency noted that, following the event, “major investment projects in the agro-industrial, pharmaceutical and energy sectors, as well as in the fields of medical infrastructure, building materials and cutting-edge technologies, came to the fore”.
From 15 to 18 October, the ‘Moldexpo’ International Exhibition Centre will become the epicentre of innovation and business in Moldova’s agri-industrial sector. The MOLDAGROTECH & FARMER 2026 exhibitions will bring together over 400 participants.
The government of the unrecognised PMR has proposed extending the current ‘customs concessions’ for certain enterprises in the region until the end of 2027. The list of enterprises includes MMZ, Moldavizolit and Elektromash. The relevant bill was submitted to the Supreme Council of the unrecognised PMR last week, according to the ‘Most’ news Telegram channel.
The production of drones and air defence equipment could be developed within an innovation park, with the involvement of the private sector. The statement was made by the Speaker of Parliament, Igor Grosu, who emphasised the need to attract talented engineers and start-ups to the development of these technologies.
The Armenian government and the company ‘Lidian Armenia’ have commenced development of the ‘Amulsar’ gold deposit. The authorities expect GDP growth of 1.5–2 per cent, 4,000 jobs and $130 million in tax revenue annually. However, dozens of civil society organisations are calling for the project to be halted, citing threats to Lake Sevan, the Jermuk resort and the country’s major rivers.
The Competition Authority has officially approved this major international transaction. The authority has authorised the German company AEQH40 GmbH, part of the AEQUITA investment group, to acquire 100 per cent of the shares and voting rights in the major German automotive components manufacturer Rheinmetall Automotive AG.
Start-ups will be able to secure premises in industrial parks and use them for one year to develop and test their products, services or business ideas. These changes have been incorporated into the law governing the activities of industrial parks, which has been approved by parliament.
At its ministerial council meeting in 2025, the European Space Agency (ESA) received record budget commitments from its member states – over 22 billion euros, which is 32 per cent more than in 2022.
MILAN — The world’s three largest economies, comparable in scale to continents, are moving in different directions. Each has its own strengths and weaknesses, although the balance of power appears to be tilting more favourably towards the US and China than towards Europe.
The global electric vehicle market is developing at different speeds: China maintains its lead thanks to large-scale production and a well-developed charging infrastructure; Europe continues to increase sales, but not fast enough; whilst in the US, the share of fully electric vehicles is declining against a backdrop of changing government policy. The differences between the three markets are becoming one of the key factors driving competition in the global automotive industry.
