News about International trade
Exchange-traded funds, which are considered a traditional indicator of institutional interest in Bitcoin, have recorded record capital outflows since their launch more than two years ago.
The market for nicotine pouches remains one of the most discussed categories in the smoke-free products sector. While some countries are introducing product standards and age restrictions, others are relying on bans. Logos Press spoke with Nick Ricketts, President of Oral Products at Philip Morris International, about which approaches are more effective, what can be learned from Sweden, and why regulation is becoming a key factor in the market’s development.
The Medicines and Medical Devices Agency has announced the launch of an internal reform following an assessment of its institutional processes. The reform is taking place against a backdrop of a significant backlog of dossiers under consideration, which has led to longer processing times due to an increase in the number of enquiries and the need to verify documentation.
Following technical talks, Iran and the United States have formed four working groups that will address the lifting of sanctions, the nuclear program, reconstruction and economic development, as well as monitoring compliance with the agreements. This was announced by Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Garibabadi.
The United Nations Country Team in Moldova may be strengthened by the inclusion of a representative from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
In response to the expansion of the blacklist compiled by the Pentagon—which includes Chinese giants such as Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD—Beijing has imposed trade restrictions on ten U.S. companies.
The European Union has tightened its requirements for Brazil regarding the monitoring of antimicrobial use in livestock farming. European Commission officials stated that the country has sufficient technical, financial, and production capacity to comply with European health standards. Brazil must provide official confirmation of the effectiveness of its own monitoring system.
Maya Sandu, President of the Republic of Moldova, expressed her support for the United Kingdom’s possible return to the European Union.
The dollar remained stable on Monday thanks to investors’ optimistic expectations regarding a deal between the U.S. and Iran, while the pound was caught in the political crossfire and fell sharply following the resignation of Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Every year, between 1,250 and 1,500 open-heart surgeries are performed in Moldova, of which approximately 650–800 are performed at the T. Moshnyaga Republican Clinical Hospital. It is the only public institution in the country where pediatric cardiac surgery is performed.
Romania is set to harvest a record wheat crop in 2026. According to the Argus Crop Tour forecast, the harvest will total 13.86 million metric tons, with an average yield of 5.9 metric tons per hectare. This is the highest figure in recorded history.
On June 25, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will begin legal proceedings against The Coca-Cola Company in a tax evasion case. At stake is the payment of additional taxes and penalties totaling more than $20 billion.
From June 15 to 21, 2026, revenue from the Customs Service to the state budget totaled more than 837.2 million lei, which is 102.1% higher than the target for the reporting period.
Iran announced that it had reached a number of agreements with the United States, including the establishment of an emergency mechanism to ensure the safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz—one of the world’s key oil and gas supply routes.
Market trends for oilseeds and vegetable oils in the Black Sea region were discussed at the 25th International Conference “Fat & Oil Industry 2026 — European Edition,” held in Varna, Bulgaria, on June 18 and 19. The Moldovan delegation to this forum included Yuri Riza, director of the “Agrocereale” Grain Exporters Association; the director of the Moldovan branch of “Donau Soja”; and managers of oilseed processing enterprises.
On the German VEZG exchange, prices for market-weight hog half-carcasses were set at €1.50/kg for the coming week, and at €0.63/kg for sow half-carcasses.
In May 2026, Russia increased its imports of apples from Georgia more than fivefold.
Kazakhstan is seeking an alternative to freight routes through Russia and the Caspian Sea. A key project could be a rail corridor through Afghanistan, with the participation of Uzbekistan and the UAE.
Tomorrow, June 22, the European Union–Republic of Moldova Summit will take place in Brussels.
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