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The rise in gold prices has led to a sharp increase in smuggling, which is often used to finance armed conflicts, circumvent sanctions, and launder money. The Financial Times reports this, citing representatives of the gold mining industry.
The goal of the partnership is to develop and manufacture chips in the United States.
Companies are rushing to implement artificial intelligence (AI), but many still find it difficult to demonstrate its effectiveness.
Prime Minister of the Republic of Moldova Alexandru Munteanu met today, June 18, with representatives of the World Bank to discuss priority projects aimed at strengthening the Republic of Moldova’s energy security, according to a statement from the government’s press office.
Switzerland has lost its status as the world’s most competitive economy, dropping to third place in the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking 2026. Singapore took the top spot, while Hong Kong came in second. These findings are based on the results of the annual study by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD).
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has announced a call for proposals to conduct a market study on green certification for small and medium-sized enterprises in Moldova.
With the support of the United States of America, the Republic of Moldova has taken a new step in the development of the Liberty Line strategic project—the third high-voltage power transmission line connecting the country with Romania.
Europe’s economic power is concentrated in a relatively small number of regions, centered around world-class cities such as Paris, London, Milan, Munich, and Madrid. In political science, this “belt of cities” is traditionally referred to as the “Blue Banana” due to its resemblance on political-economic maps. Another name for it is the “Liverpool–Milan axis.” The former term is more widely used.
The Chinese company Trina Solar has unveiled an industrial tandem solar module based on perovskite and silicon. According to the manufacturer, the panel achieved an energy conversion efficiency of 29.2% with an output power of 907 W. The company states that this is a new world record for modules of this type, and the test results have been verified by the German certification organization TÜV SÜD.
Israel invests the largest share of its GDP in innovation—6.3%. The country also regularly ranks as the world leader in the number of startups per capita. Liechtenstein ranks second in terms of the share of GDP spent on research and development projects—about 6%—while South Korea ranks third, at 5%.
Goldman Sachs analysts believe that investments by major technology companies in artificial intelligence infrastructure could spark a new cycle of growth in capital expenditures.
Global investment in the energy sector is expected to increase by 5% by the end of 2026 compared to last year, reaching $3.4 trillion.
The Investment Agency is launching the Republic of Moldova’s official digital platform: www.moldova.md. Designed as a modern showcase for the country, the platform offers a structured and user-friendly presentation of the Republic of Moldova for an international audience, as well as for the country’s citizens and the diaspora.
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 price of the leading cryptocurrency fell below $64,000. The digital asset market reacted to the outcome of the first Fed meeting under Kevin Warsh’s leadership with a decline.
Military spending by European NATO members has reached its highest level since the Cold War: the countries closest to Russia are spending the most on defense.
The stadiums for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico are turning food into a spectacle in its own right—and one of the most expensive parts of attending a match. The cost of a basic snack at the stadiums ranges from $9 to over $34 for a meal with a beer, and individual items can cost as much as $8 for a bottle of water and $18–19 for a beer.
European Union member states were unable to reach an agreement on whether to extend additional protection for innovative medicines for one year. The proposal, intended to support biotechnology investments in Europe, divided health ministers.
Amazon founder and Blue Origin CEO Jeff Bezos said that humanity needs to move heavy industry beyond Earth, starting with the Moon, in order to sustain economic growth while protecting the environment.
The National Army has received the first five “Piranha-5” armored personnel carriers, provided by the government of the Federal Republic of Germany and manufactured by General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS).
