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Eugeniu Osmokescu, Minister of Economic Development and Digitalization, has proposed the creation of a Development Bank of Moldova, Logos Press reported.

Romanian companies interested in investing in Moldova’s industrial sector can benefit from one of the most advantageous regional programs with financing up to 75% of the project cost, Logos Press reports.

The EU may soon introduce tough measures against China, including duties, if Beijing does not respond to Europe’s trade claims, French President Emmanuel Macron said. He called the situation critical for the European industry, – Logos Press reports with reference to RBC.

The United Nations estimates the total cost of Ukraine’s post-war recovery and reconstruction at $524 billion over the next decade. These figures are up to date as of the end of 2024, with the cost estimates increasing every year. New figures are expected by the end of this year.

In the first nine months of 2025, investments in fixed capital in Moldova increased by 17.0% (in comparable prices) compared to the same period of 2024 and amounted to 24.9 billion lei, – reports Logos Press.

The total amount of loans granted to 979 entrepreneurs exceeded 4 billion lei, while investments in the national economy reached 6 billion lei, Logos Press reported citing data from the Ministry of Economic Development.

Despite the achievements, Moldova is still at a “relatively low” level of preparation for the competitive economy of the European Union, Logos Press reported.

A total of 28.9 million lei was granted to 68 local enterprises, which will allow attracting additional investments in the economy worth more than 45 million lei, Logos Press reported.

Kavit Handa, chairman of Africa Capital, has completed the £10m acquisition of BB Hamodialyse, the largest dialysis service provider in Moldova, Logos Press reports.

AIPA approved for payment to farmers 70.84 million lei in subsidies in October, compared to 118.85 million lei in September. The Agriculture Ministry and the Agency for Intervention and Payments in Agriculture (AIPA) informed about this, noting that these amounts are intended for farmers for different types of subsidies.

Over the past year, traditional financial donors have sharply reduced their commitments to assist developing countries, with some, such as the United States, effectively eliminating aid programs. According to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the amount of official development assistance provided by its member countries fell by 7.1% in 2024. This is the first time in the last six years that the annual figure has fallen.

Moldovan President Maia Sandu has discussed investments in the Moldovan economy with the head of the French Development Agency (AFD), Remi Rioux. According to the press service of the head of state, this issue was the main topic of discussion between the parties during the meeting, which took place on the sidelines of Maya Sandu’s participation in the Paris Peace Forum.