ANRE weighs sharp utility tariff hikes ahead of winter

Moldova's energy regulator will review sweeping tariff increases on September 28, following simultaneous petitions from major utility operators to raise retail prices for natural gas, central heating, and cogeneration power.

Moldova pivots to service exports as regional forum opens in Chisinau

Moldova generated over $3.2 billion from service exports in 2025, accounting for nearly half of total foreign shipments as the country prepares to showcase new economic opportunities at Moldova Business Week.

Chisinau warns over Russian-funded gas for Dniester area

Moldova is preparing winter gas reserves while warning that the Russian-funded supply model deemed “comfortable” by Tiraspol poses severe risks for the left bank of the Dniester, officials said on Thursday.

Chisinau extends tax system to firms on left bank of Dniester

Moldovan authorities have begun collecting value-added tax and excise duties from companies based on the left bank of the Dniester River, Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration Valeriu Chiveri said on Tuesday.

Surging gas prices threaten higher electricity rates in Moldova

Moldova's energy regulator warned that surging natural gas costs will inevitably impact domestic electricity tariffs, as higher fuel prices drive up power production expenses at local combined heat and power plants.

Moldova secures Norwegian backing for winter energy compensations

Norway has pledged to support Moldova in cushioning its energy vulnerability by backing the government’s winter compensation program, following talks between prime ministers Vasile Tofan and Jonas Gahr Støre in New York.

Moldovan growers eye export surge amid stronger 2026 fruit yields

Moldovan fruit and grape growers project stronger 2026 yields and higher export revenues, relying on expanded shipments to European markets to offset rising production costs and finance modernization across orchards and vineyards.

Soaring European gas prices trigger 29% tariff hike request

Moldova’s state energy supplier Energocom requested a 29.3% natural gas tariff increase on Wednesday, citing rapid price surges across European trading hubs that prevent using past accounting profits to subsidise rates.

Funding alone isn't enough for SMEs to turn grants into successful businesses

Although they account for 99.7% of Moldova’s economy and provide around 400,000 jobs, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) continue to face significant barriers. Limited access to finance, infrastructure, and a skilled workforce in the regions suggests that existing support programs do not always reach those who need them most.

Moldova seeks to leverage organic products as a "strategic asset" to access pre-accession funds and foreign markets

Organic farming is one of the engines of national economic growth, yet its full potential can only be realized through rapid alignment with European Union standards. Aligning with the EU acquis is also essential to unlock access to European funds for local farmers, stated Eugeniu Osmochescu, Minister of Agriculture and Food Industry, at the Regional Conference on Organic Agriculture in Southeast Europe, held on September 23 in Chișinău.

Repaired equipment for the Vulcănești-Chișinău line has arrived in Moldova; testing will take over a month

The faulty equipment from the Vulcănești–Chișinău power line, previously sent to Spain for repairs, is en route to Moldova and will arrive this week. After that, the line will need four to five weeks of testing and technical integration before it can be put into operation, Minister Dorin Junghietu announced on Moldova 1.

SME program offers free international export expertise to entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs in the Republic of Moldova seeking to enter international markets benefit from support through the "Export Accelerator" program, launched this summer. The initiative—implemented by the Organisation for Entrepreneurship Development and the World Bank’s Competitiveness Enhancement Project Implementation Unit—offers small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) export potential assessments, personalised development plans, training and consultancy from international experts, and opportunities to identify foreign partners and buyers.