Dozens of farmers in Cahul gain access to a modern irrigation system

Twenty-five farmers in the village of Pelinei, located in the Cahul district, now have access to a modern irrigation system. This system was inaugurated as part of a project supported by the International Fund for Agricultural Development. With an investment exceeding ten million lei, the project will enable the irrigation of 60 hectares of agricultural land. This development aims to increase productivity and help local agriculture adapt to climate change.

Manufacturing leads optimism in Moldova's Q3 business survey

Moldovan businesses expect broadly stable conditions in the third quarter of 2026, with only moderate optimism on sales and prices, according to a National Bureau of Statistics (BNS) business tendency survey of enterprise managers. Employment is expected to hold roughly steady.

Moldova overhauls state aid law, adds EU-style oversight system

Moldova's Parliament approved, in a first reading, a bill that raises the ceilings on state aid to businesses and brings the system closer to European Union norms. General aid to a single undertaking would rise to €300,000 (roughly 5.9 million lei) over three years, up from the current 5 million lei (about €255,000) set under a 2012 law.

Eight tons of sheep and goat meat confiscated after ANSA inspections

Around eight tons of sheep and goat meat were confiscated, and the operations of a slaughterhouse were temporarily suspended after inspections conducted by the National Food Safety Agency (ANSA) in farms and slaughterhouses across the Republic of Moldova. These inspections were aimed at preventing the spread of African swine fever (ASF), addressing illegal slaughter practices, and removing products lacking origin and traceability from the food supply chain.

Tender launched for access road to Ungheni's Flower Bridge

An important development for the "Flower Bridge" in Ungheni has emerged. The National Roads Administration (AND) has announced a tender for the construction of the access road leading to the bridge over the Prut River in Ungheni. Companies interested in participating in the project can submit their bids until September 8, 2026.

ASP registers nearly 2,500 businesses from Transnistrian region

As of the end of the first semester of 2026, the number of economic agents registered with the Public Services Agency (ASP) in the Transnistrian region is nearing 2,500. Specifically, there are 2,492 companies listed in the agency's records, including 461 permanently registered and 2,031 provisionally registered.

Medicine producers urge reform of Moldova's pricing formula

The existing formula for determining the producer price of medicines does not align with current economic and geopolitical realities. At present, prices are calculated based on countries such as India and China, where production conditions differ significantly from those in the Republic of Moldova. Industry representatives argue that this pricing mechanism has led to a decline in the number of domestic drug manufacturers, dropping from 25 to just six over the past three decades.

Moldova simplifies installation of solar panels and batteries

Individuals looking to install photovoltaic panels or electricity storage systems will benefit from simplified procedures. On July 23, Parliament voted in favor of legislative amendments that streamline the authorization process for these projects and remove certain administrative barriers that have hindered the growth of renewable energy initiatives.

Moldova will modernize state aid system for businesses

The state is altering its approach to financing public enterprises and strategic investments. The government has approved a draft law that will provide state aid under clearer, more predictable, and more easily verifiable rules to prevent the waste of public funds.

Eight brands dominate Moldova's sausage market

The market for sausages and meat preparations in Moldova is primarily dominated by domestic production, unlike other sectors such as beer, juices, or dairy. Eight local brands hold a remarkable 90% share of the Moldovan sausage market, while the remaining 49 producers account for only 10%.

Moldovan regulator proposes gas price increase to €1.04 per m³

Moldovan households face potential natural gas price increases to €1.04 (approx. 20.3 MDL) per cubic meter including VAT, representing a 38% surge over current rates.

Premier Tofan plans asset privatization to fund Moldova pension system

Newly sworn-in Prime Minister Vasile Tofan has ruled out raising the retirement age, proposing instead to fund a newly introduced Pillar II pension system through the transparent privatization of underutilized state assets.