In 2025, Moldova recorded its highest number of new business registrations in seven years; however, the overall balance remains negative. Economists point out that a more complex dynamic lies behind these record figures: while the number of business closures has decreased, it is still too early to speak of a full-fledged recovery in entrepreneurial activity.
The National Bank of Moldova will host an international conference in Chisinau dedicated to the development of the secured bond market and long-term mortgage financing. The event will feature discussions on European experience, regulatory approaches, and practical solutions that could change the conditions under which banks raise funds and expand housing financing opportunities in the country.
Moldova's tourism potential will be prominently featured at the World Travel Market London 2026, which will take place November 3–5 in London
Moldovan SMEs now have expanded access to financing for energy storage projects: to support such investments, the ODA has updated its guarantee instrument and designated a separate priority area. The new terms are intended to make it easier to obtain loans even with insufficient collateral; however, the details of the mechanism and the parameters of the support remain outside the scope of the public announcement.
Moldova is strengthening its economic presence in France through new forms of cooperation and direct contacts between businesses in both countries. At the latest forum in Nice, participants discussed investment opportunities, export potential, and prospects for joint projects that could take bilateral relations to a new level.
Thanks to the START program, residents of Moldova will be able to become self-employed by starting a business from home, using their phone, without any red tape.
The value of passenger car imports into Moldova in 2026 is estimated at $1.14 billion—an 11% increase from the previous year
Moldova is preparing for a phased easing of foreign exchange regulations: starting in November, changes will take effect that will significantly expand the options available to citizens and companies when conducting transactions involving foreign currency, overseas accounts, and investments. However, some restrictions will remain in place, and the National Bank's oversight will be restructured to account for new risks and financial security requirements.
40 Moldovan companies will take part in a new business mission to Romania, organized on November 19 in Bucharest as part of the Export Missions program
The European Investment Bank will provide Moldova with 150 million euros to modernize the agri-food sector as part of the Livada Moldovei-II program
Moldova is preparing a public-private dialogue on railway reform, where key issues related to the modernization of the industry, business access to services, and further integration into the European network will be discussed. The focus will also be on changes in the operations of the relevant state-owned enterprise, tariff policy, and the challenges companies face in transportation.
From November 6 to 17, Moldovan wines will be widely featured at exhibitions in three Asian markets: South Korea, China, and Japan
Moldova is tightening regulations governing electronic taxi platforms: payments for such services must now be processed through local licensed banks, and only companies that are tax residents of the country will be allowed to operate on the market. The new regulations also provide for a mechanism to suspend the operations of services that do not meet the requirements and impose additional restrictions on carriers connecting to the platforms.
Moldova is drafting rules for purchasing heat from independent producers: the regulator has put forward for discussion a mechanism designed to open the market to new heat sources and make the centralized heat supply system more efficient. At the same time, the draft specifically outlines the conditions under which such purchases must not worsen the situation for consumers or affect rates.
Six more economic clusters in Moldova have received ESCA certifications
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