Moldova's economic outlook has been revised as inflation pressures remain elevated and growth expectations soften, while businesses continue to face weak demand, financing constraints and labor shortages. At the same time, authorities are moving on energy market rules, infrastructure projects and new support measures for SMEs, with several regulatory and financing changes set to shape the months ahead.
Moldova's latest economic and policy updates point to a busy week ahead, with public finances, external balances and energy-market reforms all moving in parallel. New measures affecting cross-border payments, postal shipments and investment projects are also set to reshape the business environment in the coming months.
In Chișinău, a tender has been re-announced for a large-scale renovation of the central park: the project includes landscaping, upgrades to utility networks, the fountain, and urban infrastructure. A tender had previously been held, but the contract with the winning bidder was never signed, so the authorities are once again seeking a contractor for one of the city's key projects.
Moldovan businesses called for the country to be included in future EU funding mechanisms so that European integration reforms are supported by sufficient resources and companies gain access to more affordable tools for modernization and entry into foreign markets. During a meeting with the deputy prime minister, participants also discussed new opportunities for export support, alignment with European standards, and the conditions that will determine access to financing.
The National Highway Administration has announced a tender for the improvement of five hazardous sections on key highways in several regions of the country. The project involves a range of measures to enhance safety and restore road infrastructure, and it is funded through international assistance.
Moldova's economic agenda this week is packed with fiscal, energy and regulatory developments, from stronger tax and customs inflows to new IMF consultations and fresh government financing offers. At the same time, authorities are advancing major infrastructure, healthcare and market-rule changes that could affect businesses, investors and households in the months ahead.
Since the beginning of 2026, the National Tax Administration has collected 68.6 billion lei for the national public budget, which is 7.1 billion lei (11.5%) more than during the same period last year
Moldova's Customs Service intends to continue simplifying and digitizing procedures to speed up cargo clearance and reduce business costs. In response to requests from business owners, authorities are also discussing solutions regarding problematic fees, agricultural exports, and accelerating the demarcation of state-owned land, where changes to the regulatory framework are long overdue.
Moldova has announced its intention to significantly boost its appeal to businesses and become a hub for companies looking to enter regional markets. At a meeting of the Economic Council, government officials and representatives of the business community discussed measures that could improve the investment climate, simplify regulations, and remove a number of systemic barriers for entrepreneurs.
Moldova is drafting new rules for the government procurement of vehicles and transportation services: the selection process will take into account not only cost but also energy consumption and environmental impact. This initiative, part of a push toward cleaner mobility, calls for a transition to fleet modernization based on European approaches and will affect several categories of vehicles at once.
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