Moldova and Hungary Aim to Expand Trade and Investment
Moldova and Hungary are interested in expanding trade, attracting investment, and exploring new opportunities for cooperation between companies in the two countries
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The EU has strengthened its position as Moldova's leading export partner
The European Union continues to strengthen its position as a key market for Moldovan exports: in the first half of the year, the share of exports to EU countries increased, and their value rose significantly. The export mix continues to include both traditional product groups and new areas of focus, with several European markets standing out among the main export destinations.
Moldova and the World Bank are preparing a new partnership program
Moldova and the World Bank will develop a new partnership framework that will define the priorities for future cooperation
The EU has invested more than 1 million euros in the development of Moldova's innovation ecosystem
The European Union has funded new programs to develop Moldova's startup ecosystem: several local organizations have received support to provide incubation, acceleration, and assistance in bringing projects to foreign markets. The initiative covers various stages of growth for technology businesses and could significantly intensify competition for investment and talent in the sector.
In Moldova, the volume of external government borrowing fell sharply in the first half of 2026
In the first half of 2026, Moldova significantly reduced its external government borrowing compared to the same period last year. The bulk of the proceeds went toward budget support, while project financing from external sources accounted for a smaller share—the full version of the article details which lenders provided the funds and how the borrowing was distributed across sectors.
Moldova's domestic public debt reached a new record high in August 2026
Moldova's domestic public debt rose by 432.52 million lei (+0.7%) in August, reaching a new record high of 58 billion 202.47 million lei at the end of August
Moldova set up a separate stand featuring Moldovan wines at the CIFTIS trade fair in China
Moldova is represented by a separate stand dedicated to the promotion of Moldovan wines at the China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS)
InfoMarket Morning Brief | 11.09.2026
Inflation accelerated again in August, moving back above the central bank's target band, while the government advanced a new tax and customs package that could reshape several business segments next year. At the same time, regulators are preparing a broad deregulation push, energy and trade data point to shifting market dynamics, and several corporate and infrastructure developments are set to draw investor attention.
In August 2026, Moldova recorded inflation following two months of deflation
In Moldova, inflation was recorded again in August following two months of falling prices: statistics showed mixed trends in the food sector, non-food goods, and the services sector. The most notable changes occurred in specific categories of goods and rates, indicating a shift in the short-term price trend in the economy.
Moldova was among Europe's leaders in terms of annual inflation in August
With an annual inflation rate of 6.96% in August, Moldova ranked second in terms of the consumer price index among the European and regional countries analyzed by the National Bank of Moldova over the past 12 months.
Antalya and Istanbul were the most popular destinations from Chișinău Airport in August
In August, passenger traffic at Chisinau Airport increased significantly, and among international destinations, resort and transit routes once again stood out. At the same time, some popular flights showed mixed trends, and the monthly on-time performance statistics contain details that may be important for evaluating the performance of the airport and the airlines.
The number of companies based at MITP exceeded 3,000 in early September 2026
In early September, the Moldova Innovation Technology Park reached a significant milestone in the number of active residents, reflecting the continued growth of the country's technology ecosystem. Amid these new additions, both local and international teams are joining the park, and one of the recent residents has become emblematic of this stage of development.
Moldova wants to attract new Dutch investment and strengthen ties between companies
Moldova intends to attract new Dutch investment and establish closer ties between companies from the two countries
Moldova Will Introduce VAT and a Processing Fee for Low-Cost Imported Packages
In Moldova, a special VAT regime and a processing fee of 12 lei per package will be introduced for goods imported through online commerce with a value of up to 150 euros
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