Moldova Business Week 2025 concluded with a compelling message to international investors: Moldova is open for business and ready for investment, according to the Investment Agency
According to the agency, the anniversary edition of this most important economic forum in the country attracted 3,175 unique participants in person and over 13,200 online across 33 events held in seven regions of the country – from Chisinau and Balti to Ungheni, Giurgiulesti, Orhei, Calarasi, and Straseni. The forum has already attracted over 500,000 online views and received media coverage in 10 countries across Europe and the Middle East. "MBW 2025 demonstrates that Moldova is not just a potential opportunity, but a partner ready for strategic growth and regional cooperation," noted Natalia Bejan, Director of the Investment Agency Invest Moldova. The five-day event attracted senior government officials, international development partners, ambassadors, investors, and leading entrepreneurs from over 40 countries, creating a dynamic platform for dialogue and partnership building. Business associations played a crucial role in the MBW 2025 conference, organizing events of great interest and relevance to Moldova's economic development and investor needs. International organizations and development partners, including the World Bank, the German Agency for Economic Cooperation (GIZ), the Swiss government, the European Union, the Innovate Moldova program, the Swedish government, and the Ukraine-Moldova American Enterprise Fund, joined Moldovan leaders to explore opportunities for energy transition, IT sector development, government incentives for strategic sectors, and post-war reconstruction in Ukraine. This year, Moldova Business Week served as a catalyst for important investment decisions. Thus, a memorandum of agreement was signed to establish a new Stock Exchange with an initial authorized capital of €3 million in partnership with the Bucharest Stock Exchange and a group of Moldovan investors. Bolt officially entered the Moldovan taxi market with a fully digital and cashless payment model, planning to expand its urban mobility services. Zener Group announced a €20 million electric mobility project in Straseni, which aims to strengthen Moldova's role in the development of sustainable transport. Six landmark investment projects demonstrated the country's diversification and economic growth. For example, Bardar Bakery is investing in energy efficiency and digitalization to double its production capacity. Smile Dent Team is preparing a new 25,000 square meter medical center with a specialized hotel for patients, highlighting Moldova's potential in medical tourism. IT company Planable will develop its research and development team, integrating advanced artificial intelligence and search engine optimization (SEO) technologies. PorcoBello is launching the next phase of modernizing its slaughterhouses and farms to meet growing regional demand. Vienna Insurance Group (VIG) is investing in the digitalization of its services and innovative insurance products to strengthen market stability. Gebauer & Griller plans to invest between €5 million and €8 million by 2027/2028, creating approximately 200 new jobs in the automotive components sector. As part of MBW 2025, investors explored Moldova's economic potential through study tours focusing on key export sectors and infrastructure. At the Port of Giurgiulesti, Moldova's only seaport, delegates visited a logistics hub that has attracted over $137 million in investment and is home to over 50 resident companies. TRANS-OIL presented its integrated agri-food operations with an annual processing capacity of 1.2 million tons and export terminals handling up to 6 million tons per year. In Orhei, SEBN MD (Sumitomo Electric Bordnetze) demonstrated how 1.3% of the world's cars use Moldovan electrical systems, while visits to Ionel, Georgette, and Johannes Group highlighted the fashion and textile sector, where traditional craftsmanship combines with modern export ambitions. Moldova Business Week 2025 also served as a platform for dialogue on innovation. The International Forum on Small and Medium Enterprises and Foreign Markets, supported by the Enterprise Europe Network, helped Moldovan entrepreneurs explore opportunities for cross-border expansion. The "Artificial Intelligence as a Strategic Tool" seminar presented insights into how artificial intelligence and generative AI can drive business growth. MITP meetings showcased the benefits of the 7% tax regime at Moldova IT Park and opportunities for collaboration with over 2,400 resident tech companies. The Medical Technologies Forum 2025 and the Moldova NEXT Business Services Forum explored the role of artificial intelligence and digital medical solutions in creating globally competitive services. A key geopolitical dialogue focused on Moldova's role in Ukraine's recovery. The US government's $130 million grant for the Straseni-Gutinas high-voltage power line, which will connect Moldova to the European energy grid, was hailed as a strategic step in ensuring regional energy security. European partners also expressed their commitment to establishing connections between companies and finding reliable partners for reconstruction, creating opportunities for Moldovan businesses in construction, energy, logistics, agriculture, and technology. In concluding MBW 2025, the government emphasized that these achievements are just the beginning. "Now Moldovan companies can operate globally and recruit talented specialists from anywhere—this is our promise to local businesses, the diaspora, and everyone who sees Moldova's potential. Our focus on education and special treatment for the IT sector have led to a tenfold growth in this sector. Now we expect similar success in business services, along with the opportunities offered by industrialization, Ukraine's recovery, and regional projects," stated Moldovan Prime Minister Dorin Recean. "With millions of euros in announced investments, strategic international partnerships signed, and sectors such as IT, automotive, and energy on a growth trajectory, Moldova Business Week 2025 confirmed Moldova's rising profile as a regional hub for innovation, trade, and sustainable development," the Moldovan Investment Agency emphasized.// 23.09.2025 — InfoMarket.
