The International Stock Exchange of Moldova has begun admitting brokers and issuers to the capital market, moving into the final stage before trading begins. The first listings are expected in the near future, and at the same time, the exchange is testing its technological infrastructure and preparing the platform for the introduction of new financial instruments.
Moldova held consultations in the United States on the creation of a financing fund designed to expand local companies' access to private capital and support their growth. During talks with international institutions and representatives of the diaspora, key parameters of the future mechanism were discussed, including preparing companies for investment, managing the fund, and the amount of financing required.
As part of Moldova Business Week, a forum dedicated to investment and export potential in the healthcare sector will be held in Moldova. Participants from government agencies, the medical and pharmaceutical sectors, as well as investors and international experts, will discuss the industry's prospects, including the development of clinics, drug manufacturing, and new financing avenues.
In Moldova, water use regulations have been tightened during the state of emergency: water withdrawals from the Nistru and Prut rivers for irrigation have been suspended, and a number of non-priority uses have been temporarily restricted. The decision affects the operations of water supply operators, plans for uninterrupted water supply, and measures to ensure water for critical facilities in the event of a potential water shortage.
The Moldovan Prime Minister held a series of meetings in New York with representatives of U.S. businesses, investment funds, and financial institutions, inviting them to consider investment projects in the country. They discussed investment prospects in key sectors, the development of the energy sector, and the use of AI in public administration, as well as measures to reduce barriers for investors.
Moldova is accelerating the scaling up of energy efficiency programs in the residential and public sectors: authorities and development partners are discussing new investments and preparations for the next phase of projects. Against the backdrop of initiatives already underway, market participants are reviewing their plans for the coming years and assessing whether there will be sufficient resources and experts to carry them out.
The volume of remittances to Moldova via banks has increased significantly over the first eight months of this year, although August showed mixed trends: following July's peak, inflows declined compared to the previous month but remained significantly higher than last year's level. The National Bank also disclosed how the currency composition of remittances is changing and which categories of transactions are included in the statistics.
The National Bank's foreign exchange reserves reached a new all-time high, continuing to rise at the end of the most recent reporting week. The regulator's statistics also show a noticeable increase in this figure since the beginning of the year, and the full version of the article provides details on the trends and a comparison with previous records.
The Ministry of Agriculture discussed the situation in the vegetable-growing sector, where producers face a number of challenges at every stage of the supply chain—from cultivation to marketing and processing. Particular attention was paid to support measures, attracting new participants into the economic cycle, and tools that could reshape the market in the coming years.
The UN has expressed its readiness to support Moldova in implementing policies aimed at inclusive development and improving the well-being of the population. At a meeting with the Minister of Finance, the parties discussed the role of tax and budget policies in sustainable growth, business support, and the financing of key social sectors.
Moldova and Ireland discussed expanding economic cooperation and attracting new investment against the backdrop of deepening political dialogue and Chisinau's progress toward European integration. The agenda also included issues that could significantly impact bilateral relations and the business environment, including new agreements and the strengthening of diplomatic presence.
Moldova is preparing to introduce a new-style passport with enhanced security features and an updated design, and the cost of obtaining the document within the standard processing time will increase. Authorities attribute the fee increase to rising costs for new passport forms and security measures; existing passports will remain valid until their expiration dates.
The National Bank of Moldova discussed with the European Central Bank the further development of payment infrastructure and digital banking supervision tools in the context of European integration. Particular attention was paid to the MIA instant payment system and the possibilities for aligning it with European payment solutions, which could mark an important milestone for the country's financial sector.
Moldova and Germany have agreed on a new phase of cooperation in the field of sustainable energy: the parties intend to strengthen the exchange of expertise and collaborate on energy efficiency, heat supply, and support for the energy transition. As part of the partnership, practical initiatives, training, and project development to attract international financing are planned; however, key details of the agreement and next steps will only become clear from the full version of the report.
The European Commission is wrapping up its evaluation of applications for the Moldova investment competition: interest in the program turned out to be significantly higher than expected, and some of the projects have already received preliminary support. The focus is on initiatives in key economic sectors, and selection is based on several criteria, making the results of the call for proposals particularly important for the market.
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