Moldovan authorities are discussing with Qatar the terms for entering a new market with agri-food products, with a particular focus on sanitary and veterinary requirements for animal-derived goods. Following the talks, the parties have moved closer to establishing a framework for institutional cooperation that could streamline trade procedures and open up additional opportunities for exporters.
The customs and border authorities of Moldova and Romania have agreed on additional measures designed to speed up the passage of freight through the busiest border crossings. These measures include reorganizing inspection procedures, redistributing traffic flows, and strengthening coordination between agencies to reduce lines and increase border capacity.
In Moldova, maximum retail prices for major petroleum products continue to decline, and compared to the figures from late September, the maximum price for AI-95 gasoline has decreased by 3.83 lei per liter, and the maximum price for standard diesel fuel has decreased by 1.11 lei per liter
Chinese companies have expressed interest in launching joint projects with Moldova in a number of sectors—ranging from energy and logistics to agriculture and the digital economy. At a specialized forum in China, the parties discussed possible forms of cooperation, including investment, the development of production capacity, and technology transfer.
In Moldova, sectoral indicators pointed to an improvement in economic activity in the third quarter of 2026, although the regulator also noted factors that could intensify inflationary pressures in the coming months. In explaining its latest monetary policy decision, the National Bank highlighted trends in production, trade, transportation, and consumer demand, as well as changes in foreign trade.
The National Bank of Moldova noted that the balance of risks for inflation in the medium term remains tilted toward rising prices, although the situation may change by the end of the forecast horizon. The regulator attributes this to external uncertainty and a number of domestic factors, and a new inflation review with an updated forecast will be published in the coming days.
Moldova continues to strengthen its position in the Asian wine market, while the structure of its exports is shifting noticeably toward a broader geographic reach. Amid growing interest from a number of countries in the region, China remains a key market; the full version of this article provides details on how export flows are shifting and which markets are emerging as new growth areas.
Moldova and China have agreed to deepen trade and investment ties, while also easing access for selected Moldovan agricultural goods to the Chinese market. The talks in Shanghai also opened the door to new cooperation in energy, logistics, tourism and other sectors, with several joint initiatives now moving forward.
Moldova could conclude its EU accession negotiations in 2028 if it maintains the pace of reforms seen in recent years, according to the European Commission
Another phase of the EcoVoucher program has concluded in Moldova, during which thousands of families were able to replace their old household appliances with more energy-efficient ones with government support. Authorities note that part of the unused budget will be allocated to the next phase of the program, and the cumulative impact is already evident in a noticeable reduction in electricity consumption and emissions.
From October 26 to November 1, 12.21 million cubic meters of natural gas were consumed on the right bank of the Nistru, which is 43.3% less than during the same period last year, when consumption totaled 21.55 million cubic meters
The National Tourism Office has called on representatives of the tourism industry to register to participate in Moldova's national pavilion at international trade shows scheduled for 2027.
The state-owned company Energocom announced that it has completed its gas preparations for the cold season and is now moving on to forming its electricity procurement portfolio. The company plans to cover the shortfall by sourcing from external markets, taking into account regional market conditions and the availability of transmission capacity.
The Moldovan government issued a clarification following reports of the alleged sale of Ukrainian grain on the domestic market, emphasizing that this refers only to transit through the country's territory. The Cabinet of Ministers also highlighted the risks to critical infrastructure and cited data that, according to them, confirms the importance of this flow for the railway industry and port logistics.
The EBRD and the Green Climate Fund are expanding their support for environmentally sustainable cities and allocating 87 million euros to build more sustainable urban infrastructure in 15 countries, including Moldova
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