After three years of continuous decline—from approximately 1.94 billion to 1.39 billion euros—Moldova's agricultural exports resumed growth starting in the third quarter of 2025 and reached 1.79 billion euros - Veaceslav Ioniţă
In Moldova, the labor force (the economically active population aged 15–89) totaled 926,900 people in the second quarter of 2026, an increase of 2.5% compared with the first quarter
Moldova's GDP growth in 2026 is expected to be 1.8%, rather than the 2.4% projected when the draft law on the 2026 state budget was being prepared.
More than 40 Moldovan wineries will participate in the 6th Moldovan Wine Festival in București, which will take place on September 5–6
Moldova intends to attract new Greek investment into its economy, including in the IT, pharmaceutical, agritourism, and medical tourism sectors
Moldova's national budget deficit for January–July 2026 totaled 8.702 billion lei, which is 1.356 billion lei (18.5%) higher than the figure for the same period in 2025.
The National Bank's foreign exchange reserves reached a new all-time high and increased significantly during the most recent reporting week. The regulator's statistics reflect trends that allow for an assessment not only of the current level of reserves but also of changes since the beginning of the year and in comparison with previous periods.
Moldova is considering measures that could partially curb the rise in gas rates by reducing network operators' costs. One such initiative could be a change in the rules for meter inspections, which, according to the Ministry of Energy, could have a significant impact on the final cost of gas distribution for consumers.
Moldova's industrial sector showed significant growth in the first half of the year, although the trend varied across sectors. The most significant changes were recorded in a number of manufacturing sectors and in the energy sector, while output in certain sectors, on the other hand, declined.
Industrial producer prices in Moldova edged higher in July, with the latest data showing mixed trends across the main sectors of the economy. The figures point to continued pressure in some segments, while one key area remained stable, underscoring a nuanced picture that may matter for businesses watching input costs and industrial momentum.
Chisinau Airport continues to see a significant increase in passenger traffic and has become one of Europe's leaders in terms of growth rates among airports of its size. Against the backdrop of more moderate market trends overall, this is drawing increased attention to the airport's future infrastructure development and potential changes to its operations.
The 11th National Wine Conference will be held in Moldova on August 25 to discuss the industry's future prospects and attract investment
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