AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoIndustry: Prime Minister Vasile Tofan visited factories in Fălești and Ungheni, where producers supplying European carmakers and fashion brands discussed expanding output, hiring workers and easing red tape. One company welcomed a new zero tax on reinvested profits. Connectivity: Moldova is pushing ahead with links to European transport corridors, including an A8 connection, a bridge at Ungheni and European-gauge rail, to cut logistics costs and improve market access. Startups: Moldova was named Europe’s fastest-growing startup ecosystem, with its index score up 91.9% year on year and its global ranking rising to 82nd. Trade & Farming: The trade deficit reached €4.42 billion in the first eight months of 2026. Separately, the EBRD is providing €102.9 million for irrigation upgrades, while Japan is backing a $55 million agricultural machinery modernization project. EU Market Access: Moldova opened negotiations on clusters covering the internal market and competitiveness, part of its broader push to align with EU rules and attract investment.
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