Government & EU agenda: Moldova’s autumn parliamentary session kicks off 1 September, with EU law harmonization as the top priority. New cabinet leadership: Claudiu Năsui (Economy & Digitalization) and Eugeniu Osmochescu (Agriculture) took the oath, with promises of a “European economy,” less bureaucracy, and smart farming plus irrigation. Tax & business rules: Moldova will standardize VAT/excise for goods imported from Transnistria starting 1 September (phased by product type). The zero tax on undistributed profits is extended, but only briefly. Social payments: CNAS funded the first installment of pensions and social benefits for September, totaling 73 million lei, with payments scheduled across early September. Energy & fuel supply: Moldova imported over 5,000 tons of diesel and about 2,000 tons of petrol in two days to replenish stocks; shortages are easing. Trade & industry: ABS 2000 opened a glass recycling plant in Romania (80,000 tons/year capacity), supported via Romania’s NRRP and backed by maib. Local business showcase: “Local Product 2026” at Moldexpo brings 300+ Moldovan companies to promote domestic production and exports. Diplomacy & investment ties: Turkey’s ambassador received a diplomatic merit medal; Moldova-Turkey trade topped €478m in the first five months of 2026.