The French group of companies Qair, specializing in the construction of RES facilities, will build in Moldova the country’s largest wind power plant (WPP) with a capacity of 27.5 MW, the company said. Qair has won the relevant tender in Moldova.
The report also notes that in Romania, the group has been awarded a second 50MW contract for price difference (CfD) for its 100MW Cobadin wind farm under construction in the Constanta region, and is also constructing an 8MW wind farm in Bordei-Verde, a project supported by the EU. With the wind power project in Moldova, the total capacity of the company’s wind power plants under construction will amount to 135.5 MW.
“The signing of the agreement in Moldova reflects the growing complementarity of the Moldovan and Romanian markets, which are now coordinated by a single operator. This allows Qair to optimize asset management and maximize the return on its investment in the region,” the statement said.
Qair also has 1.7 GW of wind, solar and energy storage capacity in operation or under construction in the UK, Poland, Germany and France. The group is developing a portfolio of projects totaling 34 GW in 20 countries in Europe, Latin America and Africa.
In June, Moldova’s Ministry of Energy identified 4 companies that will invest €200 million over three years to build wind and solar parks with a total capacity of 165 MW. A new round of tenders for the construction of RES with an estimated capacity of up to 173 MW is scheduled for October 2025.
The development of RES generation in Moldova will contribute to the realization of the authorities’ plans to ensure at least 30% of electricity consumption from renewable sources by 2030. In 2024, Moldova’s RES generation generated 691,000 MWh of electricity, representing 16.7% of annual consumption.
China will take measures to reduce steel output in 2025-2026, Reuters writes, citing an informed source and an official document from the ministries of industry, environment and others it has consulted. According to the document, the world’s largest steel producer will also severely limit new capacity.
“The steel industry has faced overcapacity and insufficient effective demand, resulting in a supply-demand imbalance affecting the quality and efficiency of development,” the document said.
The document does not set production reduction targets. However, it notes, such reduction will be achieved by closing obsolete and inefficient furnaces and supporting the development of advanced enterprises.
At the same time, it plans to increase the industry’s value-added by 4% per year, invest in new technologies and encourage the use of steel in housing and infrastructure construction.
Beijing will also strengthen measures to ensure stability in the cost and supply of raw materials, including iron ore and coking coal, and take steps to strengthen the management of steel exports, the document said. An informed source confirmed the authenticity of the document and said it was the latest version.
The Ukrainian Business Award is an independent award that recognizes the best companies in Ukraine for their contribution to the economy and society. The winners are selected based on objective data and expert opinions.
The award is a confirmation of Rauta’s leadership in the construction market and its contribution to the development of the Ukrainian economy, as the company continues to operate steadily, introduce new technologies and actively participate in the restoration of destroyed buildings during the full-scale invasion. Since 2022, the company has participated in the reconstruction of the Retroville shopping center, two supermarkets and the Novus logistics terminal, Forum Park Plaza in Kyiv, Pinocchio kindergarten in Bucha, and a truck service station in Odesa.
JSC OTP BANK is on the second place in several July ratings of the Settlement Center for servicing contracts in the financial markets. In particular, in the overall rating of clearing members, among clearing members in the securities market and among clearing members in the repo and foreign exchange swap markets, OTP Bank is the second. This information is published on the website of the Settlement Center. OTP Bank is a leader among banking institutions with foreign capital, and it is also ahead of several state-owned banks.
“In the first seven months of 2025, our individual clients purchased government bonds for a total amount of UAH 7.7 billion in equivalent. Up to 99% of all transactions are conducted in the banking application,” said Valeria Ovcharuk, product owner of OTP BANK.
She reminded that thanks to the OTP Bank UA application, you can invest in government bonds directly at auctions of the Ministry of Finance or buy bonds from the Bank’s portfolio 24/7, from anywhere in the world. “Among our clients, 48% go to auctions on their own, while the rest prefer to buy from the portfolio. There is a large selection, and customers can compare rates, maturities, and interest payment options as if in an online store,” said Ovcharuk.
To learn more about investing in domestic government bonds through the OTP Bank UA app, please follow the link.
On September 26, 2025, Kyiv will host the 19th Customer Experience Conference, the only cross-industry conference in Ukraine that turns conversations about customer experience into the language of systems and profit.
The leitmotif of the 2025 event is CX as a system for profit.
Against the backdrop of war, market instability, and staff fatigue, it is systemic customer centricity that is becoming a critical advantage. Companies that shape the customer experience not intuitively, but through metrics, structure, and transparency, show better capitalization, efficiency, and long-term loyalty.
What is the focus of the program?
Among the speakers:
Speakers will share transformation practices in times of turbulence, cases of CX systems implementation, and approaches to team experience design.
19′ Customer Experience Conference is a platform that helps companies move from chaotic efforts to a mature model of working with customer experience.
Who should attend:
Date: September 26, 2025
Location: Kyiv, Ramada Event Hall + Online
Event partners: Oschadbank, Kormotech, Linkos Group
Tickets and details: https://kagroup.ua/cx
Contact: info@kagroup.ua | +38 (063) 247 94 74
From September 4 to 6, 2025, Riga FOOD 2025, a key industry event in the Baltic region, will be held in Riga, Latvia. Every year, it brings together hundreds of manufacturers, distributors and buyers from many countries. In 2024, more than 400 companies from 25 countries took part in the exhibition.
This year, the Department of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development of the Kyiv City State Administration is organizing a consolidated stand “MADE IN KYIV” with an area of 36 m², where the products of leading Kyiv food producers will be presented.
Participation is free of charge for companies. This project is being implemented within the framework of the City Target Program for Promoting the Development of Industry, Entrepreneurship and the Consumer Market for 2024-2025.
Also, on September 5, the Business Forum of Ukrainian-Latvian Cooperation and the presentation of Kyiv’s export potential will be held with the participation of representatives of Kyiv and Riga city administrations, Kyiv-based manufacturers and companies from the Baltic region. The program includes presentations from both sides, b2b meetings, and the signing of cooperation agreements.
“The city systematically supports Kyiv business and, especially, its access to international markets. Our producers are competitive, and Made in Kyiv is becoming a recognizable sign of trust abroad” – said Volodymyr Kostikov, Director of the Department of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development of the Kyiv City State Administration.
The stand will feature:
Participation in Riga FOOD 2025 is an opportunity for the capital’s producers to expand exports and establish new connections. For the capital, it is a confirmation of the systematic work to support the city’s industrial potential and present Kyiv as an export and investment platform to an international audience.
Interfax-Ukraine is a media partner of the event.