A new shopping centre, developed by SUMMA and FIBA, is set to be built in Stăuceni, with an estimated investment of around €250 million. On 28 October 2026, the government announced the launch of construction and presented the project as a source of jobs and services.
In brief
According to the government, the investment in the shopping centre in Stăuceni is equivalent to approximately 1.3% of Moldova’s GDP.
Prime Minister Vasile Tofan linked the project in Stăuceni to the development of services and the attraction of visitors from neighbouring countries.
SUMMA and FIBA are also developing energy projects, including a wind farm with a capacity of more than 40 MW and an energy storage system of more than 10 MWh.
What does the investment in Stăuceni involve?
The shopping centre in Stăuceni is a private project by SUMMA and FIBA, and the figure of around €250 million is an estimate of the investment. The government ranks it among the largest private investment projects undertaken in the Republic of Moldova since independence was declared.
The government cites the figure of approximately 1.3% of GDP to illustrate the scale of the project. The announced sum refers to the investment in the shopping centre, not to a budget allocation.
What economic effects does the government cite?
Prime Minister Vasile Tofan, who attended the construction launch event, said that projects of this scale help create jobs and develop services. He linked the attraction of major private investment to accelerating economic growth.
Tofan also cited the possibility that the new shopping centre could attract visitors from neighbouring countries. In the prime minister’s presentation, shopping, restaurants, wine and events could be part of the offer for visitors coming to Chișinău for a weekend.
What other sectors are the developers investing in?
SUMMA and FIBA have previously invested in tourism, hotel services and healthcare, according to the government. The two companies are also developing energy projects, including a wind farm with a capacity of more than 40 MW and an energy storage system of more than 10 MWh.
Sources
- Guvernul Republicii Moldova — Un nou proiect de 250 de milioane de euro la Stăuceni. Premierul Vasile Tofan: „Sunt investitori care cunosc Moldova, au investit aici și aleg să investească din nou – la o scară mult mai mare”
Written with AI assistance from the official sources above; facts were automatically checked against the sources.
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