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IDBank and Idram Continue Cooperation with the “ZARK” Educational FoundationIDBank and Idram Continue Cooperation with the “ZARK” Educational Foundation
Armenia targets Armenia targets "fake bankruptcies" with sweeping new legal code
Armenia and Vietnam discuss prospects for increasing trade turnoverArmenia and Vietnam discuss prospects for increasing trade turnover
Red Wings airline to launch Orenburg-Yerevan flightRed Wings airline to launch Orenburg-Yerevan flight
5th meeting of Armenia-EU Subcommittee on Economic Cooperation and  Other Related Areas held5th meeting of Armenia-EU Subcommittee on Economic Cooperation and  Other Related Areas held
Armenia`s Central Bank  forecasts GDP growth of 7.1-4.7% in 2026,  expecting a resumption of growth in foreign trade Armenia`s Central Bank  forecasts GDP growth of 7.1-4.7% in 2026,  expecting a resumption of growth in foreign trade 
Martin Galstyan: Armenia`s country risk premium is increasing, but  investor confidence remains highMartin Galstyan: Armenia`s country risk premium is increasing, but  investor confidence remains high
Martin Galstyan: Escalation of the Middle East  conflict could have a  1.2-1.7% impact on inflation in ArmeniaMartin Galstyan: Escalation of the Middle East  conflict could have a  1.2-1.7% impact on inflation in Armenia
IDBank issued the 2nd and 3rd tranches of bonds of 2026IDBank issued the 2nd and 3rd tranches of bonds of 2026
Economy Minister  receives EU Ambassador to ArmeniaEconomy Minister  receives EU Ambassador to Armenia
RA Central Bank  maintaining  its key rate due to anticipated  inflation from increased oil prices, supply chain disruptions, and  shifts in trade routes amid the Middle East conflictRA Central Bank  maintaining  its key rate due to anticipated  inflation from increased oil prices, supply chain disruptions, and  shifts in trade routes amid the Middle East conflict
Employment in Armenia shifting towards service sector - EDBEmployment in Armenia shifting towards service sector - EDB
Strong economic growth in most EDB member countries is driven by high  investment activity - Macroeconomic ReviewStrong economic growth in most EDB member countries is driven by high  investment activity - Macroeconomic Review
EDB: The escalated Middle East crisis is the primary new threat to  the global economyEDB: The escalated Middle East crisis is the primary new threat to  the global economy
Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure discusses  railway construction project involving Zvartnots AirportMinistry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure discusses  railway construction project involving Zvartnots Airport
RA Central Bank leaves its key interest rate at 6.5%RA Central Bank leaves its key interest rate at 6.5%
Gold - $4995 per ounceGold - $4995 per ounce
IDBank Launches Special Campaign for SWIFT TransfersIDBank Launches Special Campaign for SWIFT Transfers
Robert Kocharyan: Armenia`s current economic model  is highly  problematicRobert Kocharyan: Armenia`s current economic model  is highly  problematic
International Competition Network`s workshop kicks off in YerevanInternational Competition Network`s workshop kicks off in Yerevan
Yerevan Traffic Management Center implementing digital transport  monitoringYerevan Traffic Management Center implementing digital transport  monitoring
Change in the Executive Management of Converse BankChange in the Executive Management of Converse Bank
Converse Bank shares its capital market expertise at the IV Conference Capital Markets ArmeniaConverse Bank shares its capital market expertise at the IV Conference Capital Markets Armenia
Head of RA Tourism Committee holds meetings with representatives of  relevant Russian agenciesHead of RA Tourism Committee holds meetings with representatives of  relevant Russian agencies
Director General of US and Foreign Commercial Service emphasizes  readiness to work with partners in US industry to promote investment  and tradeDirector General of US and Foreign Commercial Service emphasizes  readiness to work with partners in US industry to promote investment  and trade
Loss ratio under MTPL insurance contracts shows increase from Feb.  2026Loss ratio under MTPL insurance contracts shows increase from Feb.  2026
Armenia honored at MITT 2026 in MoscowArmenia honored at MITT 2026 in Moscow
In Armenia`s interbank foreign exchange market, dollar, ruble  transactions increased from March 9-13, 2026In Armenia`s interbank foreign exchange market, dollar, ruble  transactions increased from March 9-13, 2026
Pashinyan: All settlements without exception must have 24-hour  drinking waterPashinyan: All settlements without exception must have 24-hour  drinking water
EDB Report: Armenia is leading in attracting investments from  Eurasian CountriesEDB Report: Armenia is leading in attracting investments from  Eurasian Countries
IDBank Announces the Launch of the IDDistributor Financial ToolIDBank Announces the Launch of the IDDistributor Financial Tool
EEC unifies confectionery labeling EEC unifies confectionery labeling 
RA Central Bank  issues fraud warningRA Central Bank  issues fraud warning
14% of total power: In 2025, solar energy accounted for nearly  one-seventh of all electricity produced in Armenia-Khudatyan14% of total power: In 2025, solar energy accounted for nearly  one-seventh of all electricity produced in Armenia-Khudatyan
Heads of tax authorities of Armenia and Uzbekistan  discuss  developing bilateral tax cooperationHeads of tax authorities of Armenia and Uzbekistan discuss developing bilateral tax cooperation
Over 20,000 people visit Armenian pavilion at the Foodex Japan  exhibitionOver 20,000 people visit Armenian pavilion at the Foodex Japan exhibition
Armenia simplifies procedure for constructing individual residential  buildingsArmenia simplifies procedure for constructing individual residential  buildings
Over past two years, government`s compensations to farmers total AMD  2.7bln Over past two years, government`s compensations to farmers total AMD  2.7bln 
State Revenue Committee  tightens controls over cross-border cashState Revenue Committee  tightens controls over cross-border cash
Safe Workplace as a Guarantee of DevelopmentSafe Workplace as a Guarantee of Development
Armenia to get 143 million euros from EU Armenia to get 143 million euros from EU 
RA government to allocate additional AMD 4.6bln to reward civil  servants who excelled in latter half of 2025RA government to allocate additional AMD 4.6bln to reward civil  servants who excelled in latter half of 2025
Ambassador: Russia has retained its role as Armenia`s main trade,  economic, and investment partnerAmbassador: Russia has retained its role as Armenia`s main trade,  economic, and investment partner
Spring Promotion at Megamall from Idram&IDBankSpring Promotion at Megamall from Idram&IDBank
Armenia`s Cabinet approves draft presidential decree on conditions  for location of EFSD in Armenia Armenia`s Cabinet approves draft presidential decree on conditions  for location of EFSD in Armenia 
Tenders for road construction in Azerbaijan and Armenia canceledTenders for road construction in Azerbaijan and Armenia canceled
Economy Ministry  discusses challenges and opportunities facing  Armenian mining and metallurgy industry Economy Ministry  discusses challenges and opportunities facing  Armenian mining and metallurgy industry 
Armenia to participate in SIAL Paris 2026Armenia to participate in SIAL Paris 2026
Armenia and EDB join forces for public-private partnership  growthArmenia and EDB join forces for public-private partnership  growth
“We want to buy your item, please provide your card details.” IDBank warns about fraud on classified platforms“We want to buy your item, please provide your card details.” IDBank warns about fraud on classified platforms
RA Central Bank creates instruments to combat scamming RA Central Bank creates instruments to combat scamming 
Khudatyan and Bayraktar discussed potential energy cooperation  Armenia and TurkeyKhudatyan and Bayraktar discussed potential energy cooperation  Armenia and Turkey
EBRD is willing to continue supporting Armenian government in  implementing programs and reforms - Odile Renaud-BassoEBRD is willing to continue supporting Armenian government in  implementing programs and reforms - Odile Renaud-Basso
Armenia will use small modular reactor technology and is currently  evaluating proposals from international partners - PashinyanArmenia will use small modular reactor technology and is currently  evaluating proposals from international partners - Pashinyan
Fresh agricultural produce exports exceed 146,000 tons in 2025 -  Arman KhojoyanFresh agricultural produce exports exceed 146,000 tons in 2025 -  Arman Khojoyan
Starting in 2026, all adult citizens and residents of Armenia are  required to file an income declarationStarting in 2026, all adult citizens and residents of Armenia are  required to file an income declaration
Armenia has significantly increased flower exports - Deputy Economy  Minister Armenia has significantly increased flower exports - Deputy Economy  Minister 
IDBank Goes Global: Mher Abrahamyan`s Interview with the Los Angeles TimesIDBank Goes Global: Mher Abrahamyan`s Interview with the Los Angeles Times
Georgian Startup Helio.AI Enters the Armenian Market through Partnership with GABAGeorgian Startup Helio.AI Enters the Armenian Market through Partnership with GABA
Armenia ranks 69th in defense spending - WBArmenia ranks 69th in defense spending - WB
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Armenia`s Central Bank  forecasts GDP growth of 7.1-4.7% in 2026,  expecting a resumption of growth in foreign trade 

 Tuesday, March 17 2026
Armenia`s Central Bank  forecasts GDP growth of 7.1-4.7% in 2026,  expecting a resumption of growth in foreign trade 

ArmInfo.The Central Bank of Armenia forecasts a GDP growth of 7.1-4.7% in 2026 and then 5.7-5.3% in 2027, also expecting an improvement in foreign trade dynamics. As a result, the absolute value of GDP will increase to 12.6-12.2 trillion drams (in 2026 from an actual 11.3 trillion drams in 2025), with subsequent growth to 13.8-13.3 trillion drams in 2027, as noted in the Central Bank of Armenia's March report, "Monetary Policy for Q1 2026."

Economy

Armenia and Vietnam discuss prospects for increasing trade turnover

ArmInfo. Armenia and Vietnam discussed prospects for increasing bilateral trade turnover.

Red Wings airline to launch Orenburg-Yerevan flight

ArmInfo.  The Russian airline Red Wings plans to launch a new flight between Orenburg and Yerevan. This was announced in a statement by the airline. Red Wings has opened ticket sales for a new direct route between Orenburg and Yerevan.

5th meeting of Armenia-EU Subcommittee on Economic Cooperation and  Other Related Areas held
Economy Minister  receives EU Ambassador to Armenia

Finance and banks

IDBank and Idram Continue Cooperation with the “ZARK” Educational Foundation

ArmInfo. IDBank and Idram continue their cooperation with the “ZARK” Educational Foundation within the framework of educational and social programs, contributing to youth development and fostering positive change in communities.

Armenia targets "fake bankruptcies" with sweeping new legal code

ArmInfo. Armenia is undertaking another attempt to resolve bankruptcy-related issues. During its March 18 meeting, the RA National Assembly Committee on State and Legal Affairs issued a positive opinion on the Bankruptcy Code and a supporting package of related laws submitted by the RA government for first reading.

Martin Galstyan: Armenia`s country risk premium is increasing, but  investor confidence remains high
Martin Galstyan: Escalation of the Middle East  conflict could have a  1.2-1.7% impact on inflation in Armenia

Insurance

Loss ratio under MTPL insurance contracts shows increase from Feb.  2026

ArmInfo. In the Armenian insurance market, the loss ratio for compulsory motor third-party liability insurance (CMTPLI), after declining throughout 2025 from 81.8% to 76.3%, has begun to rise since 2026, reaching 80.2% in the first two months (versus 77.5% in January-February 2025). This is  evidenced by data from the Armenian Bureau of Motor Insurers.

Over past two years, government`s compensations to farmers total AMD  2.7bln 

ArmInfo. Over the past two years, the state has compensated farmers whose crops were damaged by hail, totaling over 2.7 billion drams. Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan announced this on his Facebook page.

Motor Insurers` Bureau of Armenia: Increased maximum compensation  limits under new MTPL canons to come into effect on April 1, 2026
Minister: The universal health insurance system is the most important  guarantee of citizens` health
Statistics

Armenia`s natural population growth rate  decreased by 20.6% in 2025

ArmInfo.In 2025, 32,042 children were born in Armenia, a decrease of 4.6% compared to the previous year. The birth rate per 1,000 inhabitants for the reporting year was 10.4 per thousand, down from 11.1 per thousand in the  previous year.

By 2026, Armenia`s population to reach 3.1 million

ArmInfo.Armenia's population will reach 3.097 million by 2026, showing a 0.7% increase, or 20,800 people, compared to the 2025 estimate, according to data from the Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia.

Armenia`s services sector growth slows down
Armenia`s trade sector saw a slowdown in growth in January 2026
Digest

Gold - $4995 per ounce

ArmInfo. Gold prices fell on Monday due to concerns about accelerating inflation in the world's largest economies due to the conflict in the Middle East.

The dollar is strengthening against major global currencies

ArmInfo. The US dollar is confidently strengthening against major global currencies amid the ongoing escalation of the Middle East conflict.

Asset outflow from Dubai has begun.
The Middle East conflict threatens the global economy, says the head of the IMF

Energy

Khudatyan and Bayraktar discussed potential energy cooperation  Armenia and Turkey

ArmInfo. RA Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure David Khudatyan met with Turkish Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar in Paris.

Armenia will use small modular reactor technology and is currently  evaluating proposals from international partners - Pashinyan

ArmInfo.Small modular reactor (SMR) technology offers promising prospects, as stated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, when addressing  the second Nuclear Energy Summit in Paris.  

Ongoing joint projects with Rosatom discussed in Yerevan
Narek Karapetyan: Qualified human resources needed to address energy  sector issues

Technology

Yerevan Traffic Management Center implementing digital transport  monitoring

ArmInfo.The Yerevan Traffic Management Center, established in January 2026, has already completed approximately 70% of the route network and stop comparison work, and 81 routes (64 bus, 5 trolleybus, and 12 minibus) have been digitized. Eduard Ayvazyan, Director of the Center, announced this during a  working meeting of the City Hall.

Georgian Startup Helio.AI Enters the Armenian Market through Partnership with GABA

ArmInfo. The Georgian technology startup Helio.AI has officially entered the Armenian market. The company has signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Georgian-Armenian Business Association (GABA), aimed at strengthening regional business opportunities and supporting collaboration between Georgian and Armenian companies.

Armenia, Microsoft discuss development of joint educational  initiatives 
Oracle Corporation views Armenia as promising destination for opening  its employment and development centers
Real estate

Mortgage transactions in Armenia increased by 32.2% in 2025

ArmInfo.In 2025, there were 11,070 mortgage transactions concluded in Armenia, exceeding the  2024 figure by 32.2%,  according to data from the State Committee of Real Estate Cadastre of the Republic of Armenia.

Real estate purchase and sale transactions by foreigners increased by  13.4% in 2025

ArmInfo.In Armenia, there were 4,413 real estate purchase and sale transactions  carried out by foreign citizens in 2025, a 13.4% increase compared to 2024.  According to data from the State Committee of the Real Estate  Cadastre of the Republic of Armenia, foreigners accounted for 7.4% of the total number of transactions (compared to 6.7% in 2024).

Emerging stagnation of apartment prices in Yerevan fueling  double-digit growth in sales transactions
Mortgages in Armenia have been growing for the third year in a row, but the pace is slowing down
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