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Possibilities of expanding cooperation between Armenia and Latvia in the field of high technology were discussedPossibilities of expanding cooperation between Armenia and Latvia in the field of high technology were discussed
On the Armenian interbank currency market, dollar transactions decreased from October 26 to 30, while ruble transactions began to grow.On the Armenian interbank currency market, dollar transactions decreased from October 26 to 30, while ruble transactions began to grow.
IDBank Supports the Reconstruction of the Spandaryan Canal: Commemorative Plaque Dedicated to the Project SignedIDBank Supports the Reconstruction of the Spandaryan Canal: Commemorative Plaque Dedicated to the Project Signed
IDBank and Idram Presented Several Environmental Initiatives at COP17IDBank and Idram Presented Several Environmental Initiatives at COP17
The Central Bank of Armenia is working on creating a mechanism to insure clients affected by cybercrime.The Central Bank of Armenia is working on creating a mechanism to insure clients affected by cybercrime.
The Ministry of Economy considered the possibility of implementing an extended producer responsibility system with the support of UNIDO.The Ministry of Economy considered the possibility of implementing an extended producer responsibility system with the support of UNIDO.
The retention of a significant portion of non-resident funds in Armenia can be seen as indirect evidence of the quality of services provided by banks, says the head of the Central Bank.The retention of a significant portion of non-resident funds in Armenia can be seen as indirect evidence of the quality of services provided by banks, says the head of the Central Bank.
Cognacs from Armenia and Georgia have been included in the Belarusian register of hazardous products.Cognacs from Armenia and Georgia have been included in the Belarusian register of hazardous products.
Economist: Armenia`s withdrawal from the EAEU could lead to the cessation of financial intermediation, and such a scenario would deal a much stronger blow to the country`s economyEconomist: Armenia`s withdrawal from the EAEU could lead to the cessation of financial intermediation, and such a scenario would deal a much stronger blow to the country`s economy
Armenia and India discussed prospects for developing trade, economic, and investment cooperationArmenia and India discussed prospects for developing trade, economic, and investment cooperation
Martin Galstyan: The Central Bank of Armenia raised the budgetary liquidity ratio to 2.25%, estimating the amount of additional capital to absorb unexpected losses under an expected shock of 250 billion dramsMartin Galstyan: The Central Bank of Armenia raised the budgetary liquidity ratio to 2.25%, estimating the amount of additional capital to absorb unexpected losses under an expected shock of 250 billion drams
The Minister of Economy listened to proposals from the Armenian business community.The Minister of Economy listened to proposals from the Armenian business community.
Sevak Mikaelyan became a member of the Board of the Central Bank of ArmeniaSevak Mikaelyan became a member of the Board of the Central Bank of Armenia
Yerevan became the cheapest foreign holiday destination for Russians in November.Yerevan became the cheapest foreign holiday destination for Russians in November.
Armenia and Iran intend to intensify cooperation in the field of high technologiesArmenia and Iran intend to intensify cooperation in the field of high technologies
«Here’s the screenshot, the money has been transferred»: IDBank warns of fake payment scams«Here’s the screenshot, the money has been transferred»: IDBank warns of fake payment scams
The Chairman of the State Revenue Committee of Armenia took part in the global event of the Smart Customs project, which was held at the WTO headquarters in BrusselsThe Chairman of the State Revenue Committee of Armenia took part in the global event of the Smart Customs project, which was held at the WTO headquarters in Brussels
The RA Ambassador to the United States presented Armenia`s investment potentialThe RA Ambassador to the United States presented Armenia`s investment potential
Digital Architecture for a Sustainable Future: IDBank`s Article in Regional Post Magazine             Digital Architecture for a Sustainable Future: IDBank`s Article in Regional Post Magazine            
First Steps in Your Career with IDBank: 16th Cycle of IDream LaunchedFirst Steps in Your Career with IDBank: 16th Cycle of IDream Launched
Rate.Trading. New Digital Culture of Currency ExchangeRate.Trading. New Digital Culture of Currency Exchange
Armenia notes the importance of creating conditions that will enable the effective and responsible use of AI tools for the benefit of the public and private sectors.Armenia notes the importance of creating conditions that will enable the effective and responsible use of AI tools for the benefit of the public and private sectors.
The Armenian Minister of Finance discussed education development and business support with the head of AGFUND.The Armenian Minister of Finance discussed education development and business support with the head of AGFUND.
Sevak Mikaelyan: The country`s banking system`s loan portfolio has already approached 9 trillion drams.Sevak Mikaelyan: The country`s banking system`s loan portfolio has already approached 9 trillion drams.
Participants of the EFSD conference in Astana discussed economic policy priorities in the new cycleParticipants of the EFSD conference in Astana discussed economic policy priorities in the new cycle
EFSD: Increased economic activity will help Armenia respond to demographic challengesEFSD: Increased economic activity will help Armenia respond to demographic challenges
Armenia and Norway expressed interest in expanding economic cooperationArmenia and Norway expressed interest in expanding economic cooperation
Candidate for Member of the Central Bank Council: Possible Changes in Energy Prices Could Seriously Affect Armenia’s Macroeconomic StabilityCandidate for Member of the Central Bank Council: Possible Changes in Energy Prices Could Seriously Affect Armenia’s Macroeconomic Stability
In Armenia, confectionery, semi-finished products, and frozen foods will be included in the list of goods subject to labeling.In Armenia, confectionery, semi-finished products, and frozen foods will be included in the list of goods subject to labeling.
As of January 1, 2027, Armenia`s universal health insurance system will expand to cover more than 350,000 citizensAs of January 1, 2027, Armenia`s universal health insurance system will expand to cover more than 350,000 citizens
Developing a green bond market requires not only cooperation between all players, but also direct government participationDeveloping a green bond market requires not only cooperation between all players, but also direct government participation
Deputy Prime Minister: The railway under the TRIPP project will be built along the same route it used during Soviet timesDeputy Prime Minister: The railway under the TRIPP project will be built along the same route it used during Soviet times
Ministry of Finance: It is too early to say what impact the implementation of the TRIPP project will have on Armenia`s state budget.Ministry of Finance: It is too early to say what impact the implementation of the TRIPP project will have on Armenia`s state budget.
Digital Future and Sustainable Development: IDBank`s Chairman of the Management Board in an Interview with ForbesDigital Future and Sustainable Development: IDBank`s Chairman of the Management Board in an Interview with Forbes
Armenian companies will receive benefits when exporting services to the UAE marketArmenian companies will receive benefits when exporting services to the UAE market
The reporting procedure for public sector organizations will be streamlined in ArmeniaThe reporting procedure for public sector organizations will be streamlined in Armenia
Armenia and Poland discussed the possibility of expanding bilateral cooperation in the customs and tax spheresArmenia and Poland discussed the possibility of expanding bilateral cooperation in the customs and tax spheres
Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Receives ADB Vice PresidentArmenian Deputy Prime Minister Receives ADB Vice President
Idram and IDBank Support Innovative Solutions for Biodiversity Preservation. COP17Idram and IDBank Support Innovative Solutions for Biodiversity Preservation. COP17
Wizz Air has launched a new flight from Armenia to the NetherlandsWizz Air has launched a new flight from Armenia to the Netherlands
The Central Bank of Armenia will increase the countercyclical capital buffer twice in the first half of 2027: from February to 2% and from May to 2.25%The Central Bank of Armenia will increase the countercyclical capital buffer twice in the first half of 2027: from February to 2% and from May to 2.25%
The Armenian delegation took part in the 33rd session of the Coordination Council of Heads of Tax Authorities of the CIS in TajikistanThe Armenian delegation took part in the 33rd session of the Coordination Council of Heads of Tax Authorities of the CIS in Tajikistan
ADB can help Armenia promote exports and expand marketsADB can help Armenia promote exports and expand markets
The Armenian Ambassador attended the inauguration of the US Ambassador for Cyberspace and Digital Policy.The Armenian Ambassador attended the inauguration of the US Ambassador for Cyberspace and Digital Policy.
Armenia highly appreciates the World Bank`s commitment to providing the necessary financial resources to enhance climate resilienceArmenia highly appreciates the World Bank`s commitment to providing the necessary financial resources to enhance climate resilience
The The "Climate Change and Women" Award Ceremony Took Place at COP17: Idram and IDBank
Armenia’s banking system increased payments to the state treasury by 13.7% over nine months.Armenia’s banking system increased payments to the state treasury by 13.7% over nine months.
Armenian telecom operators paid $91.1 million into the state budget over the first nine months of 2026.Armenian telecom operators paid $91.1 million into the state budget over the first nine months of 2026.
Possible prospects for cooperation between Armenia and DEKRA discussed in YerevanPossible prospects for cooperation between Armenia and DEKRA discussed in Yerevan
Armenia’s SRC Chief Meets U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of StateArmenia’s SRC Chief Meets U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State
In Armenia, the industrial price index has increased significantlyIn Armenia, the industrial price index has increased significantly
The State Revenue Committee reminds that the deadline for filing declarations for the 2025 reporting year is November 1, 2026The State Revenue Committee reminds that the deadline for filing declarations for the 2025 reporting year is November 1, 2026
Economic activity in Armenia slowed to 6.9% in January-September 2026, but foreign trade returned to growthEconomic activity in Armenia slowed to 6.9% in January-September 2026, but foreign trade returned to growth
Badalyan: Omani business are showing interest in Armenian agricultural productsBadalyan: Omani business are showing interest in Armenian agricultural products
China sees opportunities for cooperation with Armenia in the fields of agriculture, science and technology, etc.China sees opportunities for cooperation with Armenia in the fields of agriculture, science and technology, etc.
Armenia`s top 5 taxpayers paid $686.4 million to the state treasury in the first nine months of the year, with a 24% year-on-year increase. ZMMK, Ardshinbank, and Gazprom Armenia topped the listArmenia`s top 5 taxpayers paid $686.4 million to the state treasury in the first nine months of the year, with a 24% year-on-year increase. ZMMK, Ardshinbank, and Gazprom Armenia topped the list
Compared to 2018, state funding for R&D in Armenia has increased almost 2.8 timesCompared to 2018, state funding for R&D in Armenia has increased almost 2.8 times
At a meeting of the State Investment Committee, a number of projects in the areas of water management, road infrastructure, rescue services, and digitalization were approvedAt a meeting of the State Investment Committee, a number of projects in the areas of water management, road infrastructure, rescue services, and digitalization were approved
On the Armenian interbank currency market from October 19 to 23, dollar transactions remained on the rise, while ruble transactions began to declineOn the Armenian interbank currency market from October 19 to 23, dollar transactions remained on the rise, while ruble transactions began to decline
A DFC senior policy officer visited Yerevan to develop a portfolio of potential investment projects in ArmeniaA DFC senior policy officer visited Yerevan to develop a portfolio of potential investment projects in Armenia
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Possibilities of expanding cooperation between Armenia and Latvia in the field of high technology were discussed

 Saturday, October 31 2026
Possibilities of expanding cooperation between Armenia and Latvia in the field of high technology were discussed

ArmInfo. Aramayis Grigoryan, Deputy Minister of High-Tech Industry and Artificial Intelligence of the Republic of Armenia, participated in the 9th annual Techritory conference in Latvia, which was held under the motto "Security and Well-Being through Digitalization and Connectivity."

Economy

The Ministry of Economy considered the possibility of implementing an extended producer responsibility system with the support of UNIDO.

ArmInfo. Armenian Deputy Minister of Economy Tigran Gasparyan received a delegation led by Qiong Zhou, Deputy Director-General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and Executive Director of the Directorate for Technical Cooperation and Sustainable Industrial Development.

Cognacs from Armenia and Georgia have been included in the Belarusian register of hazardous products.

ArmInfo. Cognacs from Armenia and Georgia have been included in the Belarusian register of hazardous products. According to the State Standard, reviewed by a TASS correspondent, the import and circulation of two brands of this alcoholic beverage has been banned since October 31.

Armenia and India discussed prospects for developing trade, economic, and investment cooperation
The Minister of Economy listened to proposals from the Armenian business community.

Finance and banks

On the Armenian interbank currency market, dollar transactions decreased from October 26 to 30, while ruble transactions began to grow.

ArmInfo. From October 26 to 30, dollar transactions on the Armenian interbank currency market declined, while ruble transactions began to rise. Meanwhile, euro transactions have been suspended for the third week. Specifically, dollar transactions reversed from a 2.2-fold increase to a 32% decline, while ruble transactions, conversely, reversed from a 14.5% decline to a 7% increase. This allowed the weekly volume of ruble transactions to maintain its dominance over dollar transactions, with the gap increasing from 2x to 3.1x.

IDBank Supports the Reconstruction of the Spandaryan Canal: Commemorative Plaque Dedicated to the Project Signed

ArmInfo.As part of the Spandaryan Canal reconstruction project, IDBank Chairman of the Management Board Mher Abrahamyan signed a commemorative plaque that will be incorporated into a future sculpture․

IDBank and Idram Presented Several Environmental Initiatives at COP17
The retention of a significant portion of non-resident funds in Armenia can be seen as indirect evidence of the quality of services provided by banks, says the head of the Central Bank.

Insurance

The Central Bank of Armenia is working on creating a mechanism to insure clients affected by cybercrime.

ArmInfo. The Central Bank of Armenia is working on creating an insurance mechanism for clients who have suffered losses due to cybercrime. RA Central Bank Chairman Martin Galstyan announced this in an interview with the research website Hetq.

LIGA Insurance was officially presented as a new member of the international GRAWE Group at a conference in Slovenia

ArmInfo.  The Armenian insurance company "LIGA Insurance" took part in the annual international conference of GRAWE Group, which was held in the city of Postojna (Slovenia). At the event, the company was officially introduced to its international partners as a new full member of this prestigious international financial group.

In Armenia, the loss ratio for compulsory motor vehicle liability insurance (CMTPLI) decreased to 74.5% by October 2026.
The BMC Foundation and the EU are launching the Twinning: Supporting the Implementation of the Universal Health Insurance Reform in Armenia program
Statistics

In Armenia, the industrial price index has increased significantly

ArmInfo. In Armenia, the industrial price index in January-September 2026 amounted to 108.8% (versus 103.1% in the same period of 2024). A significant increase in this indicator was observed against the background of an improvement in the annual dynamics of the industrial sector from a 5.7% decline to 5.8% growth, with a volume of 2.4 trillion drams ($6.4 billion).

Economic activity in Armenia slowed to 6.9% in January-September 2026, but foreign trade returned to growth

ArmInfo. In Armenia, economic activity growth slowed to 6.9% per annum in January-September 2026 (from 7.6% in the same period of 2025). Moreover, the industrial sector has returned to growth, once again becoming one of the drivers of economic growth. According to preliminary data from the RA Statistics Committee, this is accompanied by a reversal in the foreign trade trend from a significant decline to growth, primarily due to improved import dynamics.

Armenia`s metallurgical industry achieved high double-digit growth in January-August 2026
Armenia`s trade sector is approaching stagnation.
Digest

Construction of the Kars-Igdir-Aralyk railway line continues in Turkey

ArmInfo. Construction of the Kars-Iğdır-Aralyk railway line continues in Turkey. This was announced by Turkish Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu at the "Turkey Centennial Summit in Transport and Infrastructure," organized by Albayrak Media.

The current state of Azerbaijani-Russian trade and economic cooperation was discussed in Moscow

ArmInfo. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk, together with Azerbaijani Deputy Prime Minister Shahin Mustafayev, held a meeting of the co-chairs of the Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation between Russia and Azerbaijan.

Kobakhidze: Tbilisi does not view the TRIPP route as a competitor to its own transport routes
Turk-Internet.com: The Firebird project in combination with TRIPP may change not only the transportation but also the digital map of the South Caucasus

Energy

The US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State was received at the Ministry of Regional Development. The discussions focused on the construction of a new nuclear power unit.

ArmInfo. Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of Armenia Narek Apitonyan met with a delegation led by US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for National Security Affairs Shawna Wilson.

Likhachev: Rosatom is receiving positive signals from Armenia regarding its proposal for a new nuclear power plant unit.

ArmInfo. Rosatom is receiving positive signals from Armenia regarding its proposal to build a new power unit there. This was stated by Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev, according to TASS.

Head of Armenian Nuclear Power Plant: Nuclear energy is of strategic importance for Armenia
Khudatyan: Armenia currently has no disagreements with Russia over gas prices

Technology

Armenia notes the importance of creating conditions that will enable the effective and responsible use of AI tools for the benefit of the public and private sectors.

ArmInfo. Deputy Minister of High-Tech Industry and Artificial Intelligence of the Republic of Armenia Gevorg Mantashyan participated in the "AI4COP: Artificial Intelligence Corresponding to Sovereignty" seminar as part of COP17, delivering a welcoming speech and participating in a panel discussion.

Armenia and Italy discussed prospects for expanding cooperation in the field of high technology.

ArmInfo. Gevorg Mantashyan, Deputy Minister of High-Tech Industry and Artificial Intelligence of Armenia, met with Lucia Bonelli, a representative of the Italian state-owned development finance institution Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP), operating under Italian state control, to discuss prospects for expanding cooperation between the two countries in the high-tech sector.

The head of the Armenian Ministry of High Technologies discussed with the World Bank representative in Armenia the possibility of developing cooperation in the field of high technology and AI
The head of the Armenian Defense Industry received a delegation from the Indian Defense Management College.
Real estate

The head of the Cadastre Committee of Armenia will travel to Moscow for a session of the Interstate Council on Geodesy of the CIS member states

ArmInfo. The Armenian delegation, led by Suren Tovmasyan, Head of the Cadastre Committee, will participate in the 48th session of the Interstate Council on Geodesy, Cartography, Cadastre, and Remote Sensing of the Earth of the CIS Member States in Moscow. The decision to send Tovmasyan was signed by RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, the government press service reported.

Apartment prices on the rise across Armenia, with regional markets  leading the surge

ArmInfo.During the first half of 2026, the average market price for multi-apartment housing in Yerevan grew by 9.1% year-on-year—a sharp acceleration compared to the modest 0.9% growth recorded during the same period last year—reaching an average of 505,900 drams per square meter.

Government decision: Real estate mortgage transactions to be  conducted online and without a notary
Armenia wants to fully clarify Real Estate Cadastre by January 1,  2030
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