ArmInfo.The mining industry should pursue the development of production chain, as stated by Armenian Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan to journalists on the  sidelines of the Mining Armenia Forum.

ArmInfo.Fast, convenient and secure payments with QR codes are now available.  AraratBank is among the first banks to have joined ArcaQR. To make a payment with ArcaQR, scan the QR with AraratMobile and make an instant payment via all POS terminals of banks connected to the ArcaQR system. 

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ArmInfo.Today, a new 8-kilometer section of the Ashtarak-Gyumri road on the North-South Transport Corridor, bypassing the Agarak archaeological site, was  officially opened. RA Minister of Territorial Administration and  Infrastructure David Khudatyan wrote in his Facebook post.

ArmInfo. One of the biggest issues in the mining industry is its image, as stated by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan during his speech at the 2nd  International Mining Forum Armenia.

ArmInfo. The Armenian government is facing serious problems in the development of non-metallic deposits. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated this during the Mining Forum Armenia, which took place on October 3  in Tsaghkadzor.

ArmInfo.In a world where everyone, including countries unfriendly to Armenia, is increasing spending on defense and technology, the Armenian Cabinet, on the  contrary, plans to cut spending in these areas in 2026. Economist and  former head of the State Revenue Committee David Ananyan writes about  this.

ArmInfo. Promises to increase pensions, benefits, and the minimum wage will not be fulfilled. This was stated by economist and member of the opposition "Hayastan" parliamentary faction, Tadevos Avetisyan.

ArmInfo.The Mining Forum Armenia, an international mining forum, opened in Tsaghkadzor. For the second year in a row, it brings together the industry's potential to discuss strategic priorities, shape sustainable development  prospects, and identify new opportunities for cooperation. This year,  the forum is being held under the motto "Mining and Energy:  International Trends and Armenia's Potential."

ArmInfo.Armenian Card CJSC has lunched the ArcaQR system -  a unified QR payment system  enabling  instant payments from bank accounts with a single scan, as noted in a statement issued by Armenian Card. It is  stated that the  official launch of the ArcaQR system took place on September 30,  2020, with Ardshinbank, Ameriabank, Converse Bank, Araratbank,  Evocabank, and Armeconombank immediately announced that they are  joining the system.

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ArmInfo.The Tufenkian Foundation is building a new neighborhood in the village of Svarants, Syunik Province, to resettle 20 families from Artsakh. The 4 hectares of land designated for the neighborhood were allocated to the foundation by the Tatev Municipality.

ArmInfo. On October 2, at its regular session, the Armenian government adopted a draft law providing for the redistribution and amendment of the RA Law "On the  State Budget for 2025" and "On Amending and Supplementing the  Resolution of the Government of the Republic of Armenia No. 2060-N of  December 27, 2024" <in connection with the need to ensure the normal  operations of the National Security Service of the Republic of  Armenia>.

ArmInfo.It is perplexing that today, when practically all states, including our unfriendly neighbors, are constantly increasing their military spending, Armenia  is moving in the opposite direction. Economist and former head of the  RA State Revenue Committee, David Ananyan, shared his concerns about  the planned defense budget cuts.

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ArmInfo. From the beginning of 2025 through September 29, Armenia exported 121,800 tons of fresh fruits and vegetables. This is 13,600 tons, or 12.2%, more than in the same period last year, as stated by Economy Minister Gevorg  Papoyan during a regular government session on October 2.

ArmInfo.  The Government of Armenia approved the  Technical Cooperation Agreement with the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany during its regular meeting On October 2.

ArmInfo.The Armenian government approved the draft decree of the President of the Republic of Armenia "On Approval of the Agreement on Cross-Border Admission to Placement and Circulation of Securities in on-exchange Trading within the EAEU States, during its regular session on October 2. 

ArmInfo.In 2025, approximately 97 billion drams ($252 million) will be required for income tax refunds to mortgage holders. This was announced by State Revenue  Committee (SRC) Chairman Eduard Hakobyan at a government meeting,  during which an additional 12.6 billion drams (approximately $33  million) was allocated for the program, in addition to the initially  planned 84 billion drams ($218 million).