ArmInfo. The merger between “Ardshinbank” CJSC and “Ardshininvestbank” CJSC has successfully completed.

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ArmInfo.  Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and President of the Republic of Armenia Vahagn Khachaturyan took part in a business seminar in Dilijan on the topic of "Improving Armenia's economic competitiveness through improving policy and administration".

ArmInfo. From April 14 to 18, 2025, there were four dollar transactions and an equal number of ruble transactions in the Armenian interbank foreign exchange market.  However, there were no euro transactions during this period. As a result, the weekly trend for dollar transactions shifted from a 13%  growth to an 8% decline, while ruble transactions which had the same  volume as the previous week, increased by over 2 times. This led to a  decrease in the dominance of dollar transactions over ruble  transactions from 2.8 to 1.2 times in terms of total volume.

ArmInfo. You’ve already picked your summer travel destination, got your tickets, and even secured your visa—seems like the only thing left is packing. But what if you need a new suitcase? As always, IDBank and Idram are here for travel lovers with exciting surprises and offers.

ArmInfo.  In the first quarter of  2025, Armenia's public debt in dollar terms rose by approximately $739 million, increasing from $12. 842.2 billion at the end of 2024 to $13.  581.1 billion. In dram equivalent, the amount went up from 5. 092.7 trillion to 5. 318.2 trillion drams.

ArmInfo.  The opposition faction "Armenia" of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia has proposed a draft amendment to the Tax Code, according to which it is envisaged to suspend the process of increasing the property tax.

ArmInfo.  The Armenian National Interests Fund (ANIF) has embezzled budget funds, which is a serious crime against taxpayers. This was stated by the head of the Transparency International anti-corruption center Varuzhan Oktanyan during a discussion organized by the Public Journalism Club.

ArmInfo.The World Bank is  launching a $100 million Tourism and Regional Infrastructure Improvement Project (TRIP) in Armenia. The project will create job opportunities, attract private investment, and benefit local  communities and visitors in seven prioritized areas across the  country  (Areni, Gyumri, Goris, Dilijan, Dvin, Jermuk, and Yeghegis).  As noted in the WB statement, the World Bank Group's Board of  Executive Directors approved the project on April 17, 2025.

ArmInfo. As part of its customer-oriented policy, the South Caucasus Railways company is carrying out a number of activities to improve passenger service.

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ArmInfo.  The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) will provide Armenia  with a loan of 102 million euros to improve the quality of medical services. The National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia will  discuss the draft agreement with the Bank submitted by the government  for ratification at a plenary session on April 18.

ArmInfo.  The function of control over the execution of the state budget of Armenia by the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Armenia will be assigned to the State Control Service of the Republic of Armenia under the Prime Minister. 

ArmInfo.  From 2019 to 2024, 10,779 lawsuits were filed against the State Revenue Committee (SRC) of the Republic of Armenia. Only 1,257 court decisions were made in favor of the SRC, 7,163 against, the rest are under investigation. It turns out that the SRC loses about 80% of court cases. Meanwhile, business and the economy suffer, and the country's reputation is irreparably damaged. This point of view was expressed on a social network by the co-founder and head of the Union of Entrepreneurs   Vahram Mirakyan,

ArmInfo. Armenian IT companies will be granted tax preferences for hiring foreign specialists, new  employees, and for retraining personnel. The Cabinet of Ministers approved the procedure for providing state support  at a government meeting on April 17.

ArmInfo. Freight forwarding companies from the EAEU countries have been granted the right to carry out cabotage transportation in Armenia (between two points within the country). The bill  introducing relevant amendments to the Law <On Automobile Transport> and the Code of Administrative Offenses was approved on April 17 during a government meeting.

ArmInfo.On April 17, the Government of Armenia approved the legislative initiative of Babken  Tunyan, a member of the NA ruling factiony and deputy head of the parliamentary committee on economic issues, which envisages postponing the deadline for filing tax declarations.

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ArmInfo.  The March and April phases of the “The Power of 1 Dram” initiative are dedicated to our heroes – those brave individuals and their families who have sacrificed their health and lives for the homeland.