AraratBank to introduce a leasing solution with up to 35% cashback opportunity at Leasing EXPO 2025
 Thursday, April 17 2025,

ArmInfo.  Leasing EXPO/All Equipment on One Platform will take place on April 18-20. During the three-day Expo, leasing experts will welcome visitors at the AraratBank booth to offer consultation and address questions related to financial leasing.

 Thursday, April 17 2025,

ArmInfo.

Digital identity, digital authentication, and secure transactions: the imID office is officially opened
 Thursday, April 17 2025,

ArmInfoDigital identity and authentication, secure and efficient digital transactions in the modern technological world – both in the private and public sectors: imID sets a new benchmark for digital identity in Armenia.

RA Tourism Committee: Tourist flow to Armenia continues to decline
 Thursday, April 17 2025,

ArmInfo.  The tourist flow to Armenia continues to decline, as evidenced by data from the Tourism Committee of Armenia.  Thus, according to the department, in March 2025, 129,887 tourists visited Armenia compared to 152,865 people in the same period last year. At the same time,  Russians continue to lead in the number of visits to Armenia.  In March 2025, the tourist  flow from Russia amounted to 37%. Georgia was in second place with  15%, and Iran was in third place with 9%.

AraratBank and FMO Expand Cooperation with a $25 Million Loan Agreement
 Thursday, April 17 2025,

ArmInfo. AraratBank OJSC and the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank (FMO) announce the signing of a new $25 million loan agreement, further strengthening and expanding their multi-year cooperation in business financing.

Ardshinbank Named Best Bank in Armenia in Four Categories by Global Banking & Finance Review
 Thursday, April 17 2025,

ArmInfo.  Ardshinbank has once again demonstrated its leadership in the Armenian financial sector by being recognized in four prestigious categories by the UK-based Global Banking & Finance Review. The bank has been awarded:

EDB provides of $78,000 grant for System of Electronic Vehicle  Passports in Armenia
 Thursday, April 17 2025,

ArmInfo.  The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) has provided a grant of $78,000 to EKENG CJSC for the implementation of a project to create a System of Electronic Vehicle Passports (EPTS) in Armenia.

Upper Lars checkpoint closed for transport 
 Thursday, April 17 2025,

ArmInfo.  The Upper Lars checkpoint on the Russian-Georgian border remains closed to all types of vehicles. This was reported in a statement by the Rescue Service of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Armenia.

Conversbank starts primary placement of $10mln coupon bonds 
 Thursday, April 17 2025,

ArmInfo. Converse Bank has started the primary placement of the next registered coupon dollar bonds in the amount of $10 million. This is noted in the Bank's message, which indicates that the placement of bonds of this issue will be carried out both through the Converse Mobile platform and  through the bank's branch network.

SCR investment program for 2025 to exceed 2 bln drams
 Wednesday, April 16 2025,

ArmInfo.The investment program of the South Caucasus Railway (SCR) for 2025 will amount to more than  2 billion drams (over $ 5 million - ed.). This was announced by SCR General Director Alexey Melnikov in an interview with an ArmInfo correspondent during the opening of the "Primordial Russia" photo  exhibition in Yerevan.

Achilles` heel of  Armenia`s tax system
 Wednesday, April 16 2025,

ArmInfo. In Armenia, tax and investigative bodies  lack a mechanism or mandatory function for  assessing the potential economic damage resulting from their actions. 

Armenian authorities willing to improve concession agreement with  America Airports
 Wednesday, April 16 2025,

ArmInfo. On April 16, RA Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan received Martin Eurnekian, CEO  of America Airports Corporation.  As reported by the government press service, during the meeting, the Deputy Prime Minister emphasized the significance of implementing Corporation America Airports' investment  programs  in key areas important to Armenia.  

RA NA to hold special meeting 
 Wednesday, April 16 2025,

ArmInfo.  The National Assembly of Armenia will hold an extraordinary session. The decision to hold it was signed by NA Chairman Alen Simonyan.

IDBank Joined the Banking Association for Central and Eastern Europe (BACEE): Official Membership Agreement Signed in Budapest
 Wednesday, April 16 2025,

ArmInfo.   IDBank officially joined the Banking Association for Central and Eastern Europe (BACEE), marking a significant milestone in the Bank’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its international partnerships and regional presence.

 Wednesday, April 16 2025,

ArmInfo.

Armenia, Russia discuss expansion of cooperation in information  system integration 
 Wednesday, April 16 2025,

ArmInfo.  Head of the Food Safety Inspectorate of Armenia Armen Danielyan met in Moscow with the head of the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance of Russia (Rosselkhoznadzor) Sergey Dankvert.

Converse Bank placed Vardanants Medical Center`s debut bonds  ahead  of schedule 
 Wednesday, April 16 2025,

ArmInfo. Converse Bank, acting as the underwriter of the debut bonds of the Vardanants Innovative  Medical Center (Arinterlev CJSC), announced the early completion of the public placement of this tranche. As explained in the message of Converse Bank, the tranche issued on April 1 was fully placed on the  primary market by April 11, instead of the originally planned end date of July 1.

USA cancels funding for "Advancing Democratic Culture" program in  Armenia 
 Wednesday, April 16 2025,

ArmInfo.  The USA has canceled funding for the "Advancing Democratic Culture" program in Armenia, the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) reports. 

Digital CEPA implementation system to be launched in Armenia
 Wednesday, April 16 2025,

ArmInfo.  Deputy Chairperson of the RA National Assembly Committee on European Integration Meri Galstyan received representatives of the Prime Minister's Office and the Deputy Prime Minister's Office on April 15.

AraratBank: Business Financing with up to 35% Cashback Opportunity
 Tuesday, April 15 2025,

ArmInfo.  Under the Green Initiative and Competitiveness Enhancement Agreement, AraratBank, in partnership with EBRD, presents new business loan/leasing offers.

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