Customs inspections in Armenia to be similar to tax inspections
 Tuesday, April 14 2026,

ArmInfo.  Customs inspections in Armenia will be similar to tax inspections. This was announced by  Eduard Hakobyan, Chairman of the State Revenue Committee, at the  plenary session of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia  on April 14, after presenting amendments to the Law "On Customs  Regulation" in the first reading.

RA Minister of Economy presents new government assistance program in  agricultural sector
 Tuesday, April 14 2026,

ArmInfo.  The government will assist farmers in purchasing fertilizers at affordable prices.  Armenian Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan announced this in a video  message on his official Facebook page.

Armenia ready to expand mutual trade with Kazakhstan on mutually  beneficial terms - official
 Tuesday, April 14 2026,

ArmInfo.  Armenia is ready to continue to expand mutual trade with Kazakhstan in a balanced manner  on mutually beneficial terms. This was stated by Deputy Minister of  Economy of Armenia Anushik Avetyan and a delegation led by Gabidulla  Ospankulov, Chairman of the Investment Committee of the Ministry of  Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

With sound strategy, Armenia can strengthen its position in global  technological landscape - Mkhitar Hayrapetyan
 Tuesday, April 14 2026,

ArmInfo.  The global economy is entering a new phase based on artificial intelligence (AI) systems, in which small countries can gain a strategic advantage if they set  the right priorities and effectively seize the moment. This was  stated by Armenian Minister of High-Tech Industry Mkhitar  Hayrapetyan, speaking at the TEDx forum - "Vision of the Future."

Armenia to soften its approach to initiating criminal cases against  businesses for tax evasion
 Tuesday, April 14 2026,

ArmInfo.  Armenia will soften its approach to initiating criminal cases against businesses for tax evasion. At its plenary session on April 14, the National Assembly of  the Republic of Armenia will discuss in the first reading amendments  to the Tax Code and a package of related laws submitted by the  Armenian government.

North-South Corridor Management Board convened its regular meeting 
 Monday, April 13 2026,

ArmInfo.A regular meeting of the Management Board of the North-South Road Corridor Reconstruction and Improvement Programs, the M-6 Vanadzor-Alaverdi- Georgian Border Interstate Highway, the Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program, and the Northern Corridor Modernization Program was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Khachatryan.

Zangezur Copper and Molybdenum Combine CJSC entering a new phase of  productivity growth
 Monday, April 13 2026,

ArmInfo. The Zangezur Copper and Molybdenum Combine CJSC is entering a new phase of productivity growth. In the near future, it plans to increase annual ore processing volume from 22 million tons to 30 million.

Carnegie Mellon to help shape Armenia`s cybersecurity future
 Monday, April 13 2026,

ArmInfo. A five-day seminar on "Cybersecurity Risk Management" is currently taking place in Yerevan, led by specialists from Carnegie Mellon University.  

Export accelerator program launched with Estonian support
 Monday, April 13 2026,

ArmInfo. With the support of Estonia, ESTDEV (Estonian Centre for International Development) and the Visionest Institute, the Armenian Ministry of Economy has launched a new export accelerator program.

 Armenia`s SRC  intercepts major cigarette smuggling attempt
 Monday, April 13 2026,

ArmInfo. Officers from the State Revenue Committee have prevented the import of a large batch of contraband cigarettes into the country.

Nikol Pashinyan: TRIPP will never be closed; it`s a reliable route  for both imports and exports
 Monday, April 13 2026,

ArmInfo. Since 2018, 288,000 jobs have been created in Armenia, as announced by RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan  during a working breakfast with representatives of Armenia's largest employers on April 13.

Forbes: Samvel Karapetyan`s assets worth $4.1bln
 Monday, April 13 2026,

ArmInfo. According to the American magazine Forbes, the net worth of Russian businessman of Armenian descent Samvel Karapetyan increased by $900 million in a  year, reaching $4.1 billion. Narek Karapetyan, a member of the  political council of the Strong Armenia party, wrote about this on  his Facebook page, publishing a corresponding Forbes article.

Minister of Economy: Investments in Armenia increased by 88% in 2025,  FDI by 3.6 times
 Monday, April 13 2026,

ArmInfo.  In 2025, compared to 2024, total investments in Armenia increased by 88%. Armenian Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan wrote this on his Facebook page.

Russians planning summer vacations abroad name Turkey, China, and  Armenia as  their top destinations 
 Saturday, April 11 2026,

ArmInfo.  This coming summer, Russians are planning to spend their vacations abroad in  Turkey, China, and Armenia, as reported by Aviasales, airline ticket  purchasing service, to RIA Novosti.

Azerbaijan sends 887 tons of diesel fuel to Armenia
 Saturday, April 11 2026,

ArmInfo.  On April 11, Azerbaijan shipped another batch of petroleum products to Armenia, consisting of 887 tons of diesel fuel, according to Azerbaijani  media.  

The Power of One Dram April Beneficiary: Davitbek Games NGO
 Friday, April 10 2026,

ArmInfo.The beneficiary of “The Power of One Dram” initiative for April is “Davitbek Games” NGO.

RUB transactions surpass USD in Armenian Interbank FX Market (April  6-10, 2026)
 Friday, April 10 2026,

ArmInfo.From April 6 to 10, 2026, ruble transactions were more active than dollar transactions in the Armenian Interbank foreign exchange market, while euro transactions have not been executed for a month and a half. 

Armenian Government discusses Strategic Development Program for   High-Tech sector
 Friday, April 10 2026,

ArmInfo. On April 10, the fifth meeting of the Council for the Development of Science and Technology was held under the chairmanship of RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.

Approximately 89% of  leasing portfolio is state subsidized -  Minister of Economy
 Friday, April 10 2026,

ArmInfo. About 89% of the leasing portfolio provided by Armenian banks is subsidized by the state in terms of interest rates, as stated by Armenian Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan  at the opening of the LEASING EXPO 2026 exhibition, citing data from the Credit Registry.

Health Minister: Universal healthcare system maintains fiscal balance  between costs and premiums for Q1
 Friday, April 10 2026,

ArmInfo. On April 10, the RA National Assembly Committee on Healthcare held working discussions on the topic of "100 Days of  Universal Health Insurance System."

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