RA Ministry of Territorial Administration hosts ADB delegation
 Wednesday, January 21 2026,

ArmInfo. Kristine Ghalechyan, Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration and  Infrastructure of the Republic of Armenia, received a delegation from  the Asian Development Bank (ADB), led by Hiroaki Yamaguchi, Senior  Director for Transport.

 Wednesday, January 21 2026,

ArmInfo.

Azerbaijan receives request from Armenia to provide transit from  Armenia to Russia - Ilham Aliyev 
 Wednesday, January 21 2026,

ArmInfo.  Azerbaijan has received a request from Armenia to provide transit from Armenia to Russia. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev announced this at the  panel discussion "Defining the Economic Identity of Eurasia," held as  part of the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos.

RA President: Peaceful and stable South Caucasus could become  important hub between Europe and Asia
 Wednesday, January 21 2026,

ArmInfo.  RA President Vahagn Khachaturyan participated in a panel discussion on "Defining Eurasian Economic Identity" at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Region`s largest chocolate factory under construction in Armenia
 Wednesday, January 21 2026,

ArmInfo. On January 20, RA Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan visited the Vellar Group chocolate and confectionery factory under construction.

Gold prices reached a record high of $4,700 per ounce
 Tuesday, January 20 2026,

ArmInfo.The price of gold reached a new all-time high due to President Trump's desire to seize Greenland. This raised fears of a trade war between the US and Europe and triggered a flight to safe-haven assets.

Armenia`s President  meets with  head of Iraqi Kurdistan on WEF  sidelines  
 Tuesday, January 20 2026,

ArmInfo.On the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan met with Iraqi Kurdistan Prime Minister Masrour Barzani and Finnish President Alexander Stubb.

Opening of land border with Turkey will have a positive effect on the  economy - Narek Karapetyan
 Tuesday, January 20 2026,

ArmInfo The opening of the land  border with Turkey will have a positive effect on the economy, as stated by Narek Karapetyan, coordinator of the "In Our  Way" movement on January 20. His remarks were shared during a presentation of the economic priorities for the "Strong Armenia" party, founded by philanthropist and Tashir Group President Samvel Karapetyan.

Highest rates of construction work in  EAEU observed in Armenia and  Kyrgyzstan
 Tuesday, January 20 2026,

ArmInfo. The highest rates of construction work in the EAEU countries are observed in Armenia and Kyrgyzstan, as reported by the press service of the  Eurasian Economic Integration Department of the First Department of CIS Countries at the Russian MFA.

EAEU  updates standards for natural fuel gas technical regulations  
 Tuesday, January 20 2026,

ArmInfo. On January 20, the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) approved an updated list of standards and research methods for the EAEU technical regulation "On the Safety of Natural Fuel Gas Prepared for Transportation and/or Use." According to the EEC press service, the  update is essential for maintaining a current evidence base for technical regulations, specifically aligning with the ongoing program  to develop unified interstate standards.

5 Steps to Strong Armenia: Samvel Karapetyan`s economic program  presented in Yerevan
 Tuesday, January 20 2026,

ArmInfo.The economic roadmap for the newly registered "Strong Armenia" party, founded by Russian-Armenian businessman and President of Tashir Group Samvel Karapetyan, has been officially presented. The program centers on five strategic priorities designed to anchor the party's economic  platform.

RA FIS: Positive economic and infrastructure momentum to persist in  2026
 Tuesday, January 20 2026,

ArmInfo.  Armenia's Foreign Intelligence Service (FIS) predicts a high probability that  the positive momentum for both economic and infrastructure projects  in the South Caucasus will continue throughout 2026. In its annual  report on external risks, the FIS notes that 2025 was characterized  by an intense "race" among global and regional powers for influence  over infrastructure initiatives in the South Caucasus. This  competition, however, has fostered conditions that allowed regional  nations to slightly ease tensions and pursue long-term stability.

 Tuesday, January 20 2026,

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RA CB withdraws second-generation banknotes from circulation
 Tuesday, January 20 2026,

ArmInfo.  The Central Bank of Armenia announced the final withdrawal of this year's second- generation banknotes from circulation. According to a press release from the central bank, after April 15, 2026, citizens will be able to exchange all  second-generation banknotes free of charge at commercial banks  operating in the Republic of Armenia and at the Central Bank without  any restrictions.

Trump`s tariffs are almost entirely paid for by Americans
 Tuesday, January 20 2026,

ArmInfo. The burden of the trade tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump in 2025 falls almost entirely on Americans, according to a new study by the Kiel Institute for the World Economy.

Wizz Air to launch flights from the capital of Armenia to Greek  island of Rhodes
 Tuesday, January 20 2026,

ArmInfo.  Starting July 7, Wizz Air will begin flights from the capital of Armenia to the Greek island of Rhodes. This was announced by Armenia International  Airports CJSC.

Armenia should consider global factors in TRIPP project  implementation - expert 
 Tuesday, January 20 2026,

ArmInfo. When implementing the TRIPP (Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity) project, Armenia should consider global factors rather than focusing  on a specific section of the railway bordering Iran. Gagik  Aghajanyan, executive director of Apaven, one of Armenia's largest  transport and logistics companies, expressed a similar view in an  interview with an ArmInfo correspondent.

Programs co-funded by government not to be taxable in Armenia 
 Tuesday, January 20 2026,

ArmInfo.  In Armenia, state-cofinanced programs will not be subject to profit tax, but will  be assessed as assets in constructed buildings and infrastructure.  The National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia adopted amendments  to the Tax Code in the first reading at its plenary session on  January 20.

Implementation of TRIPP project poses threat to Armenia`s energy  security - expert
 Tuesday, January 20 2026,

ArmInfo.  The implementation of the "Trump Route" or TRIPP ("Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity") project poses a threat to Armenia's energy security.   This is the view of energy security expert and political scientist  Vahe Davtyan.

U.S. Sec of State commends Azerbaijani government`s shipments of fuel  to Armenia
 Tuesday, January 20 2026,

ArmInfo. On January 19, Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Azerbaijan Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov, Tommy Pigott, Principal Deputy Spokesperson for U.S. Department of State, reported. 

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