Armenia participates in 80th session of UNESCAP

 Tuesday, April 23 2024 12:45:00
Armenia participates in 80th session of UNESCAP

ArmInfo.Deputy Minister of High-Technological Industry of Armenia Gevorg Mantashyan took part in  the 80th session of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), which takes place from April 22 to 26 in Bangkok.

Ralph Yirikian appointed Ucom CEO
 Thursday, March 2 2023 12:21

ArmInfo. On March 1, 2023, the Board of Directors of Ucom CJSC announced a CEO transition. Ara Khachatryan, the current  CEO of Ucom CJSC, and the Board have mutually agreed  upon transition of his executive functions, while continuing to support the Company.  Ralph Yirikian has been appointed new Chief Executive Officer of Ucom CJSC.

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French IT companies get acquainted with possible sectoral areas of  cooperation with Armenia
 Monday, February 27 2023 18:54

ArmInfo.Deputy Minister of High-Tech Industry of Armenia David Sahakyan introduced the French  entrepreneurs, who expressed a desire to invest in the Armenian market, the economic potential of Armenia, the directions and  prospects of the Armenian-French cooperation in the high-tech sector.

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Armenian companies present their achievements at IDEX 2023
 Tuesday, February 21 2023 12:13

ArmInfo. Eighteen Armenian companies have presented their achievements at the 16th international exhibition IDEX 2023 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre  (ADNEC). 

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Armenia, Czech Republic to expand high-tech cooperation  
 Thursday, February 9 2023 11:40

ArmInfo. At their meeting, Armenia's Minister of High-Tech Industry Robert Khachatryan and Czech Ambassador to Armenia Petr Piruncik stated the readiness of Armenia and of the Czech Republic to expand the bilateral cooperation in high  technologies. 

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Armenia`s IT sector records growth of over 50% in 2022
 Friday, February 3 2023 13:55

ArmInfo.The development of digital economy has remained one of the top priorities for Armenia, Armenia's Premier Nikol Pashinyan stated at the Digital Almaty:  digital partnership in new reality.  

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60 Armenian IT companies among Armenia`s 1,000 major taxpayers 
 Monday, January 30 2023 12:31

ArmInfo. By the end of 2022, 60 large Armenian IT companies were among Armenia's 1,000 major taxpayers, Armenia's Ministry of High Tech Industry reports. 

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Armenia`s minister of economy meets with BostonGene company reps 
 Monday, January 30 2023 12:30

ArmInfo.Armenia's Minister of Economy Vahan Kerobyan held a meeting with representatives of the BostonGene IT company. 

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Armenia`s IT sector rapidly developing - reps 
 Wednesday, January 25 2023 15:37

ArmInfo. A great number of experts were involved in Armenia's IT sector last year, which facilitated the sector's development, Alexander Yesayan, President of  the Union of Advanced Technology Enterprises (UATE), told reporters  on Wednesday.

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Robert Khachatryan: receiving station and satellite control center to  be put into operation during 2023
 Thursday, January 5 2023 18:03

ArmInfo.The receiving station and the Satellite Control Center will be commissioned during 2023. Minister of high-tech industry Robert Khachatryan told  journalists about this during a briefing. In this regard, he stressed  that in 2022 it was not possible to complete the installation work.

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First stage of work under "Engineering City" program has been  successfully completed
 Friday, December 23 2022 18:47

ArmInfo.The first stage of work within the framework of the "Engineering City" program has been successfully completed. Stepan Margaryan, director of the Program  Management Office of the Office of the RA Deputy Prime Minister,  stated this.  

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Armenia, Netherlands discuss new opportunities for cooperation in  technological field
 Friday, December 23 2022 15:31

ArmInfo.Armenia and the Netherlands discussed new opportunities for cooperation in the technological field and the implementation of agreements within the  framework of cooperation in this direction. This was reported by the  press service of the Ministry of High- Tech Industry, referring to  the results of the meeting between head of the department Robert  Khachatryan and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the  Kingdom of the Netherlands to Armenia Nicholas Schermers.

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Babken Tunyan: IT tax benefits are expenses that fall on the  shoulders of other taxpayers
 Friday, December 16 2022 17:13

ArmInfo.Tax benefits provided to the IT sector are nothing more than expenses that fall on the shoulders of other taxpayers. This was stated from the rostrum of  the Parliament during an extraordinary meeting on December 16 by  Chairman of the Standing Committee on Economic Affairs  Babken Tunyan  during the discussion of the bill on the extension of the tax  benefits for the IT sector.

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Team Telecom Armenia announces special offer ahead of New Year
 Wednesday, December 14 2022 18:25

ArmInfo. On the eve of the New Year holidays, Team Telecom Armenia announced a special offer that will allow you to present a New Year miracle to your loved ones.

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Hakob Arshakyan: Despite advanced growth of high technologies,  level  of their use remains at  low level
 Friday, December 9 2022 16:26

ArmInfo.The high-tech sector continues to confidently occupy a leading position as the  fastest growing sector of the Armenian economy. Vice Speaker of the  Armenian Parliament Hakob Arshakyan stated this during the Silicon  Mountains forum on December 9.

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Armenia`s government to support IT sector 
 Thursday, December 1 2022 12:44

ArmInfo.Armenia's government approved on Thursday the procedure of supporting commercial organizations and private entrepreneurs working the IT sector. 

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Economy Ministry to provide "oxygen" for IT companies working with  international market 
 Wednesday, November 30 2022 16:59

ArmInfo. The Ministry of Economy will provide "oxygen" for IT companies working with the international market. RA Minister of Economy Vahan Kerobyan said this  on the sidelines of the event dedicated to the 15th anniversary of  the Investment Council of Armenia (ICA) in Armenia, answering a  question from an ArmInfo correspondent.  

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EDB announces 2nd contest of digital technologies
 Wednesday, November 30 2022 14:19

ArmInfo. The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) has announced the 2nd contest of digital technologies. 

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Economy Ministry to support IT companies affected by dram  appreciation
 Tuesday, November 29 2022 21:09

ArmInfo.The Ministry of Economy is preparing a program for IT companies operating in Armenia, which will be aimed at overcoming the difficulties associated with  the appreciation of the dram. Minister of Economy of Armenia Vahan  Kerobyan stated this during an interview with the Public Television  of Armenia.

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Satlantis CEO: Armenia did not buy an expensive Mercedes, but rather   established a plant that will produce it
 Friday, November 18 2022 20:08

ArmInfo.The Spanish Satlantis company opened a representative office in Armenia, because Armenia has the ability to fully control the satellite on its own.   Satlantis CEO Tomas Hernani, announced this during a press conference  on November 18. In this regard, he stressed the importance of a  strategic vision.

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Armenia starts construction of its first satellite
 Friday, November 18 2022 17:24

ArmInfo. Armenia has started work on the construction of its first satellite. Deputy  Minister of High-Tech Industry of Armenia Avet Poghosyan announced  this during a press conference on October 18.

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