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ATI.SU Director: Armenia is experiencing a shortage of vehicles for  import cargo transportationATI.SU Director: Armenia is experiencing a shortage of vehicles for  import cargo transportation
Armenia offers France cooperation in R&D and high technologyArmenia offers France cooperation in R&D and high technology
Flexible Terms when Transferring your Mortgage Loan to AraratBankFlexible Terms when Transferring your Mortgage Loan to AraratBank
NA Deputy Speaker: No economic issues with RussiaNA Deputy Speaker: No economic issues with Russia
 ADB projects 5.5%-5.7% GDP growth for Armenia in 2026-2027 ADB projects 5.5%-5.7% GDP growth for Armenia in 2026-2027
New standards for Armenia`s revenue officersNew standards for Armenia`s revenue officers
Yerevan to host AI Conf 2026 Yerevan to host AI Conf 2026 
 Armenia intends to ratify amendments to multilateral agreement  between competent authorities on automatic exchange of financial  account information Armenia intends to ratify amendments to multilateral agreement  between competent authorities on automatic exchange of financial  account information
VAT rules for sales of gold and precious stone items to be revisedVAT rules for sales of gold and precious stone items to be revised
Customs inspections in Armenia to be similar to tax inspectionsCustoms inspections in Armenia to be similar to tax inspections
RA Minister of Economy presents new government assistance program in  agricultural sectorRA Minister of Economy presents new government assistance program in  agricultural sector
Armenia ready to expand mutual trade with Kazakhstan on mutually  beneficial terms - officialArmenia ready to expand mutual trade with Kazakhstan on mutually  beneficial terms - official
 With sound strategy, Armenia can strengthen its position in global  technological landscape - Mkhitar Hayrapetyan With sound strategy, Armenia can strengthen its position in global  technological landscape - Mkhitar Hayrapetyan
Armenia to soften its approach to initiating criminal cases against  businesses for tax evasionArmenia to soften its approach to initiating criminal cases against  businesses for tax evasion
North-South Corridor Management Board convened its regular meeting North-South Corridor Management Board convened its regular meeting 
Zangezur Copper and Molybdenum Combine CJSC entering a new phase of  productivity growthZangezur Copper and Molybdenum Combine CJSC entering a new phase of  productivity growth
Carnegie Mellon to help shape Armenia`s cybersecurity futureCarnegie Mellon to help shape Armenia`s cybersecurity future
Export accelerator program launched with Estonian supportExport accelerator program launched with Estonian support
 Armenia`s SRC  intercepts major cigarette smuggling attempt Armenia`s SRC  intercepts major cigarette smuggling attempt
Nikol Pashinyan: TRIPP will never be closed; it`s a reliable route  for both imports and exportsNikol Pashinyan: TRIPP will never be closed; it`s a reliable route  for both imports and exports
Forbes: Samvel Karapetyan`s assets worth $4.1blnForbes: Samvel Karapetyan`s assets worth $4.1bln
Minister of Economy: Investments in Armenia increased by 88% in 2025,  FDI by 3.6 timesMinister of Economy: Investments in Armenia increased by 88% in 2025,  FDI by 3.6 times
Russians planning summer vacations abroad name Turkey, China, and  Armenia as  their top destinations Russians planning summer vacations abroad name Turkey, China, and  Armenia as  their top destinations 
Azerbaijan sends 887 tons of diesel fuel to ArmeniaAzerbaijan sends 887 tons of diesel fuel to Armenia
The Power of One Dram April Beneficiary: Davitbek Games NGOThe Power of One Dram April Beneficiary: Davitbek Games NGO
RUB transactions surpass USD in Armenian Interbank FX Market (April  6-10, 2026)RUB transactions surpass USD in Armenian Interbank FX Market (April  6-10, 2026)
Armenian Government discusses Strategic Development Program for   High-Tech sectorArmenian Government discusses Strategic Development Program for   High-Tech sector
Approximately 89% of  leasing portfolio is state subsidized -  Minister of EconomyApproximately 89% of  leasing portfolio is state subsidized -  Minister of Economy
Health Minister: Universal healthcare system maintains fiscal balance  between costs and premiums for Q1Health Minister: Universal healthcare system maintains fiscal balance  between costs and premiums for Q1
Ashtarak-Gyumri road complete - Minister of Territorial  Administration and InfrastructureAshtarak-Gyumri road complete - Minister of Territorial  Administration and Infrastructure
EBRD to assist Armenia affected by  Middle East conflict EBRD to assist Armenia affected by  Middle East conflict 
 Armenia will be able to import no more than 5,000 tons of onions  duty-free- EEC decision Armenia will be able to import no more than 5,000 tons of onions  duty-free- EEC decision
Roads Department reports rapid progress in construction of  Kajaran-Agarak section of North-South highwayRoads Department reports rapid progress in construction of  Kajaran-Agarak section of North-South highway
Team Holding: The second phase of the placement of USD-denominated bonds has been completed. Underwriter - Freedom Broker Armenia.Team Holding: The second phase of the placement of USD-denominated bonds has been completed. Underwriter - Freedom Broker Armenia.
“A friend” needs money urgently. IDBank warns that trust can be exploited on social media.“A friend” needs money urgently. IDBank warns that trust can be exploited on social media.
World Bank improved its GDP growth forecast for Armenia in 2026 to  5.3%, the highest rate in the South CaucasusWorld Bank improved its GDP growth forecast for Armenia in 2026 to  5.3%, the highest rate in the South Caucasus
Armenia strives to position itself as a leading R&D and technology  hub - Ruben SimonyanArmenia strives to position itself as a leading R&D and technology  hub - Ruben Simonyan
Goldman Sachs lowered its oil price forecast for the second quarterGoldman Sachs lowered its oil price forecast for the second quarter
Pashinyan: Electric Networks of Armenia CJSC de facto nationalizedPashinyan: Electric Networks of Armenia CJSC de facto nationalized
Prime Minister: Armenia has long been prepared for various scenariosPrime Minister: Armenia has long been prepared for various scenarios
RA Government to allocate $25mln for acquisition of high-performance  computing resourcesRA Government to allocate $25mln for acquisition of high-performance  computing resources
Number of participants in non-public investment funds to be increased  - draft lawNumber of participants in non-public investment funds to be increased  - draft law
Armenian authorities launching new program to subsidize interest  rates on loans provided to agri-food sectorArmenian authorities launching new program to subsidize interest  rates on loans provided to agri-food sector
AraratBank at Leasing EXPO 2026: Special Leasing Offer for Energy-Efficient EquipmentAraratBank at Leasing EXPO 2026: Special Leasing Offer for Energy-Efficient Equipment
Ardshinbank Named Best Private Bank 2026 by EuromoneyArdshinbank Named Best Private Bank 2026 by Euromoney
Team`s 2G network completely upgraded to modern technology throughout  ArmeniaTeam`s 2G network completely upgraded to modern technology throughout  Armenia
CBA Deputy Governor: No capital outflow in Armenia despite Middle  East tensionsCBA Deputy Governor: No capital outflow in Armenia despite Middle  East tensions
IDBank Participates in Regional Conference of the Union of Banks of Armenia, Presenting Innovative Tools for the SME SectorIDBank Participates in Regional Conference of the Union of Banks of Armenia, Presenting Innovative Tools for the SME Sector
Deputy PM Mher Grigoryan, Gunther Pilarsky discuss activities  of  CRONIMET in Armenia Deputy PM Mher Grigoryan, Gunther Pilarsky discuss activities  of  CRONIMET in Armenia 
Russian tourists dominate Armenia`s tourist inflow in Q1 2026 Russian tourists dominate Armenia`s tourist inflow in Q1 2026 
NA MP warns: Car importers unable to clear US vehicles into ArmeniaNA MP warns: Car importers unable to clear US vehicles into Armenia
SRC to implement smart customs administration: Chairman Eduard  Hakobyan details AI-driven changesSRC to implement smart customs administration: Chairman Eduard  Hakobyan details AI-driven changes
Armenia`s trade with Russia is declining, while trade with EU is  showing growthArmenia`s trade with Russia is declining, while trade with EU is  showing growth
Bulgarian Ambassador, President of Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and  Industry discuss prospects for developing cooperation with Armenia  Bulgarian Ambassador, President of Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and  Industry discuss prospects for developing cooperation with Armenia  
Mkhitar Hayrapetyan: Building a digital society and economy is a  strategic priority Mkhitar Hayrapetyan: Building a digital society and economy is a  strategic priority 
Doing Digital Forum: Martin Galstyan defines stablecoins as a  strategic priority for Armenia`s Central BankDoing Digital Forum: Martin Galstyan defines stablecoins as a  strategic priority for Armenia`s Central Bank
 SRC Chair: We cannot defend domestic producers who violate  regulations SRC Chair: We cannot defend domestic producers who violate  regulations
Converse Bank at the SME ConferenceConverse Bank at the SME Conference
While net FDI inflows to Armenia decreased by factor of 4 in 2024,  they increased by factor of 5 in 2025While net FDI inflows to Armenia decreased by factor of 4 in 2024,  they increased by factor of 5 in 2025
Armenia to soften its approach to initiating criminal cases against  businesses for tax evasionArmenia to soften its approach to initiating criminal cases against  businesses for tax evasion
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 ADB projects 5.5%-5.7% GDP growth for Armenia in 2026-2027

 Tuesday, April 14 2026
 ADB projects 5.5%-5.7% GDP growth for Armenia in 2026-2027

ArmInfo.  The Asian Development Bank (ADB) forecasts GDP growth for Armenia of 5.5% in 2026 (compared to 7.2% in 2025), accelerating to 5.7% in 2027. According to the ADB forecast, inflation in Armenia will accelerate  to 3.8% in 2026 (from 3.3% in 2025) and then retreat to 3.2% in 2027,  as noted in the Asian Development Bank's April report "Asian  Development.  Outlook. The Middle East Conflict Challenges Resilience  in Asia and the Pacific".

Economy

ATI.SU Director: Armenia is experiencing a shortage of vehicles for  import cargo transportation

ArmInfo. The Armenian market is experiencing a severe shortage of vehicles for delivering cargo from Russia and Belarus. This was stated by Sergey Mkrtchyan, Director of the Armenian Representative Office of the international  logistics platform ATI.SU.

NA Deputy Speaker: No economic issues with Russia

ArmInfo.  Some circles and media outlets in Armenia are trying to create the impression that the country has some  economic issues with Russia, but there are none. Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Ruben Rubinyan made this statement in a conversation with journalists in the NA.

New standards for Armenia`s revenue officers
VAT rules for sales of gold and precious stone items to be revised

Finance and banks

Flexible Terms when Transferring your Mortgage Loan to AraratBank

ArmInfo.AraratBank comes up with a new mortgage loan offer, enabling customers to transfer their existing mortgage loans from other banks or credit organizations operating in Armenia on more favorable and simplified terms.

Armenia intends to ratify amendments to multilateral agreement  between competent authorities on automatic exchange of financial  account information

ArmInfo. Armenia intends to ratify the amendments to the multilateral agreement between competent authorities on the automatic exchange of financial account information.

Forbes: Samvel Karapetyan`s assets worth $4.1bln
The Power of One Dram April Beneficiary: Davitbek Games NGO

Insurance

Health Minister: Universal healthcare system maintains fiscal balance  between costs and premiums for Q1

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."

Another group of citizens to be included in  universal health  insurance system by 2027

ArmInfo.  Taxi drivers operating through electronic taxi platforms will become beneficiaries of the compulsory health insurance system starting January 1, 2027.   The decision to amend the law "On Universal Health Insurance" will be  discussed at an extraordinary session of the RA National Assembly  on  April 7.

Armenia to extend mandatory health insurance to e-taxi drivers by  2027
Prime Insurance Brokers LLC based in Armenia Becomes an Accredited Lloyd’s Broker
Statistics

Armenian trade rebounds with 9.3%  growth as exports pivot from  precious metals to minerals

ArmInfo.Armenia's foreign trade turnover in January-February 2026 increased by 9.3% year-on-year, recovering from a 52% decline in the same period last year.

Unemployment rate in Armenia drops to 12.8% in 2025

ArmInfo.Preliminary data from the Statistical Committee of Armenia reveals a positive shift in the national labor market for 2025, with the unemployment rate falling from 13.4% to 12.8%. The total number of unemployed citizens decreased by 4.9%, settling at 172,300 people by the end of the year.

Armenia`s service sector growth rate slows down
Armenia`s trade sector slows
Digest

Goldman Sachs lowered its oil price forecast for the second quarter

ArmInfo. Goldman Sachs analysts lowered their price forecasts for major crude oil grades for the second quarter of 2026 after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire.

Lavrov and Araghchi discuss situation at Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant  following bombing of plant by American-Israeli alliance 

ArmInfo. At the initiative of the Iranian side, a telephone conversation took place on April 5 between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Iranian Foreign  Minister Abbas Araghchi.

Road part of Trump Route 90% complete, and railway 70% complete -  Aliyev
Istanbul, Yerevan to become main transport hubs for Russian tourists  in 2026 summer season

Energy

Pashinyan: Electric Networks of Armenia CJSC de facto nationalized

ArmInfo. The Electric Networks of Armenia CJSC has already been de facto nationalized, and  the legal formalization process is currently underway, as stated the RA Prime Minister, Nikol Pashinyan,  at a briefing on April 9.

IAEA expert team to share nuclear safety expertise with Armenia ahead  of COP 17

ArmInfo. An expert team from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is currently in  Armenia to conduct seminars with representatives from relevant  agencies on nuclear safety ahead of the 17th Conference of the  Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (COP 17), as  reported to ArmInfo by the press service of the Armenian Ministry of  Internal Affairs (MIA).

Armenian NPP to undergo a comprehensive planned-preventive  maintenance cycle
Construction and operation of storage plants in Armenia to be new  activity subject to licensing

Technology

Armenia offers France cooperation in R&D and high technology

ArmInfo. Armenia can serve as a research platform for French companies in the design, development, and testing of innovative solutions. This was announced during a meeting between Armenian Minister of High-Tech Industry Mkhitar Hayrapetyan and a delegation led by Benjamin Haddad, Minister  Delegate for European Affairs to the French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs.

Yerevan to host AI Conf 2026 

ArmInfo. The fourth conference dedicated to artificial intelligence (AI), AI Conf Armenia 2026, will take place in Yerevan, bringing together leading experts,  scientists, business representatives, and everyone interested in the  future of AI in the country.

With sound strategy, Armenia can strengthen its position in global  technological landscape - Mkhitar Hayrapetyan
Carnegie Mellon to help shape Armenia`s cybersecurity future
Real estate

Reverse mortgage institution to be introduced in Armenia

ArmInfo.  Reverse mortgage institution will be introduced in Armenia. The RA government approved amendments to the Civil Code and a package of related laws at its  April 2 meeting.

Mortgage transactions in Armenia increased by 32.2% in 2025

ArmInfo.In 2025, there were 11,070 mortgage transactions concluded in Armenia, exceeding the  2024 figure by 32.2%,  according to data from the State Committee of Real Estate Cadastre of the Republic of Armenia.

Real estate purchase and sale transactions by foreigners increased by  13.4% in 2025
Emerging stagnation of apartment prices in Yerevan fueling  double-digit growth in sales transactions
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