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Dmitry Volvach: Russia is investing over $ 1 billion in the Armenian  economyDmitry Volvach: Russia is investing over $ 1 billion in the Armenian  economy
Minister: Development of decentralized interregional cooperation is a  priority task of the Armenian governmentMinister: Development of decentralized interregional cooperation is a  priority task of the Armenian government
Is it realistic to maintain the current gas price? Deputy Prime  Minister of Armenia explained Is it realistic to maintain the current gas price? Deputy Prime  Minister of Armenia explained 
RA Economy Minister discussed Armenia`s investment potential with  U.S. Ambassador RA Economy Minister discussed Armenia`s investment potential with  U.S. Ambassador 
Armenia and Russia have developed common approaches to attracting  investmentArmenia and Russia have developed common approaches to attracting  investment
32nd energy charter conference ministerial meeting to be held in  Yerevan32nd energy charter conference ministerial meeting to be held in  Yerevan
For 9 months of 2021, public debt of Armenia increased by $ 1.069  billionFor 9 months of 2021, public debt of Armenia increased by $ 1.069  billion
Joint Project of HSBC Group and Orran Benevolent Organisation Supports 200 Young People in Regions to Get Jobs and Start their BusinessJoint Project of HSBC Group and Orran Benevolent Organisation Supports 200 Young People in Regions to Get Jobs and Start their Business
Armenian NPP connected to RA unified power grid since October 17Armenian NPP connected to RA unified power grid since October 17
Leadership of SRC of Armenia will be sent to MoscowLeadership of SRC of Armenia will be sent to Moscow
Russia`s trade representative: Armenian market is traditionally attractive for RussiaRussia`s trade representative: Armenian market is traditionally attractive for Russia
5th meeting of Armenian-Czech Intergovernmental Commission on  Economic Cooperation held in Yerevan5th meeting of Armenian-Czech Intergovernmental Commission on  Economic Cooperation held in Yerevan
Make payments via Idram in online stores, get free delivery or a cashback and take part in the drawMake payments via Idram in online stores, get free delivery or a cashback and take part in the draw
Interest rates on loans and deposits have grownInterest rates on loans and deposits have grown
In Moscow, Suren Papikyan discussed issues related to In Moscow, Suren Papikyan discussed issues related to "North-South  Power Corridor" and construction of a new nuclear power unit in  Armenia 
Armenian Minister of Economy received Deputy Minister of Industry and  Trade of Czech RepublicArmenian Minister of Economy received Deputy Minister of Industry and  Trade of Czech Republic
Issue of feasibility of creating institution of business ombudsman is  being discussed at RA Economy Ministry Issue of feasibility of creating institution of business ombudsman is  being discussed at RA Economy Ministry 
Armenia is ready to cooperate in developing common approach to  protect EAEU internal market in case of pressure from third partiesArmenia is ready to cooperate in developing common approach to  protect EAEU internal market in case of pressure from third parties
Armenian government approves draft decision on increasing ANIF  authorized capitalArmenian government approves draft decision on increasing ANIF  authorized capital
Pashinyan: Formation of the common energy market of the EAEU is a  prerequisite for the full realization of the potential of economic  integrationPashinyan: Formation of the common energy market of the EAEU is a  prerequisite for the full realization of the potential of economic  integration
Official supplier of furniture for shops of number of world brands  and a pharmaceutical company received tax incentive from RA  Government Official supplier of furniture for shops of number of world brands  and a pharmaceutical company received tax incentive from RA  Government 
Water users will be reimbursed for rent for irrigation water for a  period of 5 years in the event of the introduction of drip irrigation  systems on an area of up to 3 hectaresWater users will be reimbursed for rent for irrigation water for a  period of 5 years in the event of the introduction of drip irrigation  systems on an area of up to 3 hectares
RA Minister of Economy did not rule out that Standard & Poor`s would assign credit rating to RA Minister of Economy did not rule out that Standard & Poor`s would assign credit rating to "Export Insurance Agency of Armenia" CJSC
S&P Improved the Outlook on Ameriabank to Positive S&P Improved the Outlook on Ameriabank to Positive 
S&P improves forecast for 2021 on Real GDP Growth in Armenia to 6.3%S&P improves forecast for 2021 on Real GDP Growth in Armenia to 6.3%
Expert: Building a 600 MW reactor would be the most appropriate  option for ArmeniaExpert: Building a 600 MW reactor would be the most appropriate  option for Armenia
Expert: It is reasonable to use stock exchanges for the formation of  market-based gas prices Expert: It is reasonable to use stock exchanges for the formation of  market-based gas prices 
Head of Ministry of Territorial Administration got acquainted with  work of  Agarak Copper-Molybdenum CombineHead of Ministry of Territorial Administration got acquainted with  work of  Agarak Copper-Molybdenum Combine
IMF stands ready to assist Government of Armenia in implementing its  ambitious reform agendaIMF stands ready to assist Government of Armenia in implementing its  ambitious reform agenda
Standard & Poor`s assigns sovereign rating to Armenia for the first  timeStandard & Poor`s assigns sovereign rating to Armenia for the first  time
Global Finance Names Ameriabank the Safest Bank in ArmeniaGlobal Finance Names Ameriabank the Safest Bank in Armenia
Revenue of the trade sector of Armenia for 8 months of 2021 exceeded  $ 4 billionRevenue of the trade sector of Armenia for 8 months of 2021 exceeded  $ 4 billion
Armenia will allocate more for military spending in 2022 than in  2021, but less than for servicing and paying off government debtArmenia will allocate more for military spending in 2022 than in  2021, but less than for servicing and paying off government debt
Armenia and Poland intend to intensify cooperation between startups  of two countriesArmenia and Poland intend to intensify cooperation between startups  of two countries
Global Finance names AraratBank the Best Sub-Custodian Bank in ArmeniaGlobal Finance names AraratBank the Best Sub-Custodian Bank in Armenia
Armenian government delegation to take part in Russian Energy WeekArmenian government delegation to take part in Russian Energy Week
Armenia participates in Europe`s largest trade fair for food within  EU4Business initiativeArmenia participates in Europe`s largest trade fair for food within  EU4Business initiative
Ambassador: Sweden welcomes the readiness of the Armenian government  to carry out systemic reformsAmbassador: Sweden welcomes the readiness of the Armenian government  to carry out systemic reforms
Gnel Sanosyan and Kishan Dan Dewal discussed the North-South  investment program and the possibilities of the Iranian port of  ChabaharGnel Sanosyan and Kishan Dan Dewal discussed the North-South  investment program and the possibilities of the Iranian port of  Chabahar
EIB stands ready to support the efforts of the Armenian government to  improve the business environmentEIB stands ready to support the efforts of the Armenian government to  improve the business environment
Minister of Economy took part in opening of PanArmenian Expo 2021  12th International Exhibition- ForumMinister of Economy took part in opening of PanArmenian Expo 2021  12th International Exhibition- Forum
Ambassador: Economic cooperation between Armenia and Slovenia does  not correspond to the existing potentialAmbassador: Economic cooperation between Armenia and Slovenia does  not correspond to the existing potential
Draft state budget: In 2022, Armenia will increase its national debt  by another $ 1.053 billion - to about $ 10.2 billionDraft state budget: In 2022, Armenia will increase its national debt  by another $ 1.053 billion - to about $ 10.2 billion
ANIF starts cooperation with Italian Intesa Sanpaolo group ANIF starts cooperation with Italian Intesa Sanpaolo group 
Tigran Khachatryan and Carolin Geginat discussed prospects of  cooperation between  RA Government and World BankTigran Khachatryan and Carolin Geginat discussed prospects of  cooperation between  RA Government and World Bank
Production of brandy became leader in terms of volume in Armenia`s  alcoholic industry, and whiskey production is leader in terms of  growth ratesProduction of brandy became leader in terms of volume in Armenia`s  alcoholic industry, and whiskey production is leader in terms of  growth rates
Freight and passenger transportation reaches double-digit growth  in ArmeniaFreight and passenger transportation reaches double-digit growth  in Armenia
Telecommunications revenue in Armenia increased by 4.8% in 8 months  of 2021Telecommunications revenue in Armenia increased by 4.8% in 8 months  of 2021
Head of Central Bank of Armenia met with President of Council of  Ministers of ItalyHead of Central Bank of Armenia met with President of Council of  Ministers of Italy
Central Bank of Armenia: Net inflow of transfers from individuals for  8 months of 2021 exceeded the pre- covid volume 2-foldCentral Bank of Armenia: Net inflow of transfers from individuals for  8 months of 2021 exceeded the pre- covid volume 2-fold
Armenian government prepares to issue Diaspora bondsArmenian government prepares to issue Diaspora bonds
Armenia`s metallurgical industry reaches double-digit growthArmenia`s metallurgical industry reaches double-digit growth
Pashinyan: The state will participate in all the promising investment  programs of GeoProMining in ArmeniaPashinyan: The state will participate in all the promising investment  programs of GeoProMining in Armenia
Armenia`s foreign trade with EU countries reaches double-digit growthArmenia`s foreign trade with EU countries reaches double-digit growth
Armenia`s foreign trade with EAEU countries intensifies at a rapid  paceArmenia`s foreign trade with EAEU countries intensifies at a rapid  pace
Armenia reduced production of aluminum foil by 3.9% in 8 monthsArmenia reduced production of aluminum foil by 3.9% in 8 months
Aram Sargsyan: The key to Armenia`s development is universal  diversificationAram Sargsyan: The key to Armenia`s development is universal  diversification
World Bank`s forecast on GDP growth in Armenia for 2021 turned out to  be more optimistic than the forecast of the Central Bank of Armenia -  6.1% versus 5.4%World Bank`s forecast on GDP growth in Armenia for 2021 turned out to  be more optimistic than the forecast of the Central Bank of Armenia -  6.1% versus 5.4%
In Armenia, y-o-y inflation in September 2021 reached 8.9% due to  increase in food pricesIn Armenia, y-o-y inflation in September 2021 reached 8.9% due to  increase in food prices
Ruling faction advocates gradual abolition of income tax refund  system on mortgage loans in YerevanRuling faction advocates gradual abolition of income tax refund  system on mortgage loans in Yerevan
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RUB6.740.03
USD477.34-0.93
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CAD387.481.59
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Experts
Aram Sargsyan: The key to Armenia`s development is universal  diversificationAram Sargsyan: The key to Armenia`s development is universal  diversification
ACBA Bank: publicity and a new development paradigmACBA Bank: publicity and a new development paradigm
Andrey Sinyakov: We consider the completion of the second stage of the modernization project of the Agarak Copper-Molybdenum Combine as a serious anti-crisis measureAndrey Sinyakov: We consider the completion of the second stage of the modernization project of the Agarak Copper-Molybdenum Combine as a serious anti-crisis measure
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Commented
Minister of Economy discussed with the Ambassador of Canada the  possibilities of intensifying cooperation in the financial and  economic fieldsMinister of Economy discussed with the Ambassador of Canada the  possibilities of intensifying cooperation in the financial and  economic fields
Armenian Ministry of Finance predicts budget deficit of 7.4% of GDP  for 2020Armenian Ministry of Finance predicts budget deficit of 7.4% of GDP  for 2020
Central Bank of Armenia announces bank details for donating funds to  the All-Armenian FundCentral Bank of Armenia announces bank details for donating funds to  the All-Armenian Fund
Commercial banks and insurance companies of Armenia will have  opportunity to conduct a general meeting of shareholders remotelyCommercial banks and insurance companies of Armenia will have  opportunity to conduct a general meeting of shareholders remotely

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