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Armenia imports mostly from Russia  and exports mainly to UAEArmenia imports mostly from Russia  and exports mainly to UAE
Ministry of Economy discussed potential of attracting highly  qualified labor from IndiaMinistry of Economy discussed potential of attracting highly  qualified labor from India
The program The program "Intellectual Property as Driving Force for Sustainable  Development of Armenian Winemaking" launched in Yerevan
Armenia`s per capita debt increased to $4.1 thousand, indicating a  growing burdenArmenia`s per capita debt increased to $4.1 thousand, indicating a  growing burden
Armenia`s ruling party discusses economic reforms Armenia`s ruling party discusses economic reforms 
UBA head does not find Armenian bank interest rates highUBA head does not find Armenian bank interest rates high
The birth rate is decreasing and the death rate is increasing in ArmeniaThe birth rate is decreasing and the death rate is increasing in Armenia
By October 1, the population of Armenia increased by 3.8%, exceeding 3 million peopleBy October 1, the population of Armenia increased by 3.8%, exceeding 3 million people
First BANKING FORUM-2024  held in YerevanFirst BANKING FORUM-2024  held in Yerevan
Armenia has traditionally maintained a negative migration balanceArmenia has traditionally maintained a negative migration balance
4,401,021 AMD to COAF. The November beneficiary is “Armenia Tree Project”4,401,021 AMD to COAF. The November beneficiary is “Armenia Tree Project”
Armenia to impose ban on export of ferrous and non-ferrous metal  scrap and wasteArmenia to impose ban on export of ferrous and non-ferrous metal  scrap and waste
CE Congress of Local and Regional Authorities to conduct monitoring  in Armenia CE Congress of Local and Regional Authorities to conduct monitoring  in Armenia 
EIB to provide EUR 236mln for construction of Sisian-Kajaran section  of North-South motorwayEIB to provide EUR 236mln for construction of Sisian-Kajaran section  of North-South motorway
EIB to support energy efficiency programme in Yerevan EIB to support energy efficiency programme in Yerevan 
Fair taxation results in benefit restrictions Fair taxation results in benefit restrictions 
EFSD sponsors tunnel construction on North-South motorway EFSD sponsors tunnel construction on North-South motorway 
By the end of 2025, Armenia`s public debt to increase by nearly 900  billion drams- Minister of FinanceBy the end of 2025, Armenia`s public debt to increase by nearly 900  billion drams- Minister of Finance
Armenia plans to secure $1.3 billion for the southern section of the  North-South construction`s program.Armenia plans to secure $1.3 billion for the southern section of the  North-South construction`s program.
GDP growth in Armenia in 2025 expected to be in line with potential:  Central Bank HeadGDP growth in Armenia in 2025 expected to be in line with potential:  Central Bank Head
Go Digital or Go Home: Sergey ArakelyanGo Digital or Go Home: Sergey Arakelyan
Ardshinbank Recognized as Leader in Armenia’s Secondary Corporate Bond MarketArdshinbank Recognized as Leader in Armenia’s Secondary Corporate Bond Market
Threshold for bad accounts receivable to be raised in Armenia Threshold for bad accounts receivable to be raised in Armenia 
Yes to cashless! - cruises and gifts for AraratBank MC cardholdersYes to cashless! - cruises and gifts for AraratBank MC cardholders
Priorities of Armenian-Iranian cooperation discussed in Yerevan Priorities of Armenian-Iranian cooperation discussed in Yerevan 
Armenia participating in 7th International Import ExpoArmenia participating in 7th International Import Expo
Gevorg Papoyan: $250 million needed to launch Amulsar mineGevorg Papoyan: $250 million needed to launch Amulsar mine
Security Council Chief of Armenia highlighted the importance of  enhancing bilateral economic relations in a meeting with Iranian  expertsSecurity Council Chief of Armenia highlighted the importance of  enhancing bilateral economic relations in a meeting with Iranian  experts
AraratBank: Five-Time Winner at AMX Awards 2024AraratBank: Five-Time Winner at AMX Awards 2024
Most Armenian respondents opposed closure of Metsamor NPPMost Armenian respondents opposed closure of Metsamor NPP
Economy Minister clarifies factors leading to decreased exports to  EUEconomy Minister clarifies factors leading to decreased exports to  EU
EU program to rebrand Armenian cognac to begin in second half of  NovemberEU program to rebrand Armenian cognac to begin in second half of  November
.Armenia plans to attract 2 grants from EU for construction of  North-South road section.Armenia plans to attract 2 grants from EU for construction of  North-South road section
Legal issues of transfer of Armenian government`s shares to Masdar  discussed Legal issues of transfer of Armenian government`s shares to Masdar  discussed 
EU could provide EUR 235mln to Armenia for resilience improvement  programme EU could provide EUR 235mln to Armenia for resilience improvement  programme 
Head of Armenian NA committee reports information Head of Armenian NA committee reports information "to consider"
Armenia, Turkey ministers discuss potential usage of idle  infrastructures - SanosyanArmenia, Turkey ministers discuss potential usage of idle  infrastructures - Sanosyan
Minister:  In 2024, Iran to supply Armenia with significantly higher  amount of natural gas compared to previous yearsMinister:  In 2024, Iran to supply Armenia with significantly higher  amount of natural gas compared to previous years
The state should establish strict rules for its relations with  investors, rather than engaging in promiscuous partnerships with them  - Artur AshugyanThe state should establish strict rules for its relations with  investors, rather than engaging in promiscuous partnerships with them  - Artur Ashugyan
AraratBank Initiates a Panel Discussion on AI and LeadershipAraratBank Initiates a Panel Discussion on AI and Leadership
Tourism sector financing to be reduced in 2025Tourism sector financing to be reduced in 2025
Fast Shift has joined Idram`s open QR infrastructureFast Shift has joined Idram`s open QR infrastructure
All tax administration in Armenia is primarily focused on large  businesses - State Revenue Committee Head All tax administration in Armenia is primarily focused on large  businesses - State Revenue Committee Head 
No problems in ensuring tax revenues - official No problems in ensuring tax revenues - official 
Share of taxes in Armenia`s GDP to be brought up to 25% next year -  official Share of taxes in Armenia`s GDP to be brought up to 25% next year -  official 
Armenian CB to continue reducing refinancing rate - EDBArmenian CB to continue reducing refinancing rate - EDB
ADB to provide Armenia with a loan of 89.5 million euros as part of  budget assistance frameworkADB to provide Armenia with a loan of 89.5 million euros as part of  budget assistance framework
The sale of HSBC Bank Armenia to Ardshinbank to be completed on  November 29, 2024The sale of HSBC Bank Armenia to Ardshinbank to be completed on  November 29, 2024
Armenian companies can enter Warsaw Stock Exchange with IPO through  cross- or dual listing Armenian companies can enter Warsaw Stock Exchange with IPO through  cross- or dual listing 
New and modern. Arabkir branch of IDBank reopenedNew and modern. Arabkir branch of IDBank reopened
Armenia`s Universal health insurance implementation postponed with no  set timelineArmenia`s Universal health insurance implementation postponed with no  set timeline
"Irrigated Agriculture Development in Ararat and Armavir Provinces"  to open new page for Armenia`s agricultural sector
2025 budget message: Higher GDP growth potential in Armenia 2025 budget message: Higher GDP growth potential in Armenia 
Armenia s gross international reserves 14.2% down as of Oct 2024Armenia s gross international reserves 14.2% down as of Oct 2024
Armenian AMX joins Tabadul project by Abu Dhabi ADXArmenian AMX joins Tabadul project by Abu Dhabi ADX
Armenian Airlines launches Yerevan-Batumi-Yerevan flight Armenian Airlines launches Yerevan-Batumi-Yerevan flight 
Converse Bank starts initial placement of the next AMD, USD bonds in  amount of AMD 5 billion, $5 millionConverse Bank starts initial placement of the next AMD, USD bonds in  amount of AMD 5 billion, $5 million
Armenia s tax revenues AMD 1,827.7bln as of Oct 20, 2024Armenia s tax revenues AMD 1,827.7bln as of Oct 20, 2024
Armenia, Kyrgyzstan discuss development of transport cooperationArmenia, Kyrgyzstan discuss development of transport cooperation
Armenia`s government to allocate AMD 2.9bln under regional subvention  programmes approved and implemented in 2014-2022Armenia`s government to allocate AMD 2.9bln under regional subvention  programmes approved and implemented in 2014-2022
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Exchange rates
08.11.2024
RUB3.970.02
USD387.370.14
EUR417.581.15
GBP502.192.51
CAD278.860.00
JPY25.460.32
CNY54.070.00
CHF445.153.51


Experts
The state should establish strict rules for its relations with  investors, rather than engaging in promiscuous partnerships with them  - Artur AshugyanThe state should establish strict rules for its relations with  investors, rather than engaging in promiscuous partnerships with them  - Artur Ashugyan
Fixing over-ambitious and unrealistic goals most dangerous - expert Fixing over-ambitious and unrealistic goals most dangerous - expert 
Idram: Infrastructure for Financial Institutions․ Idram for EveryoneIdram: Infrastructure for Financial Institutions․ Idram for Everyone
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The sale of HSBC Bank Armenia to Ardshinbank to be completed on  November 29, 2024The sale of HSBC Bank Armenia to Ardshinbank to be completed on  November 29, 2024
Armenian government approves 2024-2040 demographic strategy Armenian government approves 2024-2040 demographic strategy 
Armenia`s economy and state competing for sooner collapse -  ex-official Armenia`s economy and state competing for sooner collapse -  ex-official 

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