Fitch Ratings revises Armenia`s outlook to positive; affirms at `BB-`; forecasts GDP of above 5.0% in 2026-2027 Saturday, January 17 2026
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 ArmInfo. Fitch Ratings has revised the Outlook on Armenia's Long-Term Foreign-Currency (LTFC) Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to Positive from Stable and affirmed the IDR at 'BB-'. A full list of rating actions is at the end of this rating action commentary. |
ArmInfo. The Tourism Committee of Armenia, in cooperation with the National Body of Standardization and Metrology of the RA Ministry of Economy, has developed and approved national industry standards.
ArmInfo. Counterfeit alcoholic beverages and tobacco products with fake excise stamps have been found on the Armenian market, according to the State Revenue Committee (SRC) of Armenia.
ArmInfo. In Armenia's interbank foreign exchange market from January 12 to 16, 2026, there was continued high activity in dollar transactions, along with a surge in ruble transactions, while no euro transactions were carried out. Specifically, the growth of dollar transactions slowed slightly from 90% to 79%, while ruble transactions saw a significant turnaround from an 83% decline to a 7.8-fold increase.
ArmInfo. Five years of activity, 172 beneficiaries, and more than 100 projects…
ArmInfo.GRAWE Group (Austria) and C-Quadrat Investment Group (Austria) announced their intention to acquire 100% of LIGA Insurance Company, marking a milestone for the Armenian insurance market. The planned transaction represents the first entry of a renowned European insurance group into Armenia, underscoring the growing attractiveness of the country’s financial sector for international investors.
ArmInfo. People aged 65 and older will be included in the system during the first phase of implementing mandatory health insurance starting in 2026. RA Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan announced this on social media.
ArmInfo. In Armenia, trade turnover reached almost 6 trillion drams ($15.4 billion) during the first 11 months, slowing from 18% year-on-year to 3%. This slowdown is primarily attributed to a slowdown in wholesale and retail trade. According to data from the Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia, in November 2025 alone, trade turnover in Armenia increased by 5.9% to 641.3 billion drams (over $1.6 billion).
ArmInfo. Armenia's telecommunications revenue for the first 11 months of 2025 slowed from 3.1% year-on-year to 2.3%, reaching 155.8 billion drams. According to the RA Statistics Committee, revenue in November alone decreased by 0.8% to 14.5 billion drams.
ArmInfo. To counter the United States' seizure of Greenland, Europeans could use several levers of pressure, The Economist writes. For example, the EU could impose sanctions and tariffs, cancel the August 2025 trade agreement, and target US tech giants.
ArmInfo. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko signed a decree regulating the regulation of digital tokens and cryptobanks in the country, according to the Telegram channel "Pool of the First," which is affiliated with the presidential press service.
ArmInfo. Armenia presented solar energy management solutions at the international exhibition Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW 2026).
ArmInfo.Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of Armenia Narek Apitonyan received the Charge d'Affaires of Iraq to the Republic of Armenia, Muhammad Al-Sheikhli.
ArmInfo. The Ministry of High-Tech Industry reported to Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on its work in 2025. According to the PM's office, High-Tech Industry Minister Mkhitar Hayrapetyan presented the ministry's priority areas for 2025 and the results achieved in meeting the performance indicators set for them.
ArmInfo. The Ministry of High-Tech Industry of Armenia plans to expand cooperation with the innovative company Eleveight AI in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
ArmInfo. In Armenia, some real estate transactions will be able to be completed electronically. At its November 26 meeting, the National Assembly's Committee on Economic Affairs approved the amendments to the Law "On State Registration of Property Rights" submitted by the Armenian government for the second reading.
ArmInfo. Internationally recognized specialists and organizations will also be granted the right to conduct real estate appraisals in Armenia. At its November 26 meeting, the National Assembly's Committee on Economic Affairs approved the amendments to the Law "On Appraisal Activities" submitted by the Armenian government for the first reading.
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