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Ameriabank honored as the Best Investment Bank in Armenia for 2023 by Global Finance Ameriabank honored as the Best Investment Bank in Armenia for 2023 by Global Finance 
Expert: Expenditures of Dry Port project exceed $100 millionExpert: Expenditures of Dry Port project exceed $100 million
Armenia Securities Exchange launches AMXTrader new trading system for  financial market participantsArmenia Securities Exchange launches AMXTrader new trading system for  financial market participants
Armenia`s economic indicators impressive in 2022 - IFC Armenia`s economic indicators impressive in 2022 - IFC 
Armenia welcomes Belarusian construction companies Armenia welcomes Belarusian construction companies 
FlyOne Armenia launches Yerevan - Larnaca - Yerevan direct flights FlyOne Armenia launches Yerevan - Larnaca - Yerevan direct flights 
Vahan Kerobyan: AMD 40 billion were returned to borrowers under 2022  state subsidy program for mortgage loansVahan Kerobyan: AMD 40 billion were returned to borrowers under 2022  state subsidy program for mortgage loans
Armenian winemakers participating in ProWein international trade fair  in DusseldorfArmenian winemakers participating in ProWein international trade fair  in Dusseldorf
Armenia`s vice-premier receives IMF repsArmenia`s vice-premier receives IMF reps
Armenia`s premier hosts IMF delegationArmenia`s premier hosts IMF delegation
Armenia`s Ministry of Economy draft law to introduce English law  jurisdiction - minister Armenia`s Ministry of Economy draft law to introduce English law  jurisdiction - minister 
U.S., Canadian and European companies interested in projects in  Armenia`s Syunik - Paruyr HovhannisyanU.S., Canadian and European companies interested in projects in  Armenia`s Syunik - Paruyr Hovhannisyan
Enterprise Armenia supporting 40 projects worth $2.4-3.2bln - premier Enterprise Armenia supporting 40 projects worth $2.4-3.2bln - premier 
In 2022 vs. 2021, number of RA citizens on migration registration in  RF decreased by 15% - ACSESIn 2022 vs. 2021, number of RA citizens on migration registration in  RF decreased by 15% - ACSES
Deputy PM, AmCham representatives discuss Russian-Ukrainian conflict  impact on Armenian economyDeputy PM, AmCham representatives discuss Russian-Ukrainian conflict  impact on Armenian economy
Armenia, Georgia discuss possibilities of expanding cooperation in  tourism sectorArmenia, Georgia discuss possibilities of expanding cooperation in  tourism sector
Rostelecom changes its mind about selling its Armenian subsidiary GNC  AlfaRostelecom changes its mind about selling its Armenian subsidiary GNC  Alfa
Yerevan hosts 19th International Specialized Caucasus Exhibition:  Building and Reconstruction EXPO 2023 Yerevan hosts 19th International Specialized Caucasus Exhibition:  Building and Reconstruction EXPO 2023 
Armenia`s Deputy Minister of Economy hosts UNCCD delegation  Armenia`s Deputy Minister of Economy hosts UNCCD delegation  
Threshold for duty-free importation of goods into EAEU for  individuals at level of EUR 1000 may return to previous level Threshold for duty-free importation of goods into EAEU for  individuals at level of EUR 1000 may return to previous level 
Saudi Flynas airline to launch flight to Yerevan in summerSaudi Flynas airline to launch flight to Yerevan in summer
Vahan Kerobyan: Turkey actively buys gold from Armenia, while  selectively buying other productsVahan Kerobyan: Turkey actively buys gold from Armenia, while  selectively buying other products
CBA Head: Surveys show that international visitors have begun making  long-term plans for Armenia and its economyCBA Head: Surveys show that international visitors have begun making  long-term plans for Armenia and its economy
Central Bank Head: FAO index has stabilized and there are no new  upward trendsCentral Bank Head: FAO index has stabilized and there are no new  upward trends
Martin Galstyan: Armenia Securities Exchange is currently in process  of forming new board and strategyMartin Galstyan: Armenia Securities Exchange is currently in process  of forming new board and strategy
CBA improves its 2023 GDP growth forecast for Armenia to 5.8%,  indicating construction and services as main driversCBA improves its 2023 GDP growth forecast for Armenia to 5.8%,  indicating construction and services as main drivers
Western sanctions against Russia pose a threat to Armenia - PMWestern sanctions against Russia pose a threat to Armenia - PM
New Armenia-ADB cooperation strategy under developmentNew Armenia-ADB cooperation strategy under development
AraratBank joins the United Nations Women`s Empowerment Principles InitiativeAraratBank joins the United Nations Women`s Empowerment Principles Initiative
Armenia`s CB leaves refinancing rate unchanged, 10.75%Armenia`s CB leaves refinancing rate unchanged, 10.75%
With organizational support of Ameriabank and SPRING PR, first  With organizational support of Ameriabank and SPRING PR, first  "Doing Digital-Exploring Digital Future" forum to be held in Yerevan  on April 5
Armenia, Egypt discuss possible cooperation in renewable energy,  energy infrastructuresArmenia, Egypt discuss possible cooperation in renewable energy,  energy infrastructures
 State Control Service returned about 121 million drams to budget in  2022 State Control Service returned about 121 million drams to budget in  2022
Vahan Kerobyan: No outflow of immigrants is expected in near futureVahan Kerobyan: No outflow of immigrants is expected in near future
Vahan Kerobyan: During the year, 7,328 companies and individual  entrepreneurs were registered in Armenia by Russian citizensVahan Kerobyan: During the year, 7,328 companies and individual  entrepreneurs were registered in Armenia by Russian citizens
This year, demand is gradually stabilizing, and growth of Armenian  economy to be 4.2% - EDBThis year, demand is gradually stabilizing, and growth of Armenian  economy to be 4.2% - EDB
Global economic recession risks remain significant - EDBGlobal economic recession risks remain significant - EDB
"MTS Armenia" changes its owner
Armenia`s former premier records absolute decline in population`s  living standards for 2018-2022Armenia`s former premier records absolute decline in population`s  living standards for 2018-2022
Armenia on way to modernization of major branches of its economy -  vice-premierArmenia on way to modernization of major branches of its economy -  vice-premier
Karen Karamyan: 70% of Ameriabank`s business loans are provided  through Ameria Business online platformKaren Karamyan: 70% of Ameriabank`s business loans are provided  through Ameria Business online platform
Ameriabank`s cosmic pavilion at DigiTec: Digital services,  consultations, lotteries, charity, discussionsAmeriabank`s cosmic pavilion at DigiTec: Digital services,  consultations, lotteries, charity, discussions
Armenia plans to start negotiations with India to raise funds for  construction project of Persian Gulf-Black Sea corridorArmenia plans to start negotiations with India to raise funds for  construction project of Persian Gulf-Black Sea corridor
Hayk Yesayan: Team always has and will have innovative solutionsHayk Yesayan: Team always has and will have innovative solutions
IDBank - participant of DigiTec ExpoIDBank - participant of DigiTec Expo
Armenia`s GDP growth in 2018-2022 qualitatively significantly lower  than in previous 3 five-year plans - Hrant BagratyanArmenia`s GDP growth in 2018-2022 qualitatively significantly lower  than in previous 3 five-year plans - Hrant Bagratyan
Team Telecom Armenia is first among Armenia`s telecom operators to  provide access to 5G networkTeam Telecom Armenia is first among Armenia`s telecom operators to  provide access to 5G network
Vahan Kerobyan: Armenian companies do not fully exploit opportunities  in innovative termsVahan Kerobyan: Armenian companies do not fully exploit opportunities  in innovative terms
U.S. warning against countries` help to Russia: Armenia`s government  takes everything into account - MPU.S. warning against countries` help to Russia: Armenia`s government  takes everything into account - MP
3.5% decline in living standard of average statistical employee in  Armenia 3.5% decline in living standard of average statistical employee in  Armenia 
Turkey suddenly stops  transit of sanctioned goods to RussiaTurkey suddenly stops  transit of sanctioned goods to Russia
American SADA to contribute to digitalization of Armenian education  systemAmerican SADA to contribute to digitalization of Armenian education  system
Armenia`s rank fell by 19 points in WIPO Global Innovation Index.  Economist advises to update data on timeArmenia`s rank fell by 19 points in WIPO Global Innovation Index.  Economist advises to update data on time
Armenia`s travel agencies lost 25% of income in 2022 due to dram  revaluationArmenia`s travel agencies lost 25% of income in 2022 due to dram  revaluation
FLYONE ARMENIA replenishes its aircraft fleetFLYONE ARMENIA replenishes its aircraft fleet
Armenia increases its share in EDBArmenia increases its share in EDB
AraratBank committed to the Sustainable Development Goals of the United NationsAraratBank committed to the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations
Kristina Kvien: US ready to assist Armenia`s economic developmentKristina Kvien: US ready to assist Armenia`s economic development
Converse Bank has completed the distribution of bondsConverse Bank has completed the distribution of bonds
EDB forecasts 7.2% inflation in Armenia in 1st quarter, 2023 EDB forecasts 7.2% inflation in Armenia in 1st quarter, 2023 
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Armenian winemakers participating in ProWein international trade fair  in Dusseldorf

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Armenian winemakers participating in ProWein international trade fair  in Dusseldorf

ArmInfo. Twenty-three Armenian wine-making companies are participating in the ProWein international trade fair in Dusseldorf, March 19 to 21. 


Economy

Armenia welcomes Belarusian construction companies 

ArmInfo.Armenia's Minister of Territorial Administration Gnel Sanosyan and Vice-Premier of Belarus  Piotr Parkhomchik discussed on Tuesday Belarusian companies' participation in construction projects in Armenia.  

FlyOne Armenia launches Yerevan - Larnaca - Yerevan direct flights 

ArmInfo.FlyOne Armenia launches direct flights from Yerevan to Larnaca. This is stated in the message of the airline.

Vahan Kerobyan: AMD 40 billion were returned to borrowers under 2022  state subsidy program for mortgage loans
Armenia`s vice-premier receives IMF reps

Finance and banks

Ameriabank honored as the Best Investment Bank in Armenia for 2023 by Global Finance 

ArmInfo.Ameriabank has been named the Best Investment Bank in Armenia by Global Finance, a leading international financial publication. The award recognizes Ameriabank excellence in investment banking and its ability to provide tailored investment banking and advisory solutions designed to meet the clients’ diverse financial needs.

Expert: Expenditures of Dry Port project exceed $100 million

ArmInfo.The cost and capital expenditures of the Dry Port project exceed $100 million, Charle Malas, project lead and advisor to Economy Minister Vahan Kerobyan,  told Civil.net.

Armenia Securities Exchange launches AMXTrader new trading system for  financial market participants
Armenia`s economic indicators impressive in 2022 - IFC 

Insurance

Health Ministry to announce amount of insurance payments and  state-subsidized rate for citizens under compulsory health insurance  at end of 2023 

ArmInfo. The Ministry of Health of Armenia will recalculate the state-subsidized rate for compulsory health insurance this year. Minister of Health of Armenia  Anahit Avanesyan announced this during a press conference on February  15.

Employed citizens to not pay for health insurance of non-employed  citizens: Health Minister 

ArmInfo. Employed citizens will not pay compulsory health insurance (CHI) contributions of non-employed citizens.  Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan stated  during a Facebook press conference of RFE/RL's Armenian service.  

Loss ratio in CMPTL market decreased from 79% to 66% in 2022 
Discussions on concept of comprehensive health insurance held in  Armenia with participation of WB representatives
Energy

Armenia, Egypt discuss possible cooperation in renewable energy,  energy infrastructures

ArmInfo.Armenia and Egypt have discussed possible cooperation in renewable energy and energy infrastructures, Armenia's Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure reports. 

Performance report 2022 of ANPP presented to PM

ArmInfo.RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan visited "Armenian Nuclear Power Plant" CJSC to get  acquainted with Performance report 2022 of ANPP.

Government allocates land plot for construction of 200 MW Aig-1 solar  power plant  
Armenia, US are expanding cooperation in field of atomic energy use

Technology

Rostelecom changes its mind about selling its Armenian subsidiary GNC  Alfa

ArmInfo. "Rostelecom" decided to actively develop the Armenian GNC-Alfa operator, the issue of sale  was removed from the agenda. This, as reported by Interfax, was reported to journalists by president of the largest Russian telecom operator, Mikhail Oseevsky.

With organizational support of Ameriabank and SPRING PR, first  "Doing Digital-Exploring Digital Future" forum to be held in Yerevan  on April 5

ArmInfo.  The first "DoingDigital - Exploring Digital Future" Forum will be held in Yerevan on April 5. The Forum's  founder and organizeris SPRING PR Company, co-organizer - Ameriabank. 

"MTS Armenia" changes its owner
Armenia on way to modernization of major branches of its economy -  vice-premier

Real estate

Documentary credit system of payments to developers could be  introduced in Armenia 

ArmInfo. Armenia's Minister of Economy Vahan Kerobyan held a meeting with representatives of Armenia's banks to discuss draft amendments to the Ra Civil Code.   The draft deals with replacement of money transfers to developers'  special accounts with letters of credit.  

Armenia`s tax authorities on peculiarities of taxation when renting  apartment

ArmInfo. The income received from renting real estate is subject to taxation, the State Revenue Committee of Armenia (SRC) reminded.

Apartments in Yerevan rose in price by 5.4% in Q2, with increase in  transactions for their purchase and sale by 30.8%
Housing renovation program in Armenia will be available this June


ArmInfo. Armenia's economic activity increased by 10.5 percent in January 2023 compared to  January 2022 (against 15.4% growth a year earlier), far exceeding the pre- Covid 6.1% growth in the same period in 2019. In January alone,  economic activity decreased by 46.1% (against a 45% decline in January 2022 and a 46.9% decline in January 2019), and the decline  was recorded in all areas.

ArmInfo. In January 2023, 159,475 tourists visited Armenia, which is 69% more than a year ago. 



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