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Armenia`s audit market sees 18% revenue growth in 2025Armenia`s audit market sees 18% revenue growth in 2025
Pashinyan: Turkey amending legislation to officially list Armenia as  import destinationPashinyan: Turkey amending legislation to officially list Armenia as  import destination
UBA Chairman: SMEs still facing financing challengesUBA Chairman: SMEs still facing financing challenges
Russian NPP proposal could meet Armenia`s energy needs for century to  comeRussian NPP proposal could meet Armenia`s energy needs for century to  come
"Strong Armenia" party unveils comprehensive support program for  farmers
Armenia`s foreign trade with Russia continues to decline, while with  EU countries it continues to grow at rapid paceArmenia`s foreign trade with Russia continues to decline, while with  EU countries it continues to grow at rapid pace
Minister: YouTube officially announces launch of partner program in  ArmeniaMinister: YouTube officially announces launch of partner program in  Armenia
Economy Minister assures: Withdrawal from EAEU  not on Yerevan`s  agendaEconomy Minister assures: Withdrawal from EAEU  not on Yerevan`s  agenda
Economy Ministry: Armenian producers must now provide certificates of  origin to sell on WildberriesEconomy Ministry: Armenian producers must now provide certificates of  origin to sell on Wildberries
UNDP: Armenia needs specialized institutions to implement energy  policyUNDP: Armenia needs specialized institutions to implement energy  policy
InsureTek Armenia 2026 international forum to be held in Yerevan for  the first time on June 4InsureTek Armenia 2026 international forum to be held in Yerevan for  the first time on June 4
 Armenian PM to skip EAEU Summit in Kazakhstan to focus on election  campaign Armenian PM to skip EAEU Summit in Kazakhstan to focus on election  campaign
Armenia`s public debt exceeded $14.7 billion by April 1, 2026; per  capita debt burden surpassed $4,700.Armenia`s public debt exceeded $14.7 billion by April 1, 2026; per  capita debt burden surpassed $4,700.
 Deputy Minister of Economy: Armenia`s industry showing clear signs of  stabilization, recovery, and sustainable growth Deputy Minister of Economy: Armenia`s industry showing clear signs of  stabilization, recovery, and sustainable growth
 Regulations under Green Agenda pose significant burden, especially  for small businesses - Frank Hess Regulations under Green Agenda pose significant burden, especially  for small businesses - Frank Hess
Grant Akopian has been elected to the AmCham BoardGrant Akopian has been elected to the AmCham Board
Ministry of High-Tech Industry to change its nameMinistry of High-Tech Industry to change its name
Construction and operation of storage power plants in Armenia to  become new activity subject to licensingConstruction and operation of storage power plants in Armenia to  become new activity subject to licensing
Steps to be taken in Armenia to protect rights of minority  shareholders in joint-stock companiesSteps to be taken in Armenia to protect rights of minority  shareholders in joint-stock companies
Tourist influx to Armenia surges by 28% in AprilTourist influx to Armenia surges by 28% in April
Armenia FX market, May 5- 8, 2026: USD, RUB transactions decreasedArmenia FX market, May 5- 8, 2026: USD, RUB transactions decreased
Armenian brandy and wine production rebounds in Q1Armenian brandy and wine production rebounds in Q1
Armenia reports 7.3%  growth in power generation for Q1 2026Armenia reports 7.3%  growth in power generation for Q1 2026
Armenia`s industrial sector rebounds from slump with double-digit  growth Armenia`s industrial sector rebounds from slump with double-digit  growth 
Armenia`s metallurgy industry records growth in Q1 2026Armenia`s metallurgy industry records growth in Q1 2026
Armenia`s primary exports: mineral raw materials, precious  metals/stones, machinery, equipment, and finished food productsArmenia`s primary exports: mineral raw materials, precious  metals/stones, machinery, equipment, and finished food products
  EIB Group and Ameriabank strengthen support for Armenian businesses through EU-backed guarantee  EIB Group and Ameriabank strengthen support for Armenian businesses through EU-backed guarantee
The Power of One Dram to ‘’Vahe Meliksetyan’’ FoundationThe Power of One Dram to ‘’Vahe Meliksetyan’’ Foundation
EIB Group and Ameriabank strengthen support for Armenian businesses  through EU- backed guaranteeEIB Group and Ameriabank strengthen support for Armenian businesses  through EU- backed guarantee
EDB announces program for its Annual Meeting and Business Forum in  AlmatyEDB announces program for its Annual Meeting and Business Forum in  Almaty
Y/y economic activity growth 4.1% up to 7.1% in Armenia in Jan-Mar  2026 Y/y economic activity growth 4.1% up to 7.1% in Armenia in Jan-Mar  2026 
Former CEO: ENA owner to never agree to sell company for $380,000Former CEO: ENA owner to never agree to sell company for $380,000
SRC: Construction of customs and logistics center in southern Armenia  scheduled for 2027SRC: Construction of customs and logistics center in southern Armenia  scheduled for 2027
Armenia to collaborate with Rainer Lemoyne Institute on renewable  energyArmenia to collaborate with Rainer Lemoyne Institute on renewable  energy
The international chess tournament supported by IDBank has concludedThe international chess tournament supported by IDBank has concluded
ANC believes Armenia needs a 1,200 MW nuclear power plantANC believes Armenia needs a 1,200 MW nuclear power plant
In Armenia, annual inflation increased from 3.2% to 5.3% in April   due to rising food prices  In Armenia, annual inflation increased from 3.2% to 5.3% in April   due to rising food prices  
We must transition from turnover tax to differentiated VAT system –  Prime MinisterWe must transition from turnover tax to differentiated VAT system –  Prime Minister
20.5 hectares of land in Nor Hachn community to be assigned to State  Property Management Committee20.5 hectares of land in Nor Hachn community to be assigned to State  Property Management Committee
Sergey Martinchuk appointed Visa Regional Manager for Ukraine,  Moldova, Southern and Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and CaucasusSergey Martinchuk appointed Visa Regional Manager for Ukraine,  Moldova, Southern and Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and Caucasus
RA government to allocate AMD 25.2mln to develop standard design  allowing sand mining at mouth of Araks river RA government to allocate AMD 25.2mln to develop standard design  allowing sand mining at mouth of Araks river 
AMD 684mln to be allocated to host the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles  2026 international wine tasting contest in ArmeniaAMD 684mln to be allocated to host the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles  2026 international wine tasting contest in Armenia
RA president supports development of cooperation with Philip MorrisRA president supports development of cooperation with Philip Morris
AMD 13bln to be allocated for reconstruction of 58 km of roads in  ArmeniaAMD 13bln to be allocated for reconstruction of 58 km of roads in  Armenia
 Armenia experiencing tourism boom to intensify throughout year -  premier  Armenia experiencing tourism boom to intensify throughout year -  premier 
Customs duties not to be charged for delivery of new trolleybuses to  ArmeniaCustoms duties not to be charged for delivery of new trolleybuses to  Armenia
RA Ministry of Territorial Administration discusses TRIPP project  with U.S. delegation`s participation RA Ministry of Territorial Administration discusses TRIPP project  with U.S. delegation`s participation 
Zeyro, first Armenian AI to be presented in ArmeniaZeyro, first Armenian AI to be presented in Armenia
Armenian Deputy PMs meet  EIB delegationArmenian Deputy PMs meet  EIB delegation
Government to allocate $10 million for tourism infrastructure in  YeghegisGovernment to allocate $10 million for tourism infrastructure in  Yeghegis
Two Milestones, One Celebration: Moneytun Turns 20, Partnership with AraratBank Marks 10 YearsTwo Milestones, One Celebration: Moneytun Turns 20, Partnership with AraratBank Marks 10 Years
Ardshinbank has reduced interest rates on existing SME loansArdshinbank has reduced interest rates on existing SME loans
Eurasian Economic Forum 2026 gaining momentumEurasian Economic Forum 2026 gaining momentum
Kazakh Atomic Energy Agency delegation  holds discussions at   Ministry of Territorial AdministrationKazakh Atomic Energy Agency delegation  holds discussions at   Ministry of Territorial Administration
Government to restart  agricultural insurance program Government to restart  agricultural insurance program 
Evocabank and Proparco-AFD sign a €20M credit agreementEvocabank and Proparco-AFD sign a €20M credit agreement
Ameriabank and Proparco sign a €75M credit agreement to support Armenian agriculture and small businessesAmeriabank and Proparco sign a €75M credit agreement to support Armenian agriculture and small businesses
ArmInfo FinRating: Tariff increases spur high profit growth for  Armenian insurance companiesArmInfo FinRating: Tariff increases spur high profit growth for  Armenian insurance companies
Yerevan and Ashgabat advocated for intensifying economic cooperationYerevan and Ashgabat advocated for intensifying economic cooperation
Process of community consolidation will continue in Armenia - billProcess of community consolidation will continue in Armenia - bill
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Armenia`s foreign trade with Russia continues to decline, while with  EU countries it continues to grow at rapid pace

 Tuesday, May 12 2026
Armenia`s foreign trade with Russia continues to decline, while with  EU countries it continues to grow at rapid pace

ArmInfo.  The share of Armenia's top five trading partners-Russia, China, Iran, the UAE, and Germany-decreased in Q1 2026 to a combined 53.2% of total turnover  (from 64.5% or $2.9 billion in Q1 2025), amounting to $2.5 billion in  absolute terms. Two of them, Russia and the UAE, continued to decline  by 17.2% and 63.1%, respectively, slowing from last year's 63.8% and  78.8%.

Economy

Pashinyan: Turkey amending legislation to officially list Armenia as  import destination

ArmInfo.  Turkey is amending its legislation to officially include Armenia in its list of authorized import destinations for Turkish products, as stated by  Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan  during the election campaign in the  Shengavit district of Yerevan, while provided context to an exchange  with Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan. 

"Strong Armenia" party unveils comprehensive support program for  farmers

ArmInfo.The Strong Armenia Party is proposing a program to  establish specialized procurement stations designed to provide a "full cycle" of support  for domestic farmers, as stated by Narek Karapetyan, a board member  of the party, on May 12 during the election campaign in Zorakan  village, Tavush region.

Economy Ministry: Armenian producers must now provide certificates of  origin to sell on Wildberries
Armenian PM to skip EAEU Summit in Kazakhstan to focus on election  campaign

Finance and banks

Armenia`s audit market sees 18% revenue growth in 2025

ArmInfo.The total revenue of audit firms in Armenia reached approximately 16.2 billion drams in 2025, marking an 18% increase over the previous year, according to a market study released by Grant Thornton Armenia.

UBA Chairman: SMEs still facing financing challenges

ArmInfo.Small and medium businesses in Armenia still face financing challenges related to administrative difficulties, frequently changing requirements, and  lack of awareness of lending programs, as stated by Daniel Azatyan,  Chairman of the Union of Banks of Armenia (UBA), while addressing the  forum "SME Sector: Impact and Development Challenges" on May 12.

Grant Akopian has been elected to the AmCham Board
Armenia FX market, May 5- 8, 2026: USD, RUB transactions decreased

Insurance

InsureTek Armenia 2026 international forum to be held in Yerevan for  the first time on June 4

ArmInfo.  For the first time, Yerevan will host the InsureTek Armenia 2026 international forum on June 4, initiated and organized by the Armenian Motor Insurers'  Bureau (AMIB). According to a statement from the Bureau, the goal of  InsureTek Armenia 2026 is to position Armenia as a regional hub for  professional dialogue and innovative cooperation within the insurance  sector.

Government to restart  agricultural insurance program 

ArmInfo. After two years of inactivity, agricultural insurance in Armenia has finally picked up since 2026. According to the National Agricultural Insurers Agency (AINA), 3,626 contracts were concluded in the first quarter of 2026, with total insurance premiums amounting to 705.5 million drams ($1.9  million), of which 55% (387.7 million drams) was the share of insurance companies, and 45% (317.9 million drams) was subsidized. 

Anahit Avanesyan: No plans to increase health insurance premiums for  2027
Armenia`s insurance sector increases tax payments by 61.7%  in Q1  2026
Statistics

Armenia`s public debt exceeded $14.7 billion by April 1, 2026; per  capita debt burden surpassed $4,700.

ArmInfo. By April 1, 2026,  Armenia's per capita debt burden exceeded $4,700 This is due to a proportionate and similar decelearion in the annual growth of both  the public debt (slowing from 12% to 8%) and the per capita debt  burden (slowing from 10% to 7%).  Meanwhile, unlike previous years,  the per capita debt burden is now driven by domestic debt rather than  external debt – $2.4 thousand vs. $2.3 thousand. This shift is due  the accelerated annual growth of domestic dept (from 10.5% to 14.3%)  and the stagnation of external debt growth (from 7.1% to 2.1%).

Armenian brandy and wine production rebounds in Q1

ArmInfo. According to the latest data from the Statistical Committee of Armenia, the country's  beverage industry saw a broad recovery in the first quarter of 2026.  Nearly all domestic alcoholic beverages recorded growth, marking a significant departure from the steep declines seen a year prior. 

Armenia reports 7.3%  growth in power generation for Q1 2026
Armenia`s industrial sector rebounds from slump with double-digit  growth 
Digest

EDB announces program for its Annual Meeting and Business Forum in  Almaty

ArmInfo.  Representatives from 15 countries will gather in Almaty on June 25-26 to discuss the most pressing issues in Eurasia: logistics, Islamic finance, artificial  intelligence, digital transformation, and more.

Central Asian countries face task of modernizing all economic sectors  - Erlan Nysanbayev

ArmInfo. "The countries of Central Asia, as a region emerging from the USSR, inherited a difficult legacy - outdated technologies," said Erlan Nysanbayev,  Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of Kazakhstan, during a  meeting with international journalists who arrived in Astana to cover  the Regional Environmental Summit (RES).

The Bank of Russia expects improvement in the second quarter after the economy cooled in the first quarter
Brent rises more than 3% on Middle East news

Energy

Russian NPP proposal could meet Armenia`s energy needs for century to  come

ArmInfo.Russia has proposed a high-capacity nuclear power plant project to Armenia that could meet the republic's energy needs for a century to come. Mikhail Kalugin,  Director of the Fourth Department of the CIS Countries at the Russian  Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated this in an interview with TASS.

UNDP: Armenia needs specialized institutions to implement energy  policy

ArmInfo.The lack of specialized structures in the energy sector that could systematically accumulate data and knowledge and ensure the implementation of public policy remains a serious challenge for Armenia today.

Armenia to collaborate with Rainer Lemoyne Institute on renewable  energy
ANC believes Armenia needs a 1,200 MW nuclear power plant

Technology

Minister: YouTube officially announces launch of partner program in  Armenia

ArmInfo.  YouTube officially announced the launch of a partner program in Armenia starting today.

Ministry of High-Tech Industry to change its name

ArmInfo.  The name of the Ministry of High-Tech Industry will be changed to the Ministry of High-Tech Industry and Artificial Intelligence. The corresponding  draft law has been developed and introduced into circulation by the  ministry itself.

Zeyro, first Armenian AI to be presented in Armenia
Economy Minister: Armenia open to Emirati investments
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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