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Double increase in turnover tax rate will stimulate transition to  common taxation system: Deputy MinisterDouble increase in turnover tax rate will stimulate transition to  common taxation system: Deputy Minister
Rocket Line - now for 60 months: Idram and IDBankRocket Line - now for 60 months: Idram and IDBank
Rising prices for services, going into shadows and closing businesses  - incomplete list of Rising prices for services, going into shadows and closing businesses  - incomplete list of "expectations" from revision of turnover tax  rate from SME Cooperation Association President
Liability for misrepresented information is proposed in ArmeniaLiability for misrepresented information is proposed in Armenia
Government proposes to make changes to car trade system within  Government proposes to make changes to car trade system within  "Trade-in" program
Armswissbank attracts us$ 10 million loan package from EBRD to support competitiveness and green transitionArmswissbank attracts us$ 10 million loan package from EBRD to support competitiveness and green transition
Armenian lawyers unwilling to pay taxes on universal basisArmenian lawyers unwilling to pay taxes on universal basis
EU Commissioner: EU will continue to contribute to economic  development of ArmeniaEU Commissioner: EU will continue to contribute to economic  development of Armenia
PM discusses opportunities for diversifying Armenian economy with WB,  IFC management PM discusses opportunities for diversifying Armenian economy with WB,  IFC management 
EBRD President considers programs implemented by Bank useful for  development of private sector in ArmeniaEBRD President considers programs implemented by Bank useful for  development of private sector in Armenia
EBRD lends up to US$ 10 million to Armeconombank for MSME on-lendingEBRD lends up to US$ 10 million to Armeconombank for MSME on-lending
Armenia benefits greatly from influx of capital and IT specialists -  EBRD chief economistArmenia benefits greatly from influx of capital and IT specialists -  EBRD chief economist
Finance Ministry, French Development Agency sign cooperation  agreement for 2024-2027Finance Ministry, French Development Agency sign cooperation  agreement for 2024-2027
Idram Junior and Koreez signed a memorandum of cooperationIdram Junior and Koreez signed a memorandum of cooperation
During the 33rd EBRD Business Forum, Ardshinbank hosted a panel discussion on economic and trade sanctions.During the 33rd EBRD Business Forum, Ardshinbank hosted a panel discussion on economic and trade sanctions.
Government to allocate additional AMD 3 billion to finance state  order for healthcareGovernment to allocate additional AMD 3 billion to finance state  order for healthcare
EBRD provides $10 million loan to ArmSwissBan to support  competitiveness and green transition of MSMEsEBRD provides $10 million loan to ArmSwissBan to support  competitiveness and green transition of MSMEs
Pankin: Armenia`s suspension of CSTO funding isn`t tragedyPankin: Armenia`s suspension of CSTO funding isn`t tragedy
Armenian government approves program for providing housing to  families from Artsakh; expenses estimated at  AMD 10-12 billion Armenian government approves program for providing housing to  families from Artsakh; expenses estimated at  AMD 10-12 billion 
EBRD Governors re-elect President Odile Renaud-Basso for second termEBRD Governors re-elect President Odile Renaud-Basso for second term
EBRD, USAID to develop transport infrastructure of Armenia,  Azerbaijan, Georgia EBRD, USAID to develop transport infrastructure of Armenia,  Azerbaijan, Georgia 
No specific dates for the entry into force of the law on compulsory  life insurance for tourists visiting Georgia - RA MFANo specific dates for the entry into force of the law on compulsory  life insurance for tourists visiting Georgia - RA MFA
Pashinyan: all those who have the necessary skills, abilities and  desire can make a profit in ArmeniaPashinyan: all those who have the necessary skills, abilities and  desire can make a profit in Armenia
Odile Renaud-Basso: Armenian economy continues to grow despite  numerous negative factorsOdile Renaud-Basso: Armenian economy continues to grow despite  numerous negative factors
Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructures refrains  from specifying North-South Road Corridor Investment Program`s  implementation costs and deadlines Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructures refrains  from specifying North-South Road Corridor Investment Program`s  implementation costs and deadlines 
EBRD improves Armenia`s GDP growth forecast for 2024 from previous  4.5% to updated 6.2%EBRD improves Armenia`s GDP growth forecast for 2024 from previous  4.5% to updated 6.2%
EBRD promises unprecedented investments in Armenian economyEBRD promises unprecedented investments in Armenian economy
FMO provided Ardshinbank with a guarantee for a credit portfolio of 20 million US dollarsFMO provided Ardshinbank with a guarantee for a credit portfolio of 20 million US dollars
Lending for construction of southern section of Sisian-Kajaran road  will be largest program ever implemented by EBRD in Armenia - Bank  President Lending for construction of southern section of Sisian-Kajaran road  will be largest program ever implemented by EBRD in Armenia - Bank  President 
French Development Agency, Armenian government to expand cooperation  areas and programs` scope French Development Agency, Armenian government to expand cooperation  areas and programs` scope 
The Power of One Dram Sums up the Two-Year Program with Teach for ArmeniaThe Power of One Dram Sums up the Two-Year Program with Teach for Armenia
Noubar Afeyan willing to use his potential to strengthen Armenia Noubar Afeyan willing to use his potential to strengthen Armenia 
Ministry of Economy of Armenia denies that growth in agricultural  exports is due to re-exportsMinistry of Economy of Armenia denies that growth in agricultural  exports is due to re-exports
Finance Minister: Armenia`s GDP generation growth potential increased  from 4-4.5% to 5.5-6%Finance Minister: Armenia`s GDP generation growth potential increased  from 4-4.5% to 5.5-6%
EBRD funds customs and logistics centre in SyunikEBRD funds customs and logistics centre in Syunik
Grigori Zakaryan: “Capital markets have a crucial for economic development.”Grigori Zakaryan: “Capital markets have a crucial for economic development.”
Ambassador of Kazakhstan: priorities for development of Eurasian integration proposed by Armenia will allow us to intensify mutually  beneficial cooperation within EAEUAmbassador of Kazakhstan: priorities for development of Eurasian integration proposed by Armenia will allow us to intensify mutually  beneficial cooperation within EAEU
EBRD and the European Union are joining forces with Acba bank to boost the availability of funding for Armenian MSMEsEBRD and the European Union are joining forces with Acba bank to boost the availability of funding for Armenian MSMEs
Thanos Arvanitis: The time has come for Armenia to accelerate reformsThanos Arvanitis: The time has come for Armenia to accelerate reforms
Armenia to host 33rd EBRD Business Forum with flagship sponsorship of ArdshinbankArmenia to host 33rd EBRD Business Forum with flagship sponsorship of Ardshinbank
EAEU economic operators will become more recognizable when carrying  out foreign economic activitiesEAEU economic operators will become more recognizable when carrying  out foreign economic activities
Martin Galstyan: If background is favorable, reduction in key rate  will result in lending rates decreaseMartin Galstyan: If background is favorable, reduction in key rate  will result in lending rates decrease
About 75% of Armenia`s exports are precious metals and stones, which  speaks of vulnerability of Armenia`s economyAbout 75% of Armenia`s exports are precious metals and stones, which  speaks of vulnerability of Armenia`s economy
92% tax revenues recorded in Armenia in 1st quarter of 2024 92% tax revenues recorded in Armenia in 1st quarter of 2024 
IDBank issues the 2nd tranche of dollar bonds of 2024IDBank issues the 2nd tranche of dollar bonds of 2024
Armenia to be next country to host ACE programArmenia to be next country to host ACE program
Armenia agrees to EBRD expansion Armenia agrees to EBRD expansion 
Alkis  Drakinos : It is necessary to first pick the low hanging fruit  to ensure developmentAlkis  Drakinos : It is necessary to first pick the low hanging fruit  to ensure development
CBA Governor: Overheating of prices in Armenian real estate market  may have ranged from 20-30%CBA Governor: Overheating of prices in Armenian real estate market  may have ranged from 20-30%
Government writes off 469 financial obligations of Artsakh citizens  on loans secured by goldGovernment writes off 469 financial obligations of Artsakh citizens  on loans secured by gold
Food products, services cause of 0.8% inflation in Jan-Apr 2024 Food products, services cause of 0.8% inflation in Jan-Apr 2024 
Armenia`s Deputy Premier receives IMF delegationArmenia`s Deputy Premier receives IMF delegation
Armenian Economy Minister travels to USA on week-long working visitArmenian Economy Minister travels to USA on week-long working visit
Armenia is trapped in Armenia is trapped in "Dutch disease" - economist
“By Your Side”: IDBank`s new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens“By Your Side”: IDBank`s new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens
Team Telecom Armenia develops Be Free packageTeam Telecom Armenia develops Be Free package
Armenia scares with its high prices: Economist sounds alarm due to  reduction in exports of servicesArmenia scares with its high prices: Economist sounds alarm due to  reduction in exports of services
Large crayfish farming complex to be built in Shirak: volume of  investments totals AMD 300 millionLarge crayfish farming complex to be built in Shirak: volume of  investments totals AMD 300 million
Eurowings launches Berlin-Yerevan-Berlin flightsEurowings launches Berlin-Yerevan-Berlin flights
Russia bans sugar exports; 28 thousand tons allowed to be exported to  ArmeniaRussia bans sugar exports; 28 thousand tons allowed to be exported to  Armenia
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Rising prices for services, going into shadows and closing businesses  - incomplete list of "expectations" from revision of turnover tax  rate from SME Cooperation Association President

 Friday, May 17 2024
Rising prices for services, going into shadows and closing businesses  - incomplete list of

ArmInfo. According to the latest data, the share of small and medium- sized businesses in Armenia's  GDP is about 25%. Meanwhile, in developed countries, this indicator usually varies between 50-60%.

Economy

Double increase in turnover tax rate will stimulate transition to  common taxation system: Deputy Minister

ArmInfo.On May 17, the NA Standing Committee on Economic Affairs debated the draft law on Making  Amendments and Addenda to the RA Tax Code with the attached legislative package in the first reading. It was presented by the RA Deputy Minister of Finance Arman Poghosyan, the press service of the  RA NA reports.

Liability for misrepresented information is proposed in Armenia

ArmInfo.On May 17, the NA Standing Committee on Economic Affairs debated the draft law on  Making Addendum and Amendments to the RA Code on Administrative Offenses in the first reading, which was presented by the Deputy Chairman of the RA State Revenue Committee Artur Manukyan.

Government proposes to make changes to car trade system within  "Trade-in" program
Armenian lawyers unwilling to pay taxes on universal basis

Finance and banks

Rocket Line - now for 60 months: Idram and IDBank

ArmInfo.What if we tell you that Rocket Line is now for longer period than you expected? Yes, we do everything possible so that you have the most comfortable conditions for your daily payments.

Armswissbank attracts us$ 10 million loan package from EBRD to support competitiveness and green transition

ArmInfo.US$ 10 million EBRD loan package to ArmSwissBank

EBRD lends up to US$ 10 million to Armeconombank for MSME on-lending
Idram Junior and Koreez signed a memorandum of cooperation

Insurance

Government is ready to share risks with agricultural insurers

ArmInfo.As part of a pilot program to introduce an agricultural insurance system, the Armenian government will not only subsidize insurance premiums, but will also compensate the costs of insurance companies if a certain threshold of insurance payments is exceeded.

ADB intends to expand its areas of activity in Armenia

ArmInfo.The Asian Development Bank (ADB) intends to expand its areas of activity in Armenia. Luke  Fochtman, Deputy Country Director of ADB (Asian Development Bank )Armenia Resident Mission stated this during a press conference on April 11, presenting the ADO (Asian Development Outlook).

By rebranding, INGO Armenia IC begins new stage of development
Motor Insurers` Bureau informs about need to indicate bank account  number in CMTPL agreements from April 1, 2024; what foreigners should  do not yet reported
Energy

Abgar Budaghyan: In 2040-2050, Armenia will be able to independently  meet its energy demand through NPP and renewable energy sources

ArmInfo. According to estimates by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), to increase energy independence, Armenia needs a new nuclear power plant with a capacity of 600 MW. Abgar Budaghyan, head of USAID Armenia's energy security project, expressed such an opinion on April 26 during public discussions on "Prospects of diversification of the energy sector in Armenia".

Expert: Armenia`s energy independence level  is about 27%

ArmInfo.According to data for 2022, Armenia imports 73% of its energy resources, that is, the level  of energy independence is about 27%. Abgar Budaghyan, head of USAID Armenia's energy security project stated  on April 26 during public discussions on the topic "Prospects for diversification of the energy  sector in Armenia."

Vassilis Maragos assures: All efforts to be made for further EU  assistance to Armenian NPP 
Armenia to study Lithuania`s experience in energy sector

Technology

Team Telecom Armenia develops Be Free package

ArmInfo. Team Telecom Armenia has developed a new Be Free package, which provides the opportunity to  unlimitedly use major video platforms without consuming Internet traffic.  According to the company's press service, this offer covers applications such as YouTube, Netflix, Snapchat, TikTok and other top platforms.

Team becomes TUMO`s main technology partner 

ArmInfo. Team Telecom Armenia will support  TUMO's mission (TUMO Center for Creative Technologies)  to make modern technology education accessible to all young people in Armenia.

Over 10 cases initiated against biometric personal data processors
IT companies increased tax payments to state budget by 3.5%

Real estate

Cadastre: apartments have risen in price by 12.9% over year in  Yerevan, with purchasesale transactions increasing by 39.8%

ArmInfo.The average market value of real estate of apartment buildings in Yerevan was 457.3 thousand drams/1 sq.m., in Q1 2024, 12.9% higher than the year-ago figure, according to the  data from the State Real Estate Cadastre  Committee.

60% of land purchase and sale transactions in regions of Armenia in  2023 were land ones

ArmInfo. The average market price of apartments in the regions of Armenia in 2023 increased by  13.4%, amounting to 130.8 thousand AMD/1 sq.m.

Apartments in Yerevan have risen in price by 10.3% over year
State Revenue Committee of Armenia clarifies issues related to real  estate rental

Statistics

Food products, services cause of 0.8% inflation in Jan-Apr 2024 

ArmInfo.In Armenia, four-month inflation of 0.8% was triggered by food and services, which rose in  price by 1.8% and 0.9%, respectively, while non-food products fell in price by 1.6%. This is not much different from last year's picture, when in January-April 2023 inflation of 0.9% came from an increase in  food prices by 1.6% and an increase in the price of services by 1.1%, with a decrease in the price of non-food goods by 1%. This is evidenced by the data of the RA Statistical Committee.

Armenian service sector generated revenue of $1.2 billion in first  two months

ArmInfo.Service sector of Armenia provided revenue in the amount of 473.1 billion drams in Jan-Feb 2024 ($1.2 billion), slowing down in y-o-y growth from 23.5% to 5.2%. This is evidenced by data from the RA Statistical Committee, according to which in February alone, the service sector showed a decline of 0.3% - to 236.2 billion drams ($584.2 million).

Armenia`s metallurgical industry increased production volumes by 37%  in first 2 months

ArmInfo. Metallurgical industry of Armenia increased production volumes by 37% per annum in Jan-Fe  2024 (versus a 31% decline a year earlier). This is evidenced by the data of the RA Statistical Committee.

1.2% y-o-y inflation in Armenia`s consumer market in March 2024 was  caused by drop in food prices 

ArmInfo.The 1.2% deflation in the consumer market of Armenia in March 2024 compared to March 2023  (compared to the 5.4% inflation recorded a year ago) was caused by the drop in food prices. In Q1 2024, inflation was slightly lower than last year's quarterly level - 0.2% versus 0.8%, which was the result of cheaper non-food products. 

Industrial sector driver of economic activity in Armenia 
Decline in Armenia`s consumer prices was caused by food products;  while prices for services and gasoline were on rise
Armenia`s resident population 2,932,731 as of Oct 2023 
Index of prices for industrial products down in Armenia in Jan-Nov 2023


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