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Pashinyan discusses  Armenian Export Strategy 2025-2030   Pashinyan discusses  Armenian Export Strategy 2025-2030   
Russia`s share in money transfers to Armenia 65% Russia`s share in money transfers to Armenia 65% 
Armenia`s economy to stabilize on 5.5% growth trajectory - EDBArmenia`s economy to stabilize on 5.5% growth trajectory - EDB
Ucom Subscribers can Benefit from 5G Network in More than 40 CountriesUcom Subscribers can Benefit from 5G Network in More than 40 Countries
ADX Group CEO: Tabadul plays a strategic role in our ambition to reshape regional capital mobilityADX Group CEO: Tabadul plays a strategic role in our ambition to reshape regional capital mobility
Following  two Armenian officials` visit to Tbilisi, another 55  Armenian trucks receive permission to leave for RussiaFollowing  two Armenian officials` visit to Tbilisi, another 55  Armenian trucks receive permission to leave for Russia
EDB:  Armenia`s Central Bank may tighten monetary policy due to  increased risks of external inflation from the Middle East escalation EDB:  Armenia`s Central Bank may tighten monetary policy due to  increased risks of external inflation from the Middle East escalation 
Economy Minister, State Revenue Committee Chair of Armenia  seeking solutions to address issues with Armenian cognac  export  through Georgia Economy Minister, State Revenue Committee Chair of Armenia  seeking solutions to address issues with Armenian cognac  export  through Georgia 
Revolutionary step in Armenian capital market: Ameriabank gains direct access to AMXTreader  Trading system for its clientsRevolutionary step in Armenian capital market: Ameriabank gains direct access to AMXTreader  Trading system for its clients
New NNP to supply electric energy at higher price - PSRC chairman New NNP to supply electric energy at higher price - PSRC chairman 
Armenia`s premier, ArmCham discuss investments to improve business environmentArmenia`s premier, ArmCham discuss investments to improve business environment
RA State Revenue Committee exposes tax evasionRA State Revenue Committee exposes tax evasion
366 trucks with Armenian apricots cross Russia`s customs border 366 trucks with Armenian apricots cross Russia`s customs border 
Armenia`s minister of economy, head of State Revenue Committee travel to Georgia Armenia`s minister of economy, head of State Revenue Committee travel to Georgia 
USD transactions up, RUB ones down in Armenia`s interbank foreign exchange market June 16 to 20USD transactions up, RUB ones down in Armenia`s interbank foreign exchange market June 16 to 20
Goar Barseghyan: Armenia, Russia complement each other in terms of food securityGoar Barseghyan: Armenia, Russia complement each other in terms of food security
Mher Grigoryan: We need to think more about logistics and  consolidationMher Grigoryan: We need to think more about logistics and  consolidation
RA government establishes state-owned CJSC to manage 15% of  shares of Ayg-1 solar power plant RA government establishes state-owned CJSC to manage 15% of  shares of Ayg-1 solar power plant 
Armenian authorities to provide additional financing to EFSD grant program aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19Armenian authorities to provide additional financing to EFSD grant program aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19
RA State Revenue Committee receives additional financing for excise stamps RA State Revenue Committee receives additional financing for excise stamps 
Armenia could close its sky for Russia in case of Eurointegration -  RF vice-premier Armenia could close its sky for Russia in case of Eurointegration -  RF vice-premier 
Rosatom Service delivers 1,500 tons of new equipment to Armenian NPPRosatom Service delivers 1,500 tons of new equipment to Armenian NPP
IDBank and Henley & Partners Successfully Held the “Invest Beyond Borders: Global Mobility & Private Banking” Event in YerevanIDBank and Henley & Partners Successfully Held the “Invest Beyond Borders: Global Mobility & Private Banking” Event in Yerevan
AraratBank holds Annual  General Meeting of Shareholders AraratBank holds Annual General Meeting of Shareholders
Pashinyan will not attend EAEU forum in Minsk on June 26-27Pashinyan will not attend EAEU forum in Minsk on June 26-27
Ruling party MP: The Committee on Economic Affairs does not currently  have a bill regarding the nationalization of the Ruling party MP: The Committee on Economic Affairs does not currently  have a bill regarding the nationalization of the "Electric Networks  of Armenia" in circulation
Decline in mortgage lending in Armenia due to canceled reimbursement of income tax Decline in mortgage lending in Armenia due to canceled reimbursement of income tax 
Acba Bank to allocate AMD 6bln to payment of dividends for 2024 Acba Bank to allocate AMD 6bln to payment of dividends for 2024 
Armenian trucks with brandy cross Armenian-Georgian border - State Revenue CommitteeArmenian trucks with brandy cross Armenian-Georgian border - State Revenue Committee
Tashir Group of Companies sees no risks for its business in RussiaTashir Group of Companies sees no risks for its business in Russia
Economy Minister  on the situation around cognac products: We are  ready to undergo international expertiseEconomy Minister  on the situation around cognac products: We are  ready to undergo international expertise
New head of IMF mission in Armenia meets with Minister of Territorial  Administration and InfrastructureNew head of IMF mission in Armenia meets with Minister of Territorial  Administration and Infrastructure
Economy Minister receives IMF delegation Economy Minister receives IMF delegation 
PSRC fines Electric Networks of Armenia 10 million dramsPSRC fines Electric Networks of Armenia 10 million drams
Francoise Jacob: Armenia can prove itself as a regional leader in tourism and biodiversity at COP17Francoise Jacob: Armenia can prove itself as a regional leader in tourism and biodiversity at COP17
Ardshinbank Continues to Expand Its Network of Modern BranchesArdshinbank Continues to Expand Its Network of Modern Branches
RA Central Bank tyring to resolve housing problem for border region residents RA Central Bank tyring to resolve housing problem for border region residents 
EAEU has proved its efficiency over last 10 years - EEC minister EAEU has proved its efficiency over last 10 years - EEC minister 
Armenia`s Central Bank predicts slower GDP growth of  5.1-4.6% in  2025, with a significant decline in exports and imports Armenia`s Central Bank predicts slower GDP growth of  5.1-4.6% in  2025, with a significant decline in exports and imports 
CB Governor: Armenian banking system currently has no issues in managing potential risksCB Governor: Armenian banking system currently has no issues in managing potential risks
RA CBA Chairman: The factor of the Iranian-Israeli conflict may lead  to an increase in the refinancing rateRA CBA Chairman: The factor of the Iranian-Israeli conflict may lead  to an increase in the refinancing rate
Pashinyan, IMF mission chief discuss joint programsPashinyan, IMF mission chief discuss joint programs
Armenia believes in its long-term effective cooperation with  IMFArmenia believes in its long-term effective cooperation with  IMF
Armenia to reduce its domestic debt from 2025 on - minister Armenia to reduce its domestic debt from 2025 on - minister 
Armenia, Iraq to sign memorandum of understanding in culture and tourism Armenia, Iraq to sign memorandum of understanding in culture and tourism 
Armenia`s Central Bank once again left refinancing rate unchanged at 6.75%Armenia`s Central Bank once again left refinancing rate unchanged at 6.75%
Armenia, Germany strengthening regional cooperationArmenia, Germany strengthening regional cooperation
Opposition MP meets with IMF reps, concerned over threats to  Armenia`s economy Opposition MP meets with IMF reps, concerned over threats to  Armenia`s economy 
Converse Bank Partners with IFC to Boost Trade Finance Capabilities Converse Bank Partners with IFC to Boost Trade Finance Capabilities 
Rosselkhoznadzor concerned over regular violations of quarantine  norms in flowers imported from Armenia Rosselkhoznadzor concerned over regular violations of quarantine  norms in flowers imported from Armenia 
Approximately 28,000 declarants received reimbursement for social expenses totaling 2.5 billion drams:  PashinyanApproximately 28,000 declarants received reimbursement for social expenses totaling 2.5 billion drams:  Pashinyan
Armenia`s Cabinet of Ministers  discussing  new Tax Code Armenia`s Cabinet of Ministers  discussing  new Tax Code 
Ameriabank Partners with HIF Yerevan 2025 to Boost Hospitality Investment in ArmeniaAmeriabank Partners with HIF Yerevan 2025 to Boost Hospitality Investment in Armenia
Side by Side: IDBank Launches New Program for women forcibly displaced from ArtsakhSide by Side: IDBank Launches New Program for women forcibly displaced from Artsakh
Armenia  not planning to enter the Eurobond market 6 times in 2025  and 2026.Armenia  not planning to enter the Eurobond market 6 times in 2025  and 2026.
Finance Minister  talks about possible impact of Iran-Israel conflict  on Armenia`s economyFinance Minister  talks about possible impact of Iran-Israel conflict  on Armenia`s economy
 Armenian freight carriers face challenges due to Iranian-Israeli  conflict  Armenian freight carriers face challenges due to Iranian-Israeli  conflict 
Armenia plans to reduce its budget deficit to 1% by 2030: Finance  MinisterArmenia plans to reduce its budget deficit to 1% by 2030: Finance  Minister
WB launches water-supply and irrigation improvement programme in  Armenia WB launches water-supply and irrigation improvement programme in  Armenia 
Construction model for new nuclear power unit to be determined after  survey - official Construction model for new nuclear power unit to be determined after  survey - official 
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Armenia`s economy to stabilize on 5.5% growth trajectory - EDB

 Tuesday, June 24 2025
Armenia`s economy to stabilize on 5.5% growth trajectory - EDB

ArmInfo.  According to EDB forecasts, the Armenian  economy will stabilize on a 5.5% growth trajectory with domestic demand maintaining its role as the main driver of development. This is stated in the Macroeconomic Forecast of the EDB Countries for 2025-2027.

Economy

Pashinyan discusses  Armenian Export Strategy 2025-2030   

ArmInfo. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan chaired a meeting  to discuss draft  Armenian Export  Strategy for 2025-2030.

Following  two Armenian officials` visit to Tbilisi, another 55  Armenian trucks receive permission to leave for Russia

ArmInfo. Armenian Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan presented the results of his visit to Tbilisi.

Economy Minister, State Revenue Committee Chair of Armenia  seeking solutions to address issues with Armenian cognac  export  through Georgia 
Armenia`s premier, ArmCham discuss investments to improve business environment

Finance and banks

ADX Group CEO: Tabadul plays a strategic role in our ambition to reshape regional capital mobility

ArmInfo.Converse Bank is the first and currently the only financial institution in Armenia engaged in exchange trading that has joined the Tabadul regional hub through AMX, becoming a full member. During ConFEAS 2025, the Bank also participated in the very first transaction in Armenia executed through the platform.

EDB:  Armenia`s Central Bank may tighten monetary policy due to  increased risks of external inflation from the Middle East escalation 

ArmInfo.The increased risks of a stronger external inflationary impact amid the geopolitical escalation in the Middle East are raising the likelihood of a tighter monetary policy trajectory for the Central Bank of Armenia than previously anticipated, as noted in the weekly macro review by the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB).  

Revolutionary step in Armenian capital market: Ameriabank gains direct access to AMXTreader  Trading system for its clients
USD transactions up, RUB ones down in Armenia`s interbank foreign exchange market June 16 to 20

Insurance

In  Armenia`s insurance market, the loss ratio for OSAGO  decreased  to 73.2% by June 2025

ArmInfo. In the Armenian insurance market, the loss ratio for OSAGO has begun to decrease since 2025, amounting to 73.2% in January-May compared to 79.7% the previous year. as evidenced by data from the Bureau of Motor Insurers of Armenia.

Hail damages 8,700 hectares of agricultural land - official

ArmInfo.As of today, hail has damaged 8.7 thousand hectares of agricultural land. This was reported  in Parliament on June 11 by Deputy Minister of Economy of Armenia in charge of agriculture Arman Khojoyan.

 Zinapah Foundation beneficiaries  to acquire necessary knowledge and  skills for doing business
Armenian insurance market started to reduce compensation
Energy

Rosatom Service delivers 1,500 tons of new equipment to Armenian NPP

ArmInfo. As part of the second stage of the Armenian NPP modernization (scheduled until 2026),  Rosatom Service delivered 1,500 tons of new equipment to the station, as noted in a statement by the Russian Embassy in Armenia.

WANO experts get acquainted with production process at Armenian NPP

ArmInfo.  From June 8 to 11, 2025, a preliminary visit of the Corporate Peer Review was held at the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant (ANPP) with the participation of experts from the World Association of Nuclear Operators (WANO).

Safe use of nuclear energy by Armenia discussed in Nice 
4.9% y/y increase in electric energy output in Armenia

Technology

Ucom Subscribers can Benefit from 5G Network in More than 40 Countries

ArmInfo.Following the launch of its 5G network, providing the widest 5G coverage in Armenia Ucom is pleased to announce that it has become the first mobile operator in Armenia to offer 5G roaming services for foreign visitors arriving in the country.

AI Factory to become available to Armenian eco-startup environment - minister

ArmInfo. Almost $500 million in investments will be directed to the implementation of a large-scale project in Armenia, which was officially presented the day before at the largest European startup and technology conference Viva Technology. The RA Government, NVIDIA, Firebird and Team Group will join forces to create the most powerful supercomputer and data processing center in the region based on artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan noted this on June 12 at a  regular government meeting.

Cooperation with Armenia will help lay foundation for AI development in region - NVIDIA
Digitization of justice discussed in Armenia

Real estate

Majority of transactions in Armenian regions involve land sales

ArmInfo. The average market price of apartments in the regions of Armenia increased by 12.9% per  annum in the first quarter of 2025, reaching 162.3 thousand drams / 1 sq.m.

Apartment prices in Yerevan rose by 1.5% in a year, with a  corresponding 8.7%  increase in transactions 

ArmInfo.  In the first quarter of 2025, the average market price of real estate in apartment buildings in Yerevan increased by 1.5%, reaching an average of 464.3 thousand drams / 1 sq. m.

Order of cadastral evaluation of municipal lands discussed in Armenia 
Armenia`s parliamentary opposition calls for refraining from further property tax rise, government rejects proposal

Statistics

Russia`s share in money transfers to Armenia 65% 

ArmInfo. In January-April 2025,  the net inflow of private transfers to Armenia decreased by 16.5% per annum (against a decline of 54.5% a year ago), amounting to $273.4 million. In particular, the inflow increased by 6% to $1.8 billion, and the outflow - by 11.4% to $1.5 billion.  This is evidenced by the data of the Central Bank of the Republic of Armenia. 

Lower population growth in Armenia

ArmInfo. In January-April 2025, 9,729 children were born in Armenia, which is 7.3% lower than the same period last year. The birth rate per 1,000 inhabitants for the reporting period was 9.6 per mille, compared to 10.5 per mille a year earlier. This is evidenced by the data of the RA Statistical Committee.

Zhanna Andreasyan: Compared to 2018, funding for science in Armenia  increased by 280%

ArmInfo. Compared to 2018, funding for science in Armenia has increased by 280%, reaching 40.2 billion drams (as of 2024), as reported by Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports Zhanna Andreasyan in Parliament on June  10.

Armenia`s industry in decline 

ArmInfo. In January-April 2025, the industrial sector of Armenia reduced production by 16.1% (against 26.1% growth a year ago) - to 812.3 billion drams (over $ 2.1 billion). Such dynamics were due to a double-digit decline in the manufacturing industry and the still sagging mining industry. According to the Statistical Committee, in April alone, industrial production was also in decline - by 3.9% to 212.4 billion drams ($ 543.7 million).

Armenia`s foreign trade turnover  significantly decreased due to   sharp decline in  export and import of diamonds and gold
Reduction in Armenia`s industrial sector, index of industrial  products prices up
Lower economic activity growth in Armenia 
Re-exporting and re-importing of diamonds and gold haven`t been successful, resulting in a decline in Armenia`s foreign trade turnover
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