Armenia and Estonia discussed prospects for cooperation in microelectronics and semiconductor technologies

 Wednesday, November 4 2026 13:06:51
Armenia and Estonia discussed prospects for cooperation in microelectronics and semiconductor technologies

ArmInfo. Armenian Minister of High-Tech Industry and Artificial Intelligence David Tadevosyan met with representatives of Estonian technology companies, led by Jaan Raik, coordinator of the Estonian Competence Center for Integrated Circuits (KIIP), to discuss prospects for expanding bilateral cooperation.

Effective Partnerships for Nature: Team Organizes Panel Discussion at COP17
 Tuesday, November 3 2026 17:52

ArmInfo. Team Telecom Armenia, which acted as a technology partner for COP17 and provided uninterrupted communications and technological infrastructure for the large-scale international event, organized a panel discussion on the topic: "Effective Partnerships for Nature: Prospects for Public-Private Partnerships in Armenia."

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Yerevan to host Silicon Mountains 2026, an international technology summit and exhibition
 Monday, November 2 2026 15:27

ArmInfo. The international technology summit and exhibition Silicon Mountains 2026 will be held in Yerevan on November 3-4.

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Possibilities of expanding cooperation between Armenia and Latvia in the field of high technology were discussed
 Saturday, October 31 2026 13:59

ArmInfo. Aramayis Grigoryan, Deputy Minister of High-Tech Industry and Artificial Intelligence of the Republic of Armenia, participated in the 9th annual Techritory conference in Latvia, which was held under the motto "Security and Well-Being through Digitalization and Connectivity."

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Armenia notes the importance of creating conditions that will enable the effective and responsible use of AI tools for the benefit of the public and private sectors.
 Thursday, October 29 2026 19:11

ArmInfo. Deputy Minister of High-Tech Industry and Artificial Intelligence of the Republic of Armenia Gevorg Mantashyan participated in the "AI4COP: Artificial Intelligence Corresponding to Sovereignty" seminar as part of COP17, delivering a welcoming speech and participating in a panel discussion.

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Armenia and Italy discussed prospects for expanding cooperation in the field of high technology.
 Friday, October 16 2026 21:28

ArmInfo. Gevorg Mantashyan, Deputy Minister of High-Tech Industry and Artificial Intelligence of Armenia, met with Lucia Bonelli, a representative of the Italian state-owned development finance institution Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP), operating under Italian state control, to discuss prospects for expanding cooperation between the two countries in the high-tech sector.

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The head of the Armenian Ministry of High Technologies discussed with the World Bank representative in Armenia the possibility of developing cooperation in the field of high technology and AI
 Friday, October 16 2026 12:23

ArmInfo. Armenian Minister of High Technologies and Artificial Intelligence Davit Tadevosyan and World Bank (WB) Country Manager for Armenia Fabrizio Zarcone met in Yerevan to discuss opportunities for developing cooperation in high technology, artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and telecommunications, as well as the digital transformation of government information systems.

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The head of the Armenian Defense Industry received a delegation from the Indian Defense Management College.
 Thursday, October 15 2026 17:37

ArmInfo. Aram Jivanyan, Chairman of the Military-Industrial Complex (MIC) Committee of the Ministry of High-Tech Industry and Artificial Intelligence of Armenia, received a delegation from the College of Defence Management (CDM), India, operating under the country's Armed Forces.

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Team Telecom Armenia is a technology partner of COP17
 Tuesday, October 13 2026 18:42

ArmInfo. Team Telecom Armenia has become a technology partner for the 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17), which will be held in Armenia.

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Armenia and Barcelona discussed the possibility of implementing joint applied research projects in the field of vocational training.
 Monday, October 12 2026 18:22

ArmInfo. Armenia and Barcelona discussed the possibility of implementing joint applied research projects in the field of vocational training. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of High-Tech Industry, citing the results of Deputy Minister Gevorg Mantashyan's visit to the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC-CNS).

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Armenia will undergo a large-scale digital transformation of the judicial system
 Thursday, October 8 2026 11:51

ArmInfo. RA Deputy Minister of Justice Oksana Abrahamyan met with representatives of the World Bank mission, the Ministry's press service reported.

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Kam Ghaffaryan is the 2026 laureate of the State Prize of the Republic of Armenia for Global Contribution to High Technologies.
 Tuesday, October 6 2026 17:55

ArmInfo. The name of the 2026 laureate of the State Prize of the Republic of Armenia for Global Contribution to High Technologies was announced at a press conference held on October 6. This year, the prize was awarded to Kam Ghaffaryan, the founder and co-founder of IBX, Axiom Space, Intuitive Machines, X-energy, and Quantum Space, an engineer, and businessman.

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The Ministry of High-Tech Industry of Armenia discussed the modernization of the migration data management system.
 Monday, October 5 2026 16:42

ArmInfoArmenia's Deputy Ministers of High-Tech Industry and Artificial Intelligence, Gevorg Mantashyan and Tatev Aslanyan, received a delegation led by Ilona Ter-Minasyan, Head of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Office in Armenia.

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David Yan: AI cannot be Parajanov or Tarkovsky: only humans possess the ability to “become a wizard and wave a wand.”
 Saturday, October 3 2026 17:31

ArmInfo. A master class by David Yan, one of the well-known entrepreneurs and pioneers in the field of artificial intelligence, was held at the Russian-Armenian University.

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It is necessary to move from providing services to creating our own products and advanced technologies - Tatev Aslanyan
 Friday, October 2 2026 18:46

ArmInfo. The technology sector must transition from providing services to creating its own products and advanced technologies – deep tech, physical AI, and health tech. This was stated by Tatev Aslanyan, Deputy Minister of High-Tech Industry and Artificial Intelligence (AI) of Armenia, during the high-level meeting "Freedom 250: Shared Values, Shared Opportunities," organized by the American Chamber of Commerce in Armenia (AmCham Armenia).

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Team Holding raised approximately $35 million from the capital market following the successful completion of a three-stage corporate bond placement.
 Thursday, October 1 2026 18:20

ArmInfo.Team Holding successfully completed a three-stage placement of corporate bonds, raising on the capital market an amount equivalent to almost $35 million (dollar and dram in the amount of $31.5 million and 1.4 billion drams, respectively). As noted in Team's announcement, all stages of the placement were completed ahead of schedule, demonstrating strong investor interest and confidence in Team's development strategy.

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Armenia plans to draft a draft regulation for the AI sector
 Thursday, October 1 2026 12:54

ArmInfo. Armenia intends to prepare a draft regulation for the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of High-Tech Industry and AI of Armenia, citing the results of the third meeting of the public council under the head of the technology ministry, David Tadevosyan, with the participation of representatives of AI companies, startups, and large and international organizations operating in Armenia.

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OpenAI expressed its readiness to continue cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Science of Armenia in the field of AI applications
 Monday, September 28 2026 20:55

ArmInfo. Anna Babajanyan and Kristina Tataryan, Deputy Ministers of Education, Science, Culture, and Sports of Armenia, met with representatives of the delegation of the international digital platform OpenAI, who are in Armenia on a working visit.

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Armenia Engineering Week 2026 kicks off in Yerevan and Vanadzor in early October.
 Monday, September 28 2026 16:33

ArmInfo. The annual series of events, "Armenia Engineering Week 2026," will be held in Engineering City (Yerevan) and the Vanadzor Technology Center (Vanadzor) from October 2nd to 4th.

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Cosmonaut Harutyun Kiviryan joined the SpaceX Crew-14 mission
 Saturday, September 26 2026 15:56

ArmInfo. In the spring of 2027, the four-person SpaceX Crew-14 crew will launch to the International Space Station (ISS) under the command of astronaut Kayla Barron.

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Armenia and the EU discussed developing cooperation in AI, high-tech, digitalization, and cybersecurity
 Saturday, September 26 2026 12:12

ArmInfo. Armenia and the EU discussed the further development of cooperation in high technology, artificial intelligence (AI), digital infrastructure, and cybersecurity. This was reported by the press service of the high-tech industry, citing the results of a meeting between the head of the department, David Tadevosyan, and the EU Ambassador to Armenia, Vasilis Maragos.

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Armenia and Iran discussed cooperation in urban development.Armenia and Iran discussed cooperation in urban development.
Armenia and Estonia discussed prospects for cooperation in microelectronics and semiconductor technologiesArmenia and Estonia discussed prospects for cooperation in microelectronics and semiconductor technologies
The net inflow of transfers to Armenia has jumped several-fold, and the dominant volume continues to come from Russia.The net inflow of transfers to Armenia has jumped several-fold, and the dominant volume continues to come from Russia.
The Armenian Foreign Ministry: Benefits for Armenian goods from the evening of November 3 are fully reflected in the EU Integrated Customs Tariff system.The Armenian Foreign Ministry: Benefits for Armenian goods from the evening of November 3 are fully reflected in the EU Integrated Customs Tariff system.
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The Ministry of Regional Development received a delegation from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.The Ministry of Regional Development received a delegation from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
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The UAE is ready to deepen cooperation with Armenia in the energy sector.The UAE is ready to deepen cooperation with Armenia in the energy sector.
IDBank and Idram Hold Financial Literacy Session for Young Chess PlayersIDBank and Idram Hold Financial Literacy Session for Young Chess Players
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Martyn Galstyan: Sensitivity analysis showed that if gas prices rise by 10%, inflation will increase by 0.8%, but it is unclear whether there will be a linear relationship.Martyn Galstyan: Sensitivity analysis showed that if gas prices rise by 10%, inflation will increase by 0.8%, but it is unclear whether there will be a linear relationship.
The Armenian Parliament will receive 7.6 billion drams in 2027.The Armenian Parliament will receive 7.6 billion drams in 2027.
The EAEU Council approved the agenda for the upcoming meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental CouncilThe EAEU Council approved the agenda for the upcoming meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council
The Central Bank of Armenia raised the refinancing rate by another 0.25% - from 6.75% to 7%The Central Bank of Armenia raised the refinancing rate by another 0.25% - from 6.75% to 7%
Minister: Work on implementing an electronic notary services system will begin in 2027Minister: Work on implementing an electronic notary services system will begin in 2027
In 2027, 24 billion 250 million drams will be allocated from the state budget to support the office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of ArmeniaIn 2027, 24 billion 250 million drams will be allocated from the state budget to support the office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia
The State Revenue Committee recalled the ban on the import of cash currency from the Russian Federation in excess of 1 million rubles into Armenia and other EAEU countriesThe State Revenue Committee recalled the ban on the import of cash currency from the Russian Federation in excess of 1 million rubles into Armenia and other EAEU countries
REC launched a business mission in Armenia for aluminum cookware manufacturers.REC launched a business mission in Armenia for aluminum cookware manufacturers.
Head of the Central Bank of Armenia: In the context of geopolitical and economic uncertainty in the world, external and internal risks remainHead of the Central Bank of Armenia: In the context of geopolitical and economic uncertainty in the world, external and internal risks remain
Oppositionist: Armenia`s debt burden is twice that of Georgia and three times that of AzerbaijanOppositionist: Armenia`s debt burden is twice that of Georgia and three times that of Azerbaijan
Eduard Akopyan: The State Revenue Committee is working on developing an electronic platform that will be integrated with the TRIPP project.Eduard Akopyan: The State Revenue Committee is working on developing an electronic platform that will be integrated with the TRIPP project.
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Yerevan to host Silicon Mountains 2026, an international technology summit and exhibitionYerevan to host Silicon Mountains 2026, an international technology summit and exhibition
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Experts at the EFSD conference assessed the growth potential of Eurasian economies.Experts at the EFSD conference assessed the growth potential of Eurasian economies.
EU-backed reforms to Armenia`s energy market are being discussed in YerevanEU-backed reforms to Armenia`s energy market are being discussed in Yerevan
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IDBank has issued perpetual coupon bonds for the first timeIDBank has issued perpetual coupon bonds for the first time
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Armenia`s gross international reserves approach $7 billion, setting a new record by October 2026Armenia`s gross international reserves approach $7 billion, setting a new record by October 2026
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On the Armenian interbank currency market, dollar transactions decreased from October 26 to 30, while ruble transactions began to grow.On the Armenian interbank currency market, dollar transactions decreased from October 26 to 30, while ruble transactions began to grow.
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The Ministry of Economy considered the possibility of implementing an extended producer responsibility system with the support of UNIDO.The Ministry of Economy considered the possibility of implementing an extended producer responsibility system with the support of UNIDO.
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Armenia and India discussed prospects for developing trade, economic, and investment cooperationArmenia and India discussed prospects for developing trade, economic, and investment cooperation
Martin Galstyan: The Central Bank of Armenia raised the budgetary liquidity ratio to 2.25%, estimating the amount of additional capital to absorb unexpected losses under an expected shock of 250 billion dramsMartin Galstyan: The Central Bank of Armenia raised the budgetary liquidity ratio to 2.25%, estimating the amount of additional capital to absorb unexpected losses under an expected shock of 250 billion drams
The Minister of Economy listened to proposals from the Armenian business community.The Minister of Economy listened to proposals from the Armenian business community.
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Yerevan became the cheapest foreign holiday destination for Russians in November.Yerevan became the cheapest foreign holiday destination for Russians in November.
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The Chairman of the State Revenue Committee of Armenia took part in the global event of the Smart Customs project, which was held at the WTO headquarters in BrusselsThe Chairman of the State Revenue Committee of Armenia took part in the global event of the Smart Customs project, which was held at the WTO headquarters in Brussels
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Armenia notes the importance of creating conditions that will enable the effective and responsible use of AI tools for the benefit of the public and private sectors.Armenia notes the importance of creating conditions that will enable the effective and responsible use of AI tools for the benefit of the public and private sectors.
The Armenian Minister of Finance discussed education development and business support with the head of AGFUND.The Armenian Minister of Finance discussed education development and business support with the head of AGFUND.
Sevak Mikaelyan: The country`s banking system`s loan portfolio has already approached 9 trillion drams.Sevak Mikaelyan: The country`s banking system`s loan portfolio has already approached 9 trillion drams.
Participants of the EFSD conference in Astana discussed economic policy priorities in the new cycleParticipants of the EFSD conference in Astana discussed economic policy priorities in the new cycle
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Expert: Azerbaijan, having its own gas, is seeking to buy Russian gas for economic reasons, while Armenia, lacking an alternative, is considering abandoning itExpert: Azerbaijan, having its own gas, is seeking to buy Russian gas for economic reasons, while Armenia, lacking an alternative, is considering abandoning it
Expert: Turkey is gradually increasing its energy influence in the South Caucasus, increasingly intersecting with the interests of Russia and IranExpert: Turkey is gradually increasing its energy influence in the South Caucasus, increasingly intersecting with the interests of Russia and Iran
Politician: The development of Amulsar is turning Armenia into a raw materials appendage of the global economyPolitician: The development of Amulsar is turning Armenia into a raw materials appendage of the global economy
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