Armenia, Microsoft discuss development of joint educational  initiatives 

 Thursday, March 5 2026 12:44:08
Armenia, Microsoft discuss development of joint educational  initiatives 

ArmInfo. On the sidelines of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Armenia's Deputy  Minister of High-Tech Industry Ruben Simonyan met with Philippe Roger, Corporate Vice President of Public Sector at Microsoft.

Oracle Corporation views Armenia as promising destination for opening  its employment and development centers
 Wednesday, March 4 2026 11:14

ArmInfo. The American company Oracle Corporation views Armenia as a promising destination for opening its employment and development centers.

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Team Telecom Armenia subscribers in  Middle East countries to receive   additional free 1GB internet package for roaming
 Tuesday, March 3 2026 20:54

ArmInfo. Given the situation in the Middle East and the need to ensure subscriber security and constant connectivity, Team Telecom Armenia will provide its subscribers in the region with an additional free 1GB internet  package for roaming.

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First batch of high-performance AI equipment arrives in Armenia -  Mkhitar Hayrapetyan
 Monday, March 2 2026 12:38

ArmInfo. "I am pleased to announce that the first batch of high- performance artificial intelligence (GPU) equipment has already arrived in Armenia,"  Armenian Minister of High-Tech Industry Mkhitar Hayrapetyan announced this on his Facebook page.

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Mike Rubino, Partner at Forward Global, Confirmed as Speaker at the Second Investment and Financial Forum of Armenia
 Monday, February 23 2026

ArmInfo. On March 3, 2026, the Second Investment and Financial Forum of Armenia will take place at Dvin Music Hall in Yerevan — one of the key annual events for the country’s financial and investment community.

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Armenia taking part in AI Impact Summit 2026 in India 
 Friday, February 20 2026

ArmInfo. Gevorg Mantashyan, Deputy Minister of High-Tech Industry of the Republic of Armenia, paid a working visit to New Delhi to participate in the international  AI Impact Summit 2026, held from February 16 to 20.

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The most important task today is to transform existing potential and  knowledge into global technological leadership - Ruben Simonyan
 Tuesday, February 17 2026

ArmInfo. The most important task today is to transform existing potential and knowledge  into global technological leadership, as stated by Ruben Simonyan, Deputy Minister of High-Tech Industry of Armenia, during his speech at the business forum "Unlocking Armenia's Potential for Global Tech Leaders," organized as part of the 25th anniversary of AmCham (American Chamber of Commerce in Armenia).

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Armenia seriously  considering the possibility of acquiring new  satellites - Minister
 Monday, February 16 2026 16:48

ArmInfo.n. "ArmSat-1" concluded its mission by the end of 2025, and we issued a statement  that Armenia is actively considering the possibility  of acquiring a new satellite or satellites," Mkhitar Hayrapetyan, Minister of High-Tech Industry of Armenia, said during a press briefing on  February 16. He clarified that he is talking about satellites for remote sensing or space photography.

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Starlink to donate over 100 of its terminals to Armenia - Mkhitar  Hayrapetyan
 Monday, February 16 2026 15:09

ArmInfo.Starlink, the global satellite network, will donate over 100 of its terminals  to Armenia. Armenian Minister of High-Tech Industry Mkhitar Hayrapetyan shared this information at a press conference on February 16.

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Team Holding announces launch of second tranche of its USD bond  placement
 Friday, February 13 2026 18:24

ArmInfo. Team Holding has announced the launch of the second tranche of its registered USD  bond placement with a volume of $10 million and a coupon yield of 8.75%. Freedom Broker Armenia investment company is the underwriter. The announcement notes that the first tranche of the placement was completed ahead of schedule, demonstrating strong market interest and  a high level of investor confidence in Team Holding.

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Armenian authorities extend implementation of digital employment  contract system
 Friday, February 13 2026 12:22

ArmInfo.  Armenian authorities have decided to extend the implementation of a digital system for concluding employment contracts by one year. Amendments to the Labor Code are being discussed at an extraordinary session of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia on February 13.

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25 Years of UATE: Technological Armenia ready for more!
 Thursday, February 12 2026 15:04

ArmInfo.  Armenia's tech industry is ready for more ambitious programs, a broader international presence, and a deeper impact on the country's economic development, as stated by Ruben Simonyan, RA Deputy Minister of  High-Tech Industry, during the 25th Annual Conference of the Union of  Advanced Technology Enterprises (UATE).

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Armenia, Kazakhstan discuss Asia-Pacific Center for Digital Solutions  to Achieve SDGs project
 Thursday, February 12 2026 11:51

ArmInfo.  Deputy Minister of High-Tech Industry of Armenia Gevorg Mantashyan received a delegation led by Bolat Imanbayev, Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the Republic of Armenia.

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Shield AI willing to implement joint projects with Armenia
 Wednesday, February 11 2026 19:48

ArmInfo. Armenian Minister of High-Tech Industry Mkhitar Hayrapetyan received representatives of the American company Shield AI, led by Chris  Brinkley, the company's Senior Director of International Business Development and Strategy.  According to the press service of the  ministry, the discussion focused on  prospects for cooperation in the defense industry, the application of autonomous software platforms,  the exchange of expertise, and research and development programs.

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Team subscribers can pay for services through  IDBank app
 Wednesday, February 11 2026 17:23

ArmInfo. Team Telecom Armenia (Telecom Armenia CJSC) subscribers can now pay for services using the IDBank app, selecting IDBank accounts (current, savings, and card) or the Rocket Line digital installment plan as the payment source, according to the Team Telecom Armenia press service. 

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NVIDIA Vice President unveils tech education blueprint to  Pashinyan 
 Tuesday, February 10 2026 16:52

ArmInfo.  Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has received NVIDIA Vice President Rev Lebaredian.

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YouTube monetization to operate in Armenia 
 Tuesday, February 10 2026 11:08

ArmInfo. YouTube monetization will begin in Armenia.  Armenian Minister of High-Tech Industry Mkhitar Hayrapetyan shared this news on his Facebook page.

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Armenia, India  discuss potential joint projects in scientific  research and experimental development
 Wednesday, February 4 2026 19:44

ArmInfo.On February 4, RA Minister of High-Tech Industry Mkhitar Hayrapetyan received a  delegation led by General Anil Chauhan, Chief of the Defense Staff of the Indian Armed Forces, who is currently on an official visit to Armenia.

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The official statement of the company Easy Pay on the situation with telecommunications operators
 Tuesday, February 3 2026 15:12

ArmInfo. Easy Pay company, adhering to its principles of transparency, responsibility and priority of public interest, considers it necessary to present its position on the situation with telecommunications operators, which is directly related to the daily payment convenience of hundreds of thousands of citizens.

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Armenia, Oman discuss potential  cooperation in  information sector
 Monday, February 2 2026 17:14

ArmInfo.  H.E. Mr. Hrachya Poladyan, Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to the  Sultanate of Oman, held a meeting with H.E. Dr. Abdullah bin Nasser  bin Khalifa Al-Harrasi, Minister of Information of the Sultanate of  Oman.

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Equal conditions for all: Team Telecom Armenia chooses a fair market
 Friday, January 30 2026 20:04

ArmInfo.  Team Telecom Armenia, seeking to clarify some comments and assessments circulating in the press regarding changes in payment acceptance methods that are causing public concern, states: the terms offered to Team Telecom Armenia by  payment processing companies Fast Shift LLC, Idram LLC, EasyPay LLC,  and Telcell OJSC (Fast Shift, Idram, EasyPay, Telcell) implied  significantly higher service rates than those applied by these same  companies, for instance, to utility companies, as noted in a  statement issued by Telecom Armenia. 

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