During the week of January 12-16, 2026, Armenia`s interbank foreign  exchange market experienced a rise in  dollar and ruble transactions 

 Friday, January 16 2026 18:38:00
During the week of January 12-16, 2026, Armenia`s interbank foreign  exchange market experienced a rise in  dollar and ruble transactions 

ArmInfo. In Armenia's interbank foreign exchange market from January 12 to 16, 2026, there was continued  high activity in dollar transactions, along with a  surge in ruble transactions, while no euro transactions were carried out. Specifically, the growth of dollar transactions slowed slightly  from 90% to 79%, while  ruble transactions saw a significant turnaround from an 83% decline to a 7.8-fold increase.

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ArmInfo. Five years of activity, 172 beneficiaries, and more than 100 projects…

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ArmInfo.  The Central Bank of Armenia informs citizens that banks do not have the right to refuse to open accounts under the Social Package program. This was stated in a statement by the Central Bank of Armenia.

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Armenian premier on reasons for premiums to government officials
 Thursday, January 15 2026 14:31

ArmInfo.  Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan attributed the payment of large bonuses in public administration primarily to the introduction of a new  performance-based salary system. He announced this during a briefing  on January 15, answering journalists' questions.

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ArmInfo. The Central Bank of Armenia has published a list of 72 unlicensed organizations publicly offering various financial services without a Central Bank license. This list  is available on the Central Bank of Armenia's website at:

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Unforgettable Moments and a Profitable Offer at Myler. Idram&IDBank
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ArmInfo. Winter at Myler Mountain Resort is more than just a season — it’s a mood, energy, celebration, and emotions… lots of emotions!

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WB on major risks for ECA 
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ArmInfo. Geopolitical tensions remain a significant downside risk for ECA, with risk and uncertainty remaining elevated and exceeding pre-invasion levels. 

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AraratBank Takes the Lead in Brand PR Performance
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ArmInfo.AraratBank has emerged as the leader among Armenian banks in Brand PR coverage and publicity, achieving a 56.7% rating according to the 2025 annual results of Mediamax's "MaxMonitor" media monitoring, analysis and measurement platform.

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World Bank forecasts moderate slowdown for Armenia`s economy through  2027
 Tuesday, January 13 2026 21:33

ArmInfo. In its latest Global Economic Prospects report released on January 13, the World Bank (WB) forecasts a gradual slowdown in Armenia's GDP growth in 2026-2027 to 4.9-4.7% from an estimated 5.2% in 2025 (after a slowdown in 2024 from 8.3% to 5.9% - Ed.).  At the same time, in the  countries neighboring Armenia, according to the new WB forecast, GDP growth in 2026-2027 will be lower in Azerbaijan at 1.8-1.7% (compared  to an estimated 1.9% in 2025), and higher in Georgia at 5.5-5% (compared to an estimated 7% in 2025).

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ArmInfo.2025 was a successful year for Idram, marked by significant partnerships with major international players, a substantial increase in points of sale, international awards, and many other achievements.

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ArmInfoThe amount collected by "The Power of One Dram" in December 2025, 5,788,105 AMD, was a record not only for the past year, but also for the 5-year history of the project. Let us remind you that the beneficiary of December was the "City of Smile" Charity Foundation, and all the money collected will go towards the treatment costs of children with cancer.

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Union of Banks of Armenia, EFPA Europe launch Branch Manager  qualification program
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ArmInfo. The Union of Banks of Armenia and EFPA Europe/European Financial Planning Association have launched a new phase of cooperation.

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Romanos Petrosyan: ENA CJSC paid approximately 63.7% more in taxes  and fees
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ArmInfo.  The Electric Networks of Armenia CJSC (ENA) has paid approximately 63.7% more in taxes and fees, as reported by the company's interim manager, Romanos  Petrosyan.

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Papikyan: Armenia to allocate 150 billion drams for defense industry  development
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ArmInfo.  Armenia will allocate 150 billion drams (over $390 million) for the development of the defense industry as part of the Armed Forces Development Program  for 2026-2028, as stated by Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan  during a press conference in Yerevan on January 13.

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Converse Bank Successfully Completes Globbing Bond Placement
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ArmInfo. Converse Bank announces the successful completion of the placement of Globbing bonds, reflecting strong investor demand and confidence in the company’s financial position and growth strategy.

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Agrotech enters Armenian corporate bond market with AMD 600M issuance
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ArmInfo.  Agrotech (AGROTECH), one of the largest suppliers of products and technologies for greenhouse farms and agricultural production in Armenia, has entered the corporate debt market, announcing the issuance of nominal coupon bonds totaling   600 million AMD to fund its strategic expansion. The investment  company CUBE INVEST is serving as the underwriter.

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Armenia ranks 37th out of 101 countries in World Bank`s new Business  Ready (B-Ready) ranking
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ArmInfo.  Armenia ranked 37th out of 101 countries in the World Bank's new Business  Ready (B-Ready) ranking, which has replaced the Doing Business  framework for assessing the investment and business climate globally.  Armenian Economy Minister Georg Papoyan shared this information in an  interview with Public Television.

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Eighteen investment programs worth a total of $1 billion being  implemented in Armenia`s capital
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ArmInfo.Eighteen investment programs worth a total of $1 billion are being implemented in Armenia's capital. This was announced by Aneta Babayan, Advisor to the Mayor of Yerevan, at a working meeting at the Yerevan City Hall.

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USD transactions more active than RUB ones in Armenia`s interbank  curency market Jan 5 to 9, 2026
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ArmInfo. On the Armenian Interbank Currency Market from January 5 to January 9, 2026, an increase in dollar transactions was accompanied by a decline in ruble transactions, while euro transactions remained silent.

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The Central Bank of Armenia has introduced ASDA standards
 Friday, January 9 2026 16:45

ArmInfo. With the technical assistance of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the financial support of the Government of Japan, the Central Bank is introducing a contract governed by Armenian law and aligned with international standards — the Armenian Standard Derivatives Agreement (ASDA) — which may be applied to repo, derivatives, and securities lending transactions.

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57% of eligible citizens now using cashback system - Minister of  Labor and Social Affairs
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ArmInfo.  378,000 citizens, representing 57% of all eligible beneficiaries,  have used  the cashback system, as stated by Armenian Minister of Labor and  Social Affairs Arsen Torosyan during a press conference on January 9.

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