ArmInfo. Shirak Avia is launching several exotic destinations that will connect the Armenian capital with Bali, the Maldives, and Thailand.

ArmInfo. Ardshinbank continues to expand its digital services for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by relaunching its SME digital platform with enhanced features and an improved set of tools.

ArmInfo. Customer Appreciation Day, one of IDBank’s valued traditions, recently took place at the Vanadzor branch. The Bank always aims to be close to its customers, delighting them with pleasant surprises and bringing positive emotions to their day.

ArmInfo.Armenian agricultural producers are facing a severe crisis due to the closure of the Russian market and the lack of viable alternatives, despite  assurances of from the Armenian authorities, according to  analyst Tigran Dumikyan.

ArmInfo.  Fitch Ratings has affirmed Armenia's Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) at 'BB-' with a Positive Outlook., forecasting a slowdown in GDP growth in  2026 to 5.2% (from an actual 7.1% growth in 2025). This was noted in  a statement issued by Fitch Ratings.  Fitch Ratings Positive Outlook  reflects Armenia's higher international reserves, continued solid  growth that will support debt stabilisation over the medium term, and  prospects for improvement in longstanding geopolitical risks.

ArmInfo.  The Araratcement plant, owned by Gagik Tsarukyan, leader of the opposition Prosperous Armenia Party, has resumed operations, as noted by RA Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan on his Facebook page.

ArmInfo.From July 6 to July 10, 2026, USD transactions  on Armenia's interbank foreign exchange market shifted to growth, while RUB transactions saw an accelerated decline.

ArmInfo.According to a report on the development of the product labeling system within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), the number of registered producers and importers of goods subject to mandatory labeling in the Republic of Armenia increased by 7% during 2025 alone. Concurrently, the  number of regulatory violations in this sector decreased by approximately 56%. 

ArmInfo.  The economic consequences of the state privatization of businessman Gagik Tsarukyan's Araratcement plant will clearly not be limited to the fate of one enterprise and will negatively impact the country's  investment climate, according to Vahe Davtyan, Senior Researcher at  the Caucasus Studies Sector of the Institute of Geophysical Analysis  and Surface Materials of the Russian Academy of Sciences and Doctor  of Political Sciences.

ArmInfo.    There is a growing risk of scam calls targeting the most vulnerable category of citizens -pensioners. The scheme relies on social engineering: criminals simulate calls from an official agency or companies managing pension savings, and under the pretext of an "accounting error", they attempt to gain access to the victims' money.

ArmInfo. A charming little corner, located in one of micro districts of Hrazdan, immediately catches visitors' attention with its distinctive atmosphere and French-inspired ambiance.

ArmInfo.  The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development will provide Armenia with a $240 million loan for the implementation of a housing and mortgage market development project in Armenia. At its July 9 meeting, the Armenian government voted to ratify the corresponding agreement with the Bank.

ArmInfo. Twelve banks have already joined the ArcaPay system, and eight have joined ArcaQR, with the majority participating in both, as stated by Vardan  Khachatryan, Chairman of the Management Board and Executive Director of Armenian Card, during a press conference He noted that banks are  currently in the integration phase for an additional ArcaPay function: B2B services for legal entities.

ArmInfo.The first co-badged Arca-UPI (UnionPay International, China UnionPay) cards will are set to launch  in Armenia within the next one to two months.  Additionally, accelerated efforts are underway to tokenize Arca cards for integration with Google Pay and Apple Pay services, as stated by  Vardan Khachatryan, Chairman of the Board and Executive Director of Armenian Card, during a press conference. He was responding to a  question from ArmInfo. 

ArmInfo.  Armenia attaches great importance to opportunities for developing energy cooperation with Turkmenistan and is interested in expanding collaboration in the  gas sector. Arsen Avagyan, Armenia's Ambassador to Turkmenistan,  stated this in an interview with the online publication  Turkmenportal.

ArmInfo.  Idram and the "Parenting Community" NGO are collaborating for the second year in a row, aiming to support families and contribute to shaping a more conscious and financially literate generation.  

ArmInfo. In the Armenian plastic card market, the launch of a cash-back program in 2026 has boosted the market penetration of Arca cards to 24–25% by June, as  stated Vardan Khachatryan, Chairman of the Board and Executive  Director of Armenian Card, during a press conference. 

ArmInfo. Armenia has entered the top ten countries with the highest female population share. This is according to World Bank data based on the age and sex distribution of  the population calculated using the World Population Prospects: 2022  Revision database of the UN Population Division.

ArmInfo.  Armenia has the potential to become a regional energy transit hub with proper  cooperation with Russia and Iran. This was stated by Iranian  Ambassador to Armenia Khalil Shirgolami at a press conference in  Yerevan on July 8.

ArmInfo.  Artificial intelligence is developing at a breakneck speed, outpacing existing regulatory mechanisms. This was stated by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres  at the official opening of the high-level Global Dialogue for AI  Governance.