ArmInfo. Armenia should abandon the turnover tax; there should be one taxation system in the republic,  Armenia's Premier Nikol Pashinyan stated on May 2 at a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers, during which legislative amendments were approved, providing for a double increase in the turnover tax rate.

ArmInfo. Market expectations of the CBA policy rate path have not changed materially since the last  decision and continue to reflect expectations of a gradual reduction in the policy rate through the end of the current year.

ArmInfo. Numerous issues and problems of integration of the EAEU member countries were discussed at the  international scientific conference entitled "Deepening financial integration in the EAEU" held today at the Russian-Armenian University(RAU).

ArmInfo. The head of the Central Bank of Armenia, Martin Galstyan, pointed out the lending  activity in the banking system of Armenia. He announced this on April 30 during the press conference held in connection with the next reduction of the refinancing rate, this time to 8.25%.

ArmInfo. Minister of Economy of Armenia Gevorg Papoyan received Ambassador of the United Arab  Emirates to the Republic of Armenia, Dr. Nariman Mohammed Sharif Abdulla AlMulla.

ArmInfo. I do not share the optimism that Armenia will be able to diversify its export markets in  a few years; maybe it will be possible to somewhat reduce its dependence on the Russian market.  Emil Stepanyan, co-founder of the Export Armenia Association of Experts stated  in a conversation with  an ArmInfo correspondent.

ArmInfo.. There is no need to rush to conclusions that agriculture is experiencing a crisis; the sector is now being transformed into agribusiness, so time is needed. Arsen Bazikyan, President at Lessor's Association of Armenia, expressed a similar opinion in a conversation with an ArmInfo correspondent.

ArmInfo.The Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development (EFSD) prepared a new working paper,  "Assessing the Potential Impact of Natural Disasters on Debt Sustainability in Armenia, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan."

ArmInfo.The Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development (EFSD) has prepared a new working paper  "Assessing the potential impact of natural disasters on debt sustainability of Armenia, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan." Due to their geographical location, relatively small territory and highly concentrated economy, natural disaster risks can have a significant impact on the macroeconomic indicators of these countries.

ArmInfo.Below is an interview with Armenia's Premier Nikol Pashinyan with "Egemen Qazaqstan" and  "Kazakhstanskaya Pravda" newspapers. 

ArmInfo. Armenia's Deputy Minister of High-Tech Industry Gevorg Mantashyan hoisted Australian  Ambassador to Armenia John Geering. 

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ArmInfo.  Leasing EXPO -2024, the specialized exhibition opened its doors in Yerevan, which brought together 70 brands producing equipment and machinery for more than 12 industries under one roof. The exhibition is organized by the  Lessors' Association of Armenia and the Big Projects company.

ArmInfo.AraratBank intends to double its leasing portfolio by the end of 2024. Edgar Avagyan Head  of the Leasing Department at AraratBank told journalists on the sidelines of the Leasing Expo-2024 specialized exhibition.

ArmInfo.As part of a pilot program to introduce an agricultural insurance system, the Armenian government will not only subsidize insurance premiums, but will also compensate the costs of insurance companies if a certain threshold of insurance payments is exceeded.

ArmInfo. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has doubled its investments in Armenia's economy since 2022. This includes on- the-job training for women and young people to make them more competitive in the new economy, USAID Administrator Samantha Power stated in a video message on X.

ArmInfo.During the reign of the current government, Armenia's dependence on Russia increased from  25% to 45%, stated Armenia's former premier Hrant Bagratyan, commenting on the results of the meeting in Brussels in the EU-Armenia-US format.

ArmInfo. We've had extensive conversations with all the countries in the region, from Turkiye, frankly, through to  Central Asia about the importance of building a strong transport corridor.  And I believe there's great willingness and interest in seeing movement in that direction.    US Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, Ambassador James O'Brien stated at a briefing at the Department of State.

ArmInfo.The Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development (EFSD) has financed a number of projects in Armenia. Another project totaling $100 million is being prepared. The Fund supports the most important, strategic investment areas.

ArmInfo.Today, April 5, a trilateral meeting will take place in Brussels between Prime Minister  Nikol Pashinyan, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, at which economic issues will be discussed.