Deputy PM Mher Grigoryan, Gunther Pilarsky discuss activities  of  CRONIMET in Armenia 
 Wednesday, April 8 2026,

ArmInfo. Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan met with Gunther Pilarsky, CEO of CRONIMET Mining GMBH,  to discuss the holding's operations in Armenia.

NA MP warns: Car importers unable to clear US vehicles into Armenia
 Wednesday, April 8 2026,

ArmInfo. Car importers are sounding the alarm over the two-day- long impediment to clearing US vehicles into Armenia. Garnik Danielyan, a member of the RA National Assembly from the opposition "Armenia" faction, wrote  as they have been unable to clear US vehicles into Armenia on his Facebook page.

Bulgarian Ambassador, President of Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and  Industry discuss prospects for developing cooperation with Armenia  
 Wednesday, April 8 2026,

ArmInfo. Bulgarian Ambassador to Armenia Nikola Nikolov visited the Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and met with its President Tsvetan Simeonov.  The meeting discussed issues related to the development of trade and economic relations between Bulgaria and Armenia, as well as the potential for strengthening cooperation between the two chambers.

Mkhitar Hayrapetyan: Building a digital society and economy is a  strategic priority 
 Wednesday, April 8 2026,

ArmInfo.The development of a digital society and digital economy is a strategic priority for us, as stated by Mkhitar Hayrapetyan, Minister of High-Tech Industry of Armenia, speaking at the DOING DIGITAL forum on April 8.

Doing Digital Forum: Martin Galstyan defines stablecoins as a  strategic priority for Armenia`s Central Bank
 Wednesday, April 8 2026,

ArmInfo. In an unpredictably changing world, where trade tensions are intensifying and inflation is making a global impact with renewed vigor, public debt, especially in developed economies, has reached unprecedented levels.

SRC Chair: We cannot defend domestic producers who violate  regulations
 Wednesday, April 8 2026,

ArmInfo. The issues faced by Armenian exporters in Russia are not new. This was stated to journalists by Eduard Hakobyan, Chairman of the RA State Revenue  Committee, on April 8, commenting on Russia's threats to revoke the  license of the Proshyan Brandy Factory. 

While net FDI inflows to Armenia decreased by factor of 4 in 2024,  they increased by factor of 5 in 2025
 Wednesday, April 8 2026,

ArmInfo.  Net foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to Armenia amounted to $139 million in 2024, according to a UN report.

Customs inspections in Armenia to be similar to tax inspections
 Wednesday, April 8 2026,

ArmInfo.  Customs inspections in Armenia will be similar to tax inspections. This was announced on April 8 at a meeting of the RA National Assembly's Committee on  Economic Affairs by Eduard Hakobyan, Chairman of the RA State Revenue  Committee, who presented amendments to the Law "On Customs  Regulation" in the first reading.

Construction of Kajaran-Agarak road section to be completed in 2027 -  ministry
 Wednesday, April 8 2026,

ArmInfo. Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of the Republic of  Armenia Kristine Galechyan received the Ambassador of the Islamic  Republic of Iran (IRI) to Armenia, Khalil Shirgolami.

Acba bank and the U.S.-based Interactive Brokers have signed an agreement
 Wednesday, April 8 2026,

ArmInfo. Acba bank and one of the world’s leading online brokerage platforms, the U.S.-based Interactive Brokers, have signed an agreement that makes Interactive Brokers’ services available in Armenia through Acba bank.

Up to 25% idcoin When Buying Airline Tickets with IDBank Premium Cards
 Wednesday, April 8 2026,

ArmInfo. When planning your next trip, the first thing you consider is your budget — how much you can spend, how to find the best deals, and how to save while discovering new destinations.

Armenia to exchange financial information with various countries  worldwide
 Wednesday, April 8 2026,

ArmInfo.  Armenia will exchange financial information with various countries worldwide. At its April 8 meeting, the Committee on Economic Affairs of the National Assembly  of the Republic of Armenia issued a positive opinion on the draft  amendments to the Multilateral Agreement between Competent  Authorities on the Automatic Exchange of Financial Account  Information, submitted by the Government of the Republic of Armenia  for ratification.

Armenian authorities seek to establish effective system for  protecting consumer interests in market
 Wednesday, April 8 2026,

ArmInfo. . Armenian authorities seek to establish an effective system for protecting consumer interests in the market and an environment necessary for the  development of fair competition and entrepreneurship. At its April 8  meeting, the RA National Assembly Committee on Economic Affairs  approved the amendments to the laws "On Consumer Protection" and "On  Advertising," submitted by the RA government for the second reading.

Armenia attempting to equalize rights of foreign and local investors  - draft law
 Wednesday, April 8 2026,

ArmInfo. Armenia is attempting to legislatively equalize the rights of foreign and local investors. At its April 8 meeting, the National Assembly's Committee on Economic  Affairs issued a positive opinion on the draft law "On Investments"  submitted by the RA government.

AraratBank in Lori: Competitive Solutions for Business and Economic Development
 Tuesday, April 7 2026,

ArmInfo.Banks with their offerings, businesses with their ideas — together they discussed the opportunities for collaboration between the business sector and the banking sector in the Lori region. The regional forum, organized in Lori at the initiative of the Union of Banks of Armenia became a platform for dialogue between the business community, banks, and state institutions.

Armenian trade rebounds with 9.3%  growth as exports pivot from  precious metals to minerals
 Tuesday, April 7 2026,

ArmInfo.Armenia's foreign trade turnover in January-February 2026 increased by 9.3% year-on-year, recovering from a 52% decline in the same period last year.

Armenia to tighten regulations on AI created content 
 Tuesday, April 7 2026,

ArmInfo.Regulations on synthetic content will be tightened in Armenia. At an extraordinary session of the  RA National Assembly, amendments to the law "On Audiovisual Media" are being discussed in the first reading.

IDBank Participates in Regional Conference of the Union of Banks of Armenia
 Tuesday, April 7 2026,

ArmInfo. IDBank took part in the conference titled “Opportunities and Prospects for Cooperation between Business and the Banking System in Lori Region”, held in Vanadzor.

Ardshinbank Presented a New Mortgage Offer at TOON EXPO 2026
 Tuesday, April 7 2026,

ArmInfo. At the TOON EXPO 2026 exhibition, held from March 27 to 29 at the Meridian Expo Center in Yerevan, the Ardshinbank pavilion welcomed around 500 visitors who received professional consultations. A number of visitors were granted on-the-spot preliminary approvals for mortgage financing, while applications were also submitted during the event.

After prolonged decline, brandy and wine production in Armenia  records growth
 Tuesday, April 7 2026,

ArmInfo. After a prolonged decline, cognac and wine production in Armenia has returned to growth. According to the Statistical Committee, in January-February  2026, cognac production increased by 17.3% (from a 45.3% decline a  year ago), reaching a volume of 2.4 million liters.

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