ArmInfo.  The company “Jermuk Group,” owned by the family of Vayots Dzor Province Governor Vaagn Arsenyan, will receive preferential treatment when importing raw materials and equipment.  A decision to exempt imported technological equipment, its components and accessories, raw materials and materials from customs duties was adopted at the government meeting on September 24.

ArmInfo. A PROFAL glass processing plant has opened in Armenia: $20 million was invested in the construction and acquisition of modern equipment.

ArmInfo.  An additional 2.641 billion drams will be allocated from the Government Reserve Fund to continue the efforts to host the 17th Conference of the  Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (COP-17) in  Armenia in 2026. The decision was made at a Cabinet meeting on August  13.

ArmInfo.  The State Revenue Committee of Armenia has uncovered tax violations at another property  owned by arrested Prosperous Armenia Party leader and businessman  Gagik Tsarukyan. This time, the violations relate to the Arinj Mall  fair in the Kotayk region.

ArmInfo. Russian Railways consistently and fully fulfill their obligations under the concession agreement concluded with Armenia. This was reported to TASS by the CEO and Chairman of the Board of Russian Railways (RR), Oleg Belozerov.

ArmInfo. CJSC "Agarak Copper-Molybdenum Mine Complex" (ACMMC) is one of the flagship mining enterprises in Armenia, holding top positions in the list of the country's largest taxpayers. Ahead of Miner and Metallurgist Day, an ArmInfo correspondent approached Aleksandr Belyaev, Director General of CJSC "Agarak Copper-Molybdenum Mine Complex" (ACMMC), for an interview.

ArmInfo.With the support of ACBA Leasing, Prom Group purchased 20 modern Volvo trucks, which will be used to export high-quality Armenian tomatoes to Europe starting in July of this year. This was announced by ACBA Leasing on its  Facebook page.

ArmInfo.  Armenian authorities want to modernize the tools of the Productivity Enhancement Target Program. At a meeting on May 21, the RA government amended its decision of March 26, 2020.

ArmInfo. With hundreds of visitors and strong interest in energy-efficient equipment leasing at the three-day Leasing Expo 2026 held at the Meridian Expo Center, the pavilion of AraratBank’s pavilion drew the attention of both potential and existing customers. AraratBank offered leasing for renewable energy sources and energy-efficient equipment under attractive terms. 

ArmInfo.  Armenia is ready to continue to expand mutual trade with Kazakhstan in a balanced manner  on mutually beneficial terms. This was stated by Deputy Minister of  Economy of Armenia Anushik Avetyan and a delegation led by Gabidulla  Ospankulov, Chairman of the Investment Committee of the Ministry of  Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

ArmInfo. About 89% of the leasing portfolio provided by Armenian banks is subsidized by the state in terms of interest rates, as stated by Armenian Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan  at the opening of the LEASING EXPO 2026 exhibition, citing data from the Credit Registry.

ArmInfo.  Leasing EXPO 2026, now in its fourth consecutive year, will be held from April 10 to 12. AraratBank will participate in the exhibition with a tailored offer for corporate clients and individual entrepreneurs.

ArmInfo. In Vanadzor, Lori, a regional conference on the topic “Opportunities and Prospects for Cooperation between Business and the Banking System in Lori Region” was held, initiated by the Union of Banks of Armenia, bringing together representatives of the banking system, state structures and the business community.

ArmInfo.  One of the largest international exhibitions in the field of leasing and financial  solutions in Armenia, LEASING EXPO 2026, will be held in Yerevan from  April 10th to 12th.

ArmInfo. Armenian authorities are implementing several major agricultural risk insurance programs. Minister of Economy Gevork Papoyan shared this information during a government hour in the National Assembly on  March 4.

ArmInfo. In Armenia, state-funded agricultural programs will not be subject to profit tax, but will be assessed as assets in constructed buildings and  infrastructure. At its February 27 meeting, the National Assembly's Committee on Economic Affairs approved the Tax Code amendments  submitted by the Armenian government for the second reading.

ArmInfo. Exports of goods of Armenian origin have increased more than 2.2 times compared to 2017. Armenian Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan announced this on his Facebook page.

ArmInfo. Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan visited the Dili dairy production facility in the Tavush region, the Ministry of Economy press service reported.

ArmInfo. Converse Bank has successfully completed the initial placement of Armleasing's debut dram-denominated  bonds worth 1 billion drams in just one day, as noted in a statement issued by Converse Bank, the underwriter of the issue.

ArmInfo.Armenia's average annual GDP growth in 2021-2025 (calculated for 2025) reached approximately 8.13%, surpassing the government's  target of 7.0%  for 2021-2026.  Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan presented these figures to Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan during a meeting  at the  Ministry  to discuss the ministry's 2025 performance report.