ArmInfo.  In Armenia, the industrial price index decreased in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, dropping from 102.7% to 102.1%. This decline occurred alongside a negative shift in the annual dynamics of the industrial sector, transitioning from 18.2% growth to a 12.1% decline. The sector's total volume amounted to 1.3 trillion drams  ($3.2 billion), as evidenced by preliminary data from the RA  Statistical Committee. 

ArmInfo.

ArmInfo.  In Armenia, the economic growth rate in the first half of 2025 decreased to 6.3% annually (down from 10.4% in the same period of 2024). Additionally, the industrial sector, which was a key driver of growth the previous year, is now slowing down economic growth with a  double-digit  decline. According to preliminary data from the RA Statistical  Committee, this is coupled with a negative shift in foreign trade  trend, transitioning from several-fold growth to a significant  decline. 

ArmInfo. The Economic Activity Index (EAI) in Armenia in January- June 2025 increased by 6.3% compared to the same period last year, the press service of the Ministry of Finance reported. At the same time, the growth of  economic activity in the first half of 2024 amounted to 10.4% per  annum (from 11.4% in the same period of 2023).

ArmInfo.

ArmInfo. Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of the Republic of Armenia Vardan Kostanyan received a delegation from the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

ArmInfo. If you’ve fallen victim to fraud and your bank card data has been compromised, you must immediately call your bank and request that your card be blocked. You can also transfer all funds from the card to your account using online banking.

ArmInfo. Idram and IDBank took part in one of the most anticipated events of the summer — the Sevan Startup Summit. Idram joined as the official payment partner, while IDBank participated as the Transformer Partner.

ArmInfo. A Textile Industry Operator Fund will be established in Armenia, which will be entrusted with the functions of the industry operator. The relevant initiative of the country's Ministry of Economy was approved by the Cabinet of Ministers on July 24 at a regular meeting.

ArmInfo.  On July 24, at a regular meeting, the Government of Armenia approved a proposal to sign the Agreement On the admission of brokers and dealers of one member state of the Eurasian Economic Union to participate in organized trading on stock exchanges (trade organizers) of other member states, concluded within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union.

ArmInfo.  Ignoring the decision of the Stockholm Arbitration will not only result in financial losses, but  also have a long-term  negative impact on the investment climate and foreign policy positions of the country. Political scientist Suren Surenyants shared this opinion on his Facebook page in response to the Armenian government's reaction to the demand of the  Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce (SCC) on  July 22, 2025, which requires the cessation  of the implementation of  new laws targeting Electric Networks of Armenia CJSC and any  confiscation actions.

ArmInfo. The decision of the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce (SCC) on ENA is to be promptly enforced, as stated by Nairi Sargsyan,  Chairman of the Audit Chamber and head of the "Armenia is Me"  initiative,   during a press conference on July 22.

ArmInfo.  The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) jointly with the World Association of PPP Units & Professionals EECA Chapter  (WAPPP) conducted a webinar on the materials of the EDB cross-country review dedicated to  recent developments in public-private partnership (PPP) legislation in  EDB member countries. As reported by the press service of the EDB, the study allowed to identify both best practices and "bottlenecks" that  can negatively affect the inflow of investments into the countries of  the region.

ArmInfo.  The Stockholm Arbitration Award, like any award from any international commercial arbitration, is final and binding on the parties once it is issued. If a party fails to voluntarily enforce the award, the other party can seek compulsory enforcement from the court in the country where the  debtor's assets are located. Economist Suren Parsyan told  about the  process of  enforcing an arbitration award.

ArmInfo. Narek Karapetyan, Vice President of the Tashir Group of Companies and Samvel Karapetyan's nephew, has advised the Armenian Government to  implement the legal court decision regarding the nationalization of Electric Networks of Armenia (ENA) CJSC as soon as possible.

ArmInfo.  The national payment system of Armenia ArCa has been experiencing problems since the morning. Many citizens are unable to make online transfers, withdraw cash, or make payments.

ArmInfo. The Armenian government interprets the decision of the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce in the case of nationalization of the Electric Networks of Armenia (ENA) company "in its own way."

ArmInfo. The international Sevan Agritech Summit 2025 has kicked off in the festival city of Sevan, located near the settlement of Daranak in the Gegharkunik region, and will last until July 26.

ArmInfo. Russian businessman of Armenian origin Samvel Karapetyan has won a victory over the Armenian government in the international court in the case of nationalization of Electric Networks of Armenia (ENA) CJSC. This was reported by the council for the defense of Samvel Karapetyan.

ArmInfo.