ArmInfo.  In 2026, the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs intends to focus on addressing  issues related to labor market entry. This was announced by Arsen  Torosyan, head of the relevant ministry, during a press conference on  January 9.

ArmInfo. Since December of last year, when gold cost $2,700 per ounce, the price of the precious metal has risen 68%, or $1,800 per ounce. Goldman Sachs analysts are reiterating their 2026 forecast of $4,900 per ounce in 2026, citing sustained central bank purchases and potential interest rate cuts in the US.

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ArmInfo.  According to forecasts from the Public Services Regulatory Commission, the  Armenian Nuclear Power Plant's profits in 2026 will be 12.7 billion  drams.  Only God knows what these calculations are based on.  David  Ghazinyan, former General Director of Electric Networks of Armenia  CJSC, publicly challenged the financial projections  released by the  PSRC, during  at a press conference on January 9.

ArmInfo. he State Revenue Committee of Armenia has officially published a list of 636 electric vehicles whose owners are now eligible to reclaim previously paid  custom duties.

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ArmInfo.  378,000 citizens, representing 57% of all eligible beneficiaries,  have used  the cashback system, as stated by Armenian Minister of Labor and  Social Affairs Arsen Torosyan during a press conference on January 9.

ArmInfo.  According to the decision adopted by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) on November 13, 2025, the protection of the ISDA trademark has  been extended to the territory of the Republic of Armenia. This  announcement was made by the Central Bank of Armenia made this  announcement, clarifying that the extension of ISDA trademark  protection in the Republic of Armenia ensures legal clarity and  alignment with international standards. 

ArmInfo. The State Revenue Committee (SRC) of Armenia reports that, in accordance with the Law "On Amendments to the Tax Code of the Republic of Armenia" dated  December 17, 2025, the import or sale of electric vehicles in the  republic is exempt from value-added tax (VAT).

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ArmInfo.Recently, a new shipment of Russian grain has arrived in Armenia via Azerbaijan.   RA Minister of Economy Gevork Papoyan shared this information on his Facebook page.

ArmInfo.  Yerevan appears  consciously ready to sacrifice its own economic interests  for a public display of loyalty to new political centers of gravity,  as noted by political scientist Vahe Davtyan in his article.

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ArmInfo. Armenia Stock Exchange (AMX) has summarized the trading activity for December 2025. During the month, a dynamic trading environment has been maintained, highlighting growing investor confidence and market activity.

ArmInfo. Despite its refusal to join the Belt and Road Initiative, the US increased its investments in countries that did join it once they signed memoranda of understanding with China. Strategic competition is the primary driver of this investment, according to an ECONS publication based on empirical research on the Belt and Road Initiative.

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ArmInfo.  Tourist flow in 2025 will exceed the 2024 figure.  Lusine Gevorgyan, head of the Armenian Tourism Committee, announced this in an interview with Public  Television.

ArmInfo. Telegram suffered a $500 million bond freeze in Russia due to Western sanctions, the Financial Times reports, citing sources. The bonds were blocked at Russia's National Settlement Depository (NSD), which has been under EU blocking sanctions since June 2022 and US sanctions since June 2024, the FT reports.