ArmInfo. The Ministry of Economy held discussions with the French research and technology institute CEA-Leti on cooperation in the fields of microelectronics, semiconductors, photonics, digital technologies, and research and development (R&D).

ArmInfo. Armenian Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan held a brief meeting with Sangbu Kim, World Bank Vice President for Digital Technologies and Artificial Intelligence, as part of the 15th Annual Investment Forum held in the UAE.

ArmInfo. The Minister of Economy of Armenia Gevorg Papoyan took part in the official opening ceremony of the 15th Annual Investment Meeting, which is taking place from September 6 to 9 in the UAE (Dubai).

ArmInfo. In January-July 2026, the EU's share of Armenia's foreign trade increased to 19% (from 12.3% a year ago), while the EAEU's share decreased to 29% (from 36.1% a year ago). According to data from the Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia, foreign trade turnover with the EU accelerated in year-on-year growth from 9.6% to 57.2%, reaching $2.2 billion, while with the EAEU, it slowed in decline from 51% to 18.4%, amounting to $3.3 billion. Moreover, among the EAEU countries, a decline in volumes was recorded only in the Russian Federation, while most EU countries chose to increase volumes.

ArmInfo. Armenia and Georgia discussed bilateral cooperation in transport, energy, and aviation. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure, citing the meeting between the head of the ministry, David Khudatyan, and the Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, Mariam Kvrivishvili, which took place in Batumi.

ArmInfo. Hamlet Sahakyan has been appointed Deputy Minister of Finance of the Republic of Armenia. The appointment was signed by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on September 7. The government's press service reported this.

ArmInfo. Armenia's dominant export item, mineral raw materials, has increased significantly in volume, while its main import item, machinery and equipment, has recovered from a recession to strong double-digit growth. This is evidenced by data from the RA Statistics Committee for January-July 2026.

ArmInfo. The global economy remains resilient despite the impact of the energy shock. In the United States, domestic demand and investment remain strong; in the eurozone, signs of stabilization have emerged after a weak start to the year; and China is maintaining high growth rates through exports and the development of high-tech industries. This is stated in the new issue of the Macroeconomic Review prepared by the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB).

ArmInfo. Economic activity growth indicators in Armenia remained high in the first half of 2026 amid strong domestic demand. According to Bank analysts, the country's economic growth will reach 6.0% by the end of 2026, amid strong consumer and investment activity. This is stated in the new Macroeconomic Review prepared by the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB).

ArmInfo. Today, Armenia—a country with a thousand-year history of agriculture, one of the world's centers of grain production—cannot provide itself with wheat. Political scientist Tigran Dumikyan stated this on his YouTube channel.

ArmInfo. In Armenia, economic activity growth accelerated to 7.7% annually in January-July 2026 (from 7.1% in the same period of 2025). Moreover, the industrial sector, having managed to turn from recession to growth, has recovered its position as one of the drivers of economic growth. According to the final data of the RA Statistics Committee, foreign trade also turned from recession to growth, supported mainly by an improvement in import dynamics (upward) and, in part, by a sharp slowdown in the decline in exports.

ArmInfo. The Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs of Armenia (UMBA) and the Van Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Van TSO) issued a joint statement on the normalization of relations, the opening of border crossings, and the development of economic cooperation.

ArmInfo. State control over online gambling will be strengthened in Armenia. This was stated in a statement by the State Revenue Committee.

ArmInfo. Residents of Russia's southern regions book vacations in Armenia and Georgia more often than others, Alexan Mkrtchyan, Vice President of the Alliance of Travel Agencies (ATA), told RIA Novosti.

ArmInfo. The 15th annual Investment Congress (AIM Congress) opens in Dubai on September 7. An Armenian delegation, led by RA Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan, is participating. RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan signed the decision to send the minister.

ArmInfo. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk doubts that his Armenian partners are succeeding in reorienting themselves to other markets.

ArmInfo. The opening of the international tourism, travel, and hospitality exhibition, TOUR EXPO, took place at the Yerevan railway station.

ArmInfo. Syunik Airport is ready to provide a platform for various airlines to develop new destinations. Karen Vardanyan, director of the airport and NovAir airline, said this in response to an ArmInfo correspondent's question about the possibility of granting the airport international status on the sidelines of the TOUR EXPO 2026 international exhibition.

ArmInfo. Armenia is interested in expanding cooperation with the Czech Republic in the field of urban rail transport, including through technical consulting, exchange of experience, and the participation of Czech companies. This was stated by Armenian Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure David Khudatyan during a meeting with Czech Transport Minister Ivan Bednarik, which took place as part of the Armenian minister's working visit to Prague.

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