ArmInfo.  Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan received a delegation led by Alexander Timan, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission Chief in Armenia.  Umang Rawat, IMF Resident Representative in Armenia, was also present at the meeting.

ArmInfo.  According to preliminary data from the Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia, the industrial price index increased from 102.2% to 109% in January-February 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. This  improvement was seen alongside a positive shift in the annual  dynamics of the industrial sector-from a 19.4% decline to a  double-digit 17.2% growth, reaching 491.5 billion drams ($1.3  billion).  

ArmInfo.  Armenia plans to introduce mechanisms for the electronic transfer of information containing banking secrecy. The National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia will discuss amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code and a package of related laws in the first reading at its plenary session  on March 25.

ArmInfo.

ArmInfo. In Armenia, economic activity growth accelerated to 7.4% annually in January-February 2026 (from 4.1% in the same period of 2025). Moreover, the industrial sector once again became one of the growth drivers, compared to a double-digit decline the year before.  According to preliminary data  from the RA Statistics Committee, this was accompanied by an  improvement in foreign trade, with a significant decline returning to  moderate growth.

ArmInfo. Although Iran is of little importance to Armenia in terms of transit, it nonetheless plays a significant role in the import of certain goods. For example, in 2025, approximately $50 million worth of Chinese cars were  imported to Armenia through Iran, according to Haykaz Fanyan, head of  the ACSES analytical center.

ArmInfo. Mistral AI, a French and European leader in artificial intelligence, has partnered with the Armenian government to strengthen the country's digital infrastructure and services. French Ambassador to Armenia Olivier  Decottignies announced this on Twitter (X). He did not provide any  further details.

ArmInfo.The RA Ministry of High-Tech Industry announces a grant competition with an "Idea Stage" component.

ArmInfo.The European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) and the Armenian Intellectual Property Office at the  Ministry of Economy signed a memorandum of understanding. This was reported by the Ministry's  press service, citing the results of a meeting in Alicante attended by representatives of  the EU4IP program beneficiary countries, which implemented by the EUIPO.

ArmInfo. A business mission from the Oryol and Rostov regions has launched at the Trade Mission of the Russian Federation in the Republic of Armenia.  According to the Russian Embassy in Armenia, the visit was organized by regional Export Support Centers with the assistance of the Trade Mission of Russia in Armenia.

ArmInfo.The income tax refund program for mortgage lending, despite its economic and social benefits, has become a significant financial burden for the state budget.  Haykaz Fanyan, head of the Modex consulting company, shared his assessment.

ArmInfo.Business conditions in Armenia will be simplified. At its plenary session on March 24, the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia will discuss in amendments to the Tax Code the first reading,  aimed at  regulating documentation, tax reporting, as well as the calculation and payment of VAT and income tax.

ArmInfo.  The Armenian authorities are making another attempt to simplify the procedure for issuing certificates of origin and conducting expert examinations. At its plenary session on March 24, the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia will discuss amendments to the Law "On Chambers  of Commerce and Industry" and a package of related documents in their  second reading.

ArmInfo. The Armenian authorities are initiating a major revision of tender rules. Amendments to the Law "On Procurement" will be discussed in the first  reading at the plenary session of the National Assembly of the  Republic of Armenia on March 24.

ArmInfo. Armenia has approved the creation of a free trade zone between the Eurasian Economic Union and Mongolia. The National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia is discussing a draft interim trade agreement between the EAEU and Mongolia, submitted by the Armenian government, at its plenary  session on March 24.

ArmInfo. Ameriabank was named the Best Bank in Armenia by Global Finance magazine in its 33^rd annual awards for the World’s Best Banks. The winning 23 banks were chosen in nearly 150 countries and territories with consideration of criteria such as growth in assets, profitability, geographic reach, strategic relationships, business development and innovation.

ArmInfo. Cybersecurity is no longer just a professional field, but rather a foundation for the development of the economy, state security, and digital systems. This was stated by Ruben Simonyan, Deputy Minister of High-Tech Industry of Armenia, speaking at an event celebrating the results of the first  phase of the "Cybersecurity Capacity Building" program, which was  held at TUMO Labs.

ArmInfo. Daniel Azatyan, President of the Union of Banks of Armenia, received Marnix von Rey, Member of the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Deputy Managing Director for Armenia.

ArmInfo. The Government Commission on Legislative Activity has approved amendments aimed at combating the understatement of VAT on imports to Russia from the EAEU, a source told RIA Novosti.

ArmInfo. The Chairperson of the Tourism Committee of Armenia, Lusine Gevorgyan, received the  Head of Mission of Hungary in Armenia, Alexandra Chizmadiya, and the Trade Attache of the Embassy, Peter Tarcha, at the Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Armenia.