ArmInfo.The expected next increase in tariffs for gas consumed by subscribers is by no means due only to the need to bring the calorie content of gas into the  norm stipulated by the agreements. Expert on energy security, doctor  of political sciences Vahe Davtyan expressed a similar opinion to  ArmInfo.

ArmInfo.The Ministry of Economy announced the launch of a program to assist the textile industry in Armenia. According to the press service of the Ministry,  the program is being implemented in Armenia with the financing of the  "Good Governance Fund" of the United Kingdom government, with the  support of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development  (EBRD), in cooperation with the Business Assistance Office. The  program is aimed at the sustainable, inclusive development of the  textile industry in Armenia.

ArmInfo.With the lifting of the embargo on the import of Turkish goods, the Armenian government has developed numerous programs to support local producers.  Minister  of Economy of Armenia Vahan Kerobyan announced this during an  interview on January 18.

ArmInfo.A Memorandum of Understanding between Armenian Nuclear Power Plant CJSC and Rusatom Overseas JSC, a subsidiary of Rosatom State Corporation, will be  signed in Dubai.

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ArmInfo.The Minister of High-Tech industry will head the Armenian-Bulgarian intergovernmental commission on economic and scientific-technical cooperation, from the Armenian side.

ArmInfo.The Minister of Health has been appointed the chairperson of the intergovernmental commission of Armenia and Lithuania on trade and economic cooperation from the Armenian side.  

ArmInfo.For 2022, the Armenian government has set a 7% economic growth target. Armenian Minister of Economy Vahan Kerobyan stated this in an interview on  January 18. In this regard, he stressed that this position is  unified, all actions and activities of the Ministry of Economy and  the government of the country will be directed to its implementation.

ArmInfo. Labor productivity in Armenia (the amount of GDP generated by each worker for one hour of work) is lower than the EAEU average, amounting to only $6.5 per  hour.

ArmInfo.Acba Bank today brings its customers Apple Pay, a safer, more secure and private way to pay that helps customers avoid handing their payment card to someone else, touching physical buttons or exchanging cash — and uses the power of iPhone to protect every transaction. Customers simply hold their iPhone or Apple Watch near a payment terminal to make a contactless payment. Every Apple Pay purchase is secure because it is authenticated with Face ID, Touch ID, or device passcode, as well as a one-time unique dynamic security code. Apple Pay is accepted in grocery stores, pharmacies, taxis, restaurants, coffee shops, retail stores, and many more places.  Customers can also use Apple Pay on iPhone, iPad, and Mac to make faster and more convenient purchases in apps or on the web in Safari without having to create accounts or repeatedly type in shipping and billing information. Apple Pay makes it easier to pay for food and grocery deliveries, online shopping, transportation, and parking, among other things. Apple Pay can also be used to make payments in apps on Apple Watch. Security and privacy are at the core of Apple Pay. When customers use a credit or debit card with Apple Pay, the actual card numbers are not stored on the device, nor on Apple servers. Instead, a unique Device Account Number is assigned, encrypted, and securely stored in the Secure Element, an industry-standard, certified chip designed to store the payment information safely on the device. Apple Pay is easy to set up. On iPhone, simply open the Wallet app, tap +, and follow the steps to add Acba bank’s credit or debit cards. Once a customer adds a card to iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, and Mac, they can start using Apple Pay on that device right away. Customers will continue to receive all of the rewards and benefits offered by Acba bank’s cards. For more information on Apple Pay, visit: http://www.apple.com/apple-pay/   For more information on Acba Bank, please visit: https://www.acba.am/   

ArmInfo.By the end of 2022, inflation in Armenia will decrease to 4 +/-1.5%. Hovhannes Khachatryan, candidate for the post of Deputy Governor of the Central  Bank of Armenia, stated this on January 18 at the discussions in the  National Assembly.

ArmInfo.Conversebank, today brings its customers Apple Pay, a safer, more secure and private way to pay that helps customers avoid handing their payment card to someone else, touching physical buttons or exchanging cash — and uses the power of iPhone to protect every transaction.

ArmInfo.Prospects for the development of the wine industry were discussed at a consultation chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, the RA Premier's press  office reports. 

ArmInfo.A safer, more secure and private way to pay with iPhone and Apple Watch 

ArmInfo.From July 1, 2022, cash circulation will be restricted in Armenia. On Wednesday, Armenia's Parliament amended the RA Law on Cashless Settlement. The amendments were drafted by the Central Bank of Armenia (CBA). 

ArmInfo. Last year, the ARMENAL plant's environmental investment totaled AMD 45mln (over $94,000).  

ArmInfo.Armenia's Premier Nikol Pashinyan has approved a list of government agencies forming part of the Armenian-Moldavan Intergovernmental Economic Cooperation  Commission.

ArmInfo. Armenia's Premier Nikol Pashinyan has approved a list of government agencies forming part of the Armenian-Kazakh Intergovernmental Economic Cooperation Commission.

ArmInfo.Armenia's Minister of Economy Vahan  Kerobyan has been appointed Co-Chairman of the Armenian-Kyrgyz  Economic Cooperation Commission, the RA Government's official website  reports. 

ArmInfo. 2021 was a successful year in terms of the implementation of subvention programs in the regions of Armenia. Thus, in 2021, 678 programs were approved  for a total amount of 48.5 billion drams, while in the period from  2018 to 2020 their number was 1192, and the amount of financing was  47 billion drams. This is stated on the official Facebook page of the  Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructures.