Team Holding`s AMD, USD bonds listed on  Armenia Stock Exchange
 Tuesday, February 17 2026,

ArmInfo. Team Holding's bonds, placed as part of the first stage, have officially been listed on the Armenian Securities Exchange (AMX). According to Team's press service, the placement of the first tranche was completed ahead of schedule due to strong demand.

Idram, Mediamax and Hayordi Foundation Launch Initiative Ahead of Book Giving Day
 Tuesday, February 17 2026,

ArmInfo.Ahead of Book Giving Day, celebrated in Armenia on February 19, Mediamax Media Company, Hayordi Foundation and Idram have launched a joint initiative.

Government of Japan, UNDP allocate $5.2 million to enhance   agricultural development in Armenia 
 Tuesday, February 17 2026,

ArmInfo.The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) office in Armenia has signed a  new program agreement with the Japanese government on cooperation in the agricultural sector totaling $5.2 million, according to the press service of the Armenian Ministry of Economy. The goal of the program is to  enhance Agricultural Livelihoods for Refugees and Host Communities in Armenia.

Union of Banks of Armenia: Higher interest rates are a restraining  factor for higher consumer lending growth
 Tuesday, February 17 2026,

ArmInfo.Interest rates on dram loans in Armenian banks have increased to 17.1% in 2025  (from 16.7% in 2024 and 16.1% in 2022). Daniel Azatyan, head of the Union of Banks of Armenia, announced this at a press conference on February 17.

 Tuesday, February 17 2026,

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The most important task today is to transform existing potential and  knowledge into global technological leadership - Ruben Simonyan
 Tuesday, February 17 2026,

ArmInfo. The most important task today is to transform existing potential and knowledge  into global technological leadership, as stated by Ruben Simonyan, Deputy Minister of High-Tech Industry of Armenia, during his speech at the business forum "Unlocking Armenia's Potential for Global Tech Leaders," organized as part of the 25th anniversary of AmCham (American Chamber of Commerce in Armenia).

SRC Deputy Chairman, ADB and FAR reps.  discuss policy-based lending  areas  
 Tuesday, February 17 2026,

ArmInfo.Rafael Gevorgyan, Deputy Chairman of the State Revenue Committee (SRC) of  Armenia, received representatives of the Asian Development Bank and the French Development Agency (Agence Francaise de Developpement).

Armenian insurance companies nearly quadruple their net profit in  2025, reaching $7.7 million
 Tuesday, February 17 2026,

ArmInfo. Armenia's insurance sector was a significant increase in its net profit for  2025, nearly quadrupling from the previous year's 71% decline to reach 2.9 billion drams ($7.7 million).

Germany`s economy will grow by 1% this year
 Tuesday, February 17 2026,

ArmInfo. Europe's largest economy continues to struggle to accelerate economic growth, as geopolitical uncertainty, high operating costs, and weak domestic demand weigh on companies. GDP growth in 2026 will be largely driven by statistical and calendar factors.

The US budget deficit will grow to $1.85 trillion in fiscal year 2026
 Tuesday, February 17 2026,

ArmInfo. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projects the US budget deficit in fiscal year 2026, which ends on September 30, to increase slightly to $1.853 trillion, or 5.8% of GDP.

Gevorg Papoyan to discuss Armenian-Greek trade and economic collaboration in Athens
 Tuesday, February 17 2026,

ArmInfo. Armenian Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan is scheduled to hold discussions on Armenian-Greek trade and economic collaboration in Athens.

Mortgages in Armenia have been growing for the third year in a row, but the pace is slowing down
 Tuesday, February 17 2026,

ArmInfo. At the end of 2025, the mortgage portfolio in Armenia amounted to 1.6 trillion drams ($4.2 billion), a 13.2% increase from the previous year, as stated by Daniel Azatyan, Chairman of the Union of Banks of Armenia (UBA) noted during a press conference on February 17. According to Azatyan, mortgages thus accounted for 21.3% of the total loan portfolio of the Armenian banking system.

Kazakhstan`s exports to Armenia 35.3% up, imports 56.6% down 
 Tuesday, February 17 2026,

ArmInfo. In 2025, exports of goods from Kazakhstan to Armenia increased by 35.3%, reaching $49 million, TASS reported, citing the National Statistics Bureau of Kazakhstan.

Share of Armenia`s top-5 trade partners decreases from 72% to 64% in  2025 
 Tuesday, February 17 2026,

ArmInfo.The share of Armenia's top 5 trading partners-Russia, China, the UAE, Iran, and Germany-decreased by 2025 to a combined 64% of total turnover,  amounting to $13.7 billion in absolute terms (compared to $21.8 billion, or 72%, in 2024). Four of them reduced their volumes year-on-year: Russia by 38.3%, China by 6.5%, the UAE by 60%, and Germany by 2.5%. A year ago, Russia, the UAE, and China demonstrated significant growth, while Germany experienced a more pronounced decline.

Armenian Finance Ministry, ADB, and AFD   initiate talks for  potential loan to Armenia
 Monday, February 16 2026,

ArmInfo. A meeting was held at the Armenian Ministry of Finance to launch a preliminary  dialogue with interested Armenian agencies on the provision of new credit mechanisms based on the policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the French Development Agency (Agence Francaise de Developpement). A joint mission of the Asian Development Bank (ADB)  and the French Development Agency (Agence Francaise de Developpement) participated in the meeting.

IDBank has opened a representative office in Glendale, California, USA.
 Monday, February 16 2026,

ArmInfo.IDBank is now closer to our compatriots in California. The Bank has opened a Representative Office in the city of Glendale, California.

S&P Global Ratings: In Armenia`s banking sector, adequate capital  buffers and stable profitability to support significant lending  growth in 2026-2027
 Monday, February 16 2026,

ArmInfo. In Armenia's banking sector, adequate capital buffers and stable profitability  will support significant lending growth in 2026-2027, according to the S&P Global Ratings report "Banking Sector Outlook 2026: Central Asia and the Caucasus. Resilience Amid Heightened Geopolitical Risks."

PSRC head presents advantages of American SMR technology
 Monday, February 16 2026,

ArmInfo.. Claims that the United States intends to test its small modular reactor (SMR)  nuclear technology in Armenia should be dismissed, as stated by Mesrop Mesropyan, Chairman of the Public Services Regulatory Commission of the Republic of Armenia, in an interview with  journalists on February 16.

Armenia seriously  considering the possibility of acquiring new  satellites - Minister
 Monday, February 16 2026,

ArmInfo.n. "ArmSat-1" concluded its mission by the end of 2025, and we issued a statement  that Armenia is actively considering the possibility  of acquiring a new satellite or satellites," Mkhitar Hayrapetyan, Minister of High-Tech Industry of Armenia, said during a press briefing on  February 16. He clarified that he is talking about satellites for remote sensing or space photography.

PSRC Head: Electric Networks of Armenia`s performance  is assessed  based on quality indicators set by the Commission
 Monday, February 16 2026,

ArmInfo. The performance of the Electric Networks of Armenia company (ENA) is  assessed based on quality indicators set by the Public Services Regulatory Commission (PSRC),  which directly tied to the number of scheduled and emergency outages.  

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