Aram Sargsyan: Armenia has a real chance to become a regional NVIDIA  hub
 Wednesday, August 20 2025,

ArmInfo. NVIDIA will deploy a thousand Blackwell graphics processors in the region, as stated by the leader of the Republic party, Aram Sargsyan, referring to the  statement made by NVIDIA President and CEO Jensen Huang.

Armenia`s Economy Minister announces increase in GDP growth 
 Wednesday, August 20 2025,

ArmInfo.  According to the results of the first quarter, Armenia's GDP growth reached 5.1%, showing an increase in the growth rate to 5.9% in the second quarter.  The Minister of Economy of Armenia, Gevorg Papoyan, shared this  information on his Facebook page. He noted that the draft budget at  the end of last year had projected  a  5.1%  GDP growth for 2025. 

Fitch Ratings: Armenia-Azerbaijan peace framework may support  positive credit trends
 Wednesday, August 20 2025,

ArmInfo. The peace framework agreement between Armenia (BB-/Stable) and Azerbaijan (BBB-/Stable) is a positive step towards a comprehensive deal and reduces the risk  of renewed hostilities, although obstacles remain, Fitch Ratings  says. Achieving a peace agreement is unlikely to immediately affect  either country's ratings, but could support positive medium-term  credit trends, notably via expanded trade that may boost growth,  although this is difficult to quantify.  

$176mln reimbursed to mortgage-holders under income tax reimbursement  program 
 Wednesday, August 20 2025,

ArmInfo.  About 68 billion drams (about $176 million) have already been returned to 'mortgage holders' under the income tax refund program in Armenia.

Armenia`s exports of flowers, decorative products 88.7% up 
 Wednesday, August 20 2025,

ArmInfo.  From January to July 2025, exports from Armenia to the EAEU countries exceeded $1.7 billion, which is $42 million or 2.4% more than the same indicator in  2024. This was written on his Facebook page by Minister of Economy  Gevorg Papoyan.

Armenian Prime Minister, Iranian President participate in  Armenian-Iranian business forum  in Yerevan 
 Wednesday, August 20 2025,

ArmInfo. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and President of the Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI) Masoud Pezeshkian participated in the opening of the  Armenian-Iranian business forum.

Yerevan, Tehran bring standards closer together: memorandum of  understanding signed
 Wednesday, August 20 2025,

ArmInfo.Armenia and Iran have agreed to collaborate in the areas of standardization, accreditation, conformity assessment, metrology and technical  regulation.

Minister: Construction of new Iran-Armenia power transmission line is  in its final stage
 Tuesday, August 19 2025,

ArmInfo.  The construction of a new Iran-Armenia power transmission line is in its final stage, it will allow Armenia to double the volume of electricity exports to  Iran, and potentially increase these volumes even further in the  future, as stated by the Minister of Territorial Administration and  Infrastructure of the Republic of Armenia, David Khudatyan, to  reporters on August 19. 

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Tehran, Yerevan agree to construct second border bridge - Iranian  official
 Tuesday, August 19 2025,

ArmInfo. After years of efforts by Iranian experts, Tehran and Yerevan have finally agreed to build a second border bridge in Norduz over the Araks River, as  announced by Minister of Roads and Urban Development Farzaneh Sadegh.

Pashinyan, Pezeshkian discuss Iran-Armenia power line: the project  must be completed in the shortest possible time
 Tuesday, August 19 2025,

ArmInfo. Considering the ever- increasing volume of cargo transportation between Armenia and Iran, Yerevan and Tehran reached an agreement on constructing a second  bridge across the Araks River. RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan made  this statement during  a joint briefing with Iranian President Masoud  Pezeshkian on August 19 in Yerevan.

World Wine Tourism Organization interested in cooperation with  Armenia 
 Tuesday, August 19 2025,

ArmInfo.  The World Wine Tourism Organization (GWTO) is interested in cooperation with Armenia. This was stated by GWTO President Antonio Vidal during a  meeting with the Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sports  of the Republic of Armenia Zhanna Andreasyan.

Yerevan, Tehran discuss Kajaran-Agarak road construction progress
 Monday, August 18 2025,

ArmInfo. During a meeting with Farzaneh Sadeghi, Minister of Roads and Urban Development of Iran, David Khudatyan, Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of Armenia, stated that Iran is an important partner for Armenia.

Papoyan: Armenia sees broad cooperation prospects with  Iranian  business community
 Monday, August 18 2025,

ArmInfo. Armenia highly values its good-neighborly relations with Iran and sees great potential for cooperation at both state level and between business communities.

" I didn t say it, Xenophon said it": Yerevan to host Beer Festival
 Monday, August 18 2025,

ArmInfo. Yerevan will host the festival from August 22 to 24, which will "flow" along Zakyan Street.

Armenia increases exports of finished products to EU - minister 
 Monday, August 18 2025,

ArmInfo.  Armenian Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan reported positive results related to the export of finished products of Armenia to the EU countries.

Armenia`s brandy and winemaking industry in crisis - economist 
 Monday, August 18 2025,

ArmInfo. Unresolved logistical problems and the conflict with the Georgian authorities have had a negative impact on brandy production and winemaking, according to  economist Suren Parsyan.

Armenia, Iran discuss progress of infrastructure projects  - MTAI
 Friday, August 15 2025,

ArmInfo. Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of the Republic of Armenia Vardan Kostanyan discussed the progress of infrastructure  projects in Armenia  with a delegation led by Iran's Deputy Minister  of Oil, Ahmad Zeraatkar.

From August 11 to 15, 2025, Armenia`s interbank foreign exchange  market saw an increase in dollar transactions and a decrease in ruble  transactions
 Friday, August 15 2025,

ArmInfo.From August 11 to 15, 2025, in Armenia's interbank foreign exchange market, there was an increase in dollar transactions  and a decrease in ruble  transactions.  Euro transactions have not been conducted for almost  three months.

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