ArmInfo.In the consumer market of Armenia, annual inflation in September amounted to 0.6%, with a  deflation of 1.1% for the first nine months of 2024. Comparatively, a year ago, during the same periods, annual inflation was  recorded at 0.1% and nine-month deflation at 2.3%. This is evidenced by the data  of the Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia for January- July 2024.

ArmInfo. Within the framework of the World Conference on Information Technology (WCIT2024) and the  DigiTec technology exhibition, Rodrigo Messi, the brother of the legendary Argentine footballer Lionel Messi, and his management director will visit Armenia.

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ArmInfo. Interest in the profession of engineers in the field of nuclear energy has been renewed in Armenia. Thus, in comparison with the situation three years ago, when at most 6 people were admitted to the Department of Nuclear Energy of the National Polytechnic University, today we are talking about 13 students. This  was stated by the Deputy Director of the Institute of Power Engineering and Electrical Engineering of the National Polytechnic University, former head of the Nuclear Energy Department of the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources of the Republic of Armenia, Professor Aram Gevorgyan. 

ArmInfo. Armenia has improved its position in the Global Innovation Index, taking 63rd place, thus  moving up 9 notches compared to last year. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Economy, citing a report by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

ArmInfo.Ameriabank has launched a new campaign jointly with Mastercard payment system. Clients who order a new Mastercard from Ameriabank and make payments on international online platforms by December 31, inclusive, will receive 1% cashback (maximum AMD 10.000 monthly). This offer applies to purchases for airline tickets, hotel bookings, and subscriptions as well as on websites like Sephora.com, Shein.com, Taobao.com, Ikea.com, Amazon.com, Ipsy.com, Iherb.com, Pinduoduo.com, and more.

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ArmInfo.In July 2024, import prices in Armenia's foreign trade increased by 12.1% annually, while  export prices only grew by 7.3%. The previous year, import prices had decreased by 13.5%, while export prices, on the contrary, had showed a higher growth rate of 14.2%.

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ArmInfo. According to taxpayers' settlement documents, including cash register receipts,  532.5 million transactions worth 9 trillion 782.7 billion drams were carried out in Armenia in January-September 2024. This was reported by the State Revenue Committee. 

ArmInfo.The Asian Development Bank (ADB), having revised its April forecast figures for Armenia's macroeconomy, recently raised its GDP forecast for 2024 from 5.7% to 6% and at the same time sharply reduced its forecast for average annual inflation from 3% to 0.8%. ArmInfo's economic observer asked Grigor Gyurjyan,  senior economist at the ADB's Armenian mission, for clarification on the reasons for adjusting the figures in the latest issue of the Asian Development Outlook. 

ArmInfo.A delegation led by the head of the Investigation and Operational Intelligence Department  of the State Revenue Committee of the Republic of Armenia Vahan Charkhifalakyan took part in the 23rd meeting of the Coordination Council of the Heads of Financial Control Bodies of the CIS Member States in Almaty.

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ArmInfo. The Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) is consistently developing dialogue with third countries to establish a network of trade agreements and expand the scope of interaction. This was stated to journalists by the Chairman of the EEC Bakhytjan Sagintayev during a briefing following an extended meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council.

ArmInfo.In Armenia, the uncontrolled cashing of cryptocurrency in large volumes creates serious problems and  stimulates crime, while the Central Bank's policy for regulating the cryptocurrency market is not known. On October 1, one of the MPs posed this question to Levon Sahakyan, a member of the Central Bank  Council who was re-elected to this position.

ArmInfo.The construction of Armenia's first regional landfill that meets European Union (EU) standards will soon be completed in Hrazdan.

ArmInfo. With a trade potential of $80 billion with the EAEU countries, significant oil and gas reserves, transit advantages, opportunities in technology, engineering, and human resources, Iran is ready to play a more  significant role in the EAEU. This was stated by Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref during his speech at a meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council.

ArmInfo.During the first 6 months, the GDP of the EAEU increased by 4.5%. This growth was primarily attributed to existing intra-union factors, high levels of investment activity and strong consumer demand. Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin stated this at a meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council.

ArmInfo.Today, there are plans to sign a joint action plan between the Eurasian Economic  Commission (EEC) and the Republic of Uzbekistan for 2024-2026. It aims to enhance commerce and foster economic cooperation. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan made this announcement during an  extended meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council, currently being held in Yerevan.