ArmInfo.The deficit of the state budget of Armenia for 2025 should not exceed the volume of  capital expenditures. This was stated by the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Armenia Vahe Hovhannisyan on October 28 during the discussions on the draft state budget of the country for 2025.

ArmInfo. One of the main tasks of the Armenian government in 2025 will be to strengthen resilience and increase economic potential. This was stated by RA Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan on October 28 during the  discussions in the commissions of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia on the draft state budget for 2025. 

ArmInfo. The state budget of Armenia is a large family pocket of every citizen of the country.  This was stated by Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan at the hearings on the draft state budget of the Republic of Armenia in the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia on  October 28.

ArmInfo. As a result of numerous different discussions and working negotiations, it seems that there is a consensus on the format of the implementation of the stages of the universal health insurance system. 

ArmInfo. The signing of a free trade agreement with Iran will significantly increase the competitiveness of goods from the EAEU countries on the Iranian market, increase export volumes to Iran, satisfy trade turnover, and  allow saving $380 million annually due to exemption from customs  duties. 

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ArmInfo.As a leader in Armenia's mortgage lending market, Ameriabank is represented by a separate pavilion at the specialized exhibition for the real estate and construction sector, Toon EXPO.

ArmInfo. In Armenia, economic activity growth slowed down to 8.7% per annum in January-September 2024 (from 9.7% in the same period of 2023). Unlike last year, the industrial sector has become one of the growth drivers. According to preliminary data from the RA Statistical Committee, this is  accompanied by continued high growth rates of exports and imports.   Despite the fact that the preliminary statistical report does not  provide more detailed information, it is evident that the high growth  in industrial production no longer coming from the jewelry industry.  It previously showed several-fold growth, but now is experiencing a  double-digit decline, as seen in the data from previous months. 

ArmInfo.In Armenia, the industrial price index increased in January-September 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, reaching 102.9% from  last year's 101.3%.  

ArmInfo.A few days ago, the course phase of IDBank's IDream educational program has started. In 2024, IDBank reflects on the successful outcomes of the IDream programs, which welcomed 37 new students who completed their training and joined the Bank's team.

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ArmInfo.The launch of the initiative group of the Armenian Agroforestry Association was announced in Armenia, which will allow for the effective development of a new area for our country - agroforestry. 

ArmInfo.The conclusion of the agreement on the donation of 12.5% of shares out of 100% of the shares of the Lydian Armenia company is postponed until December 30 of this year. The decision on this was made at a meeting of the RA government on October 24.

ArmInfo.The U.S. Development International Finance Corporation (DFC) today announced a commitment for a $50 million loan to ACBA Bank aimed at expanding financing for small businesses in Armenia, fostering economic growth and empowering entrepreneurship. According to the US Embassy in  Armenia, the Bank will direct at least 50% of the DFC funds to  finance women-owned and women-led businesses, aiming to create more  inclusive economic opportunities.

ArmInfo. Deputy Prime Minister of Armenia Mher Grigoryan received a delegation of the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) headed by Ms Nisha Biswal, DFC's Deputy Chief Executive Officer.

ArmInfo.High-tech sector in Armenia will receive state support. The RA government approved amendments to the law "On state support to high-tech sector" and the RA Tax Code at the meeting on October 24.

ArmInfo. The application of state duty on gold export was intended, on the one hand, to address process control issues, and also to increase the revenue for the country's state budget. This was  stated by Gevork Papoyan, RA Minister of Economy, on October 23 during the government session in  the National Assembly of Armenia, in response to a question from  Tadevos Avetisyan, a deputy from the opposition faction "Armenia". 

ArmInfo.Lonely Planet, one of the world's leading tourism media, has included Armenia in the list of the best tourist destinations in their "Best in Travel 2025" publication.  

ArmInfo.The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will lend $236 million to Armenia to finance the construction of the southern section of the Sisian-Kajaran road of the North-South transport corridor.  Discussions are currently taking place in the Armenian parliament  regarding the agreement with the Bank that has been submitted for  ratification.