Pashinyan assures there will be no increase in liquefied gas prices 
 Thursday, January 15 2026,

ArmInfo.  Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan addressed drivers' concerns regarding the increase in liquefied gas prices during a government session on January 15.

Armenian premier on reasons for premiums to government officials
 Thursday, January 15 2026,

ArmInfo.  Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan attributed the payment of large bonuses in public administration primarily to the introduction of a new  performance-based salary system. He announced this during a briefing  on January 15, answering journalists' questions.

RA Central Bank identifies 72 unlicensed organizations offering  various financial services
 Thursday, January 15 2026,

ArmInfo. The Central Bank of Armenia has published a list of 72 unlicensed organizations publicly offering various financial services without a Central Bank license. This list  is available on the Central Bank of Armenia's website at:

Armenia presents solar energy management solutions at international  exhibition Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW 2026)
 Thursday, January 15 2026,

ArmInfo.  Armenia presented solar energy management solutions at the international exhibition Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW 2026).

Regional Director of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency holding  talks in Yerevan 
 Thursday, January 15 2026,

ArmInfo On January 14, Deputy Foreign Minister of Armenia Robert Abisoghomonyan received the delegation led by Carl Kress, the Regional Director of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency, which is on an official visit to Armenia.

 Wednesday, January 14 2026,

ArmInfo.

IBRC: Armenian businesses to gain access to export invoice insurance
 Wednesday, January 14 2026,

ArmInfo.  The International Business Relations Council (IBRC) has signed a  memorandum of cooperation with a European insurance company to assist  Armenian businesses in avoiding financial risks. IBRC CEO Mariam  Manukyan announced this in an interview with an ArmInfo correspondent  at the Council's a year end event for 2025.

RA Economy Minister: Armenia ranks 37th out of 101 countries in WB  ranking
 Wednesday, January 14 2026,

ArmInfo.  RA Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan has commented on the World Bank's B-READY 2025 report, according to which Armenia received an overall score of  66.7. This score is 6.6 points higher than the average score of the  101 countries included in the assessment.

The situation around Iran is pushing oil prices higher
 Wednesday, January 14 2026,

ArmInfo. Oil prices rose for the fifth consecutive session amid heightened geopolitical risks.

 Wednesday, January 14 2026,

ArmInfo.

Unforgettable Moments and a Profitable Offer at Myler. Idram&IDBank
 Wednesday, January 14 2026,

ArmInfo. Winter at Myler Mountain Resort is more than just a season — it’s a mood, energy, celebration, and emotions… lots of emotions!

Net flow of foreign investment into Armenian economy dropped to  negative $221 million by October 2025, but FDI saw significant gains
 Wednesday, January 14 2026,

ArmInfo.  The net flow of total foreign investment into the real sector of Armenia's economy decreased threefold in January-September 2025 compared to the same  period in 2024. It dropped from a positive $246 million (95.2 billion  drams) to a negative $221 million (84.5 billion drams).

Economy Ministry`s priority programs to be aligned with peace agenda  - Gevorg Papoyan
 Wednesday, January 14 2026,

ArmInfo. In 2026, all of the Ministry of Economy's priorities will be aligned with the  peace agenda, as stated by  Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan during  a working meeting to assess the past year's results and set program  priorities for the upcoming period.

 Wednesday, January 14 2026,

ArmInfo.

WB on major risks for ECA 
 Wednesday, January 14 2026,

ArmInfo. Geopolitical tensions remain a significant downside risk for ECA, with risk and uncertainty remaining elevated and exceeding pre-invasion levels. 

Armenia to remain EAEU member as long as it is compatible with its  desire to join EU - RA premier 
 Wednesday, January 14 2026,

ArmInfo.  Armenia desires to become a full member of the European Union and will remain in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) until compatibility issues arise.  Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated this on January 14 on  the sidelines of the 15th Security Forum "Armenia and the World at  the Crossroads of Risks and Opportunities."

Issue of competitive procedures in implementation of various programs  priority for the Armenian government - Deputy Minister
 Wednesday, January 14 2026,

ArmInfo. The Armenian government prioritizes competitive procedures for the implementation of various programs. This was stated by Deputy Finance Minister Avag  Avanesyan on January 14 at a meeting of the National Assembly  Committee on Economic Affairs, where he presented amendments to the  Law on Procurement and a package of related laws in the first  reading.

 Wednesday, January 14 2026,

ArmInfo.

The global economy will grow by 2.6% in 2026, according to the World Bank forecast
 Wednesday, January 14 2026,

ArmInfo.The World Bank (WB) expects global economic growth to reach 2.6% in 2026 and 2.7% in 2027, according to its December Global Economic Prospects report. In June 2025, the bank projected GDP growth of 2.4% in 2026 and 2.6% the following year.

AraratBank Takes the Lead in Brand PR Performance
 Wednesday, January 14 2026,

ArmInfo.AraratBank has emerged as the leader among Armenian banks in Brand PR coverage and publicity, achieving a 56.7% rating according to the 2025 annual results of Mediamax's "MaxMonitor" media monitoring, analysis and measurement platform.

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