ArmInfo. One of the most alarming features of the Armenian government's Medium-Term  Expenditure Program for 2027-2029 is the overly optimistic nature of  the economic growth forecasts, according to an analytical study by  the Luys Foundation.

ArmInfo.  Hosting COP17 is an important opportunity for Armenia not only to organize a high-level international event but also to present the country's technological  and innovative potential to international partners. This was stated  by Gevorg Mantashyan, Deputy Minister of High-Tech Industry of  Armenia, during a meeting with Aram Meymaryan, Deputy Minister of  Environment of the Republic of Armenia.

ArmInfo. The Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development (EFSD) forecasts Armenia's GDP growth at 5.5% by the end of 2026. This is evidenced by the summer update of the EFSD's Regional Economic Review (RER), which updated its economic  development estimates for the region's countries for 2026-2028.

ArmInfo.  The U.S. Council for International Business (USCIB) will send a business delegation to Armenia to participate in COP17

ArmInfo.A working meeting and panel discussion was held in Tbilisi, initiated by the Embassy of Armenia in Georgia, focusing on opportunities to export  Armenian food products, agricultural goods, natural mineral water, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and other foodstuffs to Georgia. The event also aimed to expand bilateral trade and economic cooperation and foster closer business ties.

ArmInfo. The loss ratio for Compulsory Motor Third-Party Liability (CMTPL) insurance in the Armenian insurance market fell to 72.1% in the first half of 2026, down from 73.3% during the same period in 2025.

ArmInfo. Armenia considers Oman as an export market for agricultural products. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Economy, citing  the results of a meeting between Deputy Minister of Economy Armen Khojoyan and an Omani delegation, which included KV Group Director  Abdullah Wahidi, the company's Vice President Mohammed Al Balushi, and Armenia's Ambassador to Oman Hrachya Poladyan.

ArmInfo. Armenian Ambassador to France, Arman Khachatryan, met with Regis Froden, Director of International Products for the Carrefour retail chain, to  discuss the potential for importing and marketing Armenian products in the French market, specifically through the Carrefour network.

ArmInfo.The Armenian government will increase the amount of subsidies paid to compensate for losses from passenger transportation by South Caucasus Railway CJSC by 65.2 million drams, as stated in the justification for the draft government decision.

ArmInfo.Although Armenian fish farmers received permission to export fish and fish products to EU markets last year, the list of requirements for  producers was only officially approved today during a meeting of the Armenian government.

ArmInfo. The sale of the Teghut copper-molybdenum deposit in Armenia's Lori region, which VTB had announced was in the works back in the spring, has been completed. According to Vahe Davtyan, Doctor of Political Science and Senior Researcher in the Caucasus Studies Sector  at the Institute of  China and Contemporary Asia of the Russian Academy of  Sciences (IMEMO RAS), this is more than just a standard corporate transaction.

ArmInfo.  A data classification system will be created in Armenia.  This decision was made at a government meeting on July 16. The draft law was presented by Deputy  Minister of High-Tech Industry of Armenia Gevorg Mantashyan.

ArmInfo.  The Anti-Corruption Court of Armenia has granted the petition of the Prosecutor General's Office of Armenia to transfer Araratcement CJSC, owned by businessman  Gagik Tsarukyan, leader of the Prosperous Armenia Party, to the  management and custody of the Republic of Armenia as an interim  measure in the case of "confiscation of property of illegal origin."  This was reported by the press service of the Prosecutor General's  Office of Armenia.

ArmInfo.  The government will allocate an additional 1.035 billion drams to co-finance subvention programs in the country's regions. The corresponding decision was  made at a Cabinet meeting on July 16.

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ArmInfo.  Armenian Ambassador to Bulgaria Tsovinar Hambardzumyan met with Bulgarian Deputy Energy Minister Lyubomira Gancheva to discuss prospects for expanding bilateral cooperation in the energy sector and developing a strategic  partnership between the two countries.

ArmInfo.  Ambassador Narek Mkrtchyan met with Daniel Whitley, Administrator of the Foreign Agricultural Service at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

ArmInfo. Shirak Avia is launching several exotic destinations that will connect the Armenian capital with Bali, the Maldives, and Thailand.

ArmInfo. Within the framework of the MICE Excellence 2026 Awards, Armenia was recognized as a winner in the category "Best Foreign Destination for Business and Corporate Events."

ArmInfo. Ardshinbank continues to expand its digital services for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by relaunching its SME digital platform with enhanced features and an improved set of tools.