ArmInfo. In Armenia, economic activity growth accelerated to 9.2% annually in January-December 2025 (from 8% in 2024). Meanwhile, foreign trade contracted at a double-digit rate, compared to strong growth a year ago. According to the final data from the RA Statistics Committee, the main growth drivers were the construction and services sectors, with slightly moderate contributions from the energy, agricultural, and industrial sectors.
ArmInfo. In Armenia, economic activity growth accelerated to 9.2% annually in January-December 2025 (from 8% in 2024). Meanwhile, foreign trade contracted at a double-digit rate, compared to strong growth a year ago. According to the final data from the RA Statistics Committee, the main growth drivers were the construction and services sectors, with slightly moderate contributions from the energy, agricultural, and industrial sectors.
ArmInfo. The net inflow of private transfers to Armenia in January-December 2025 increased by 8.6% (compared to a 9% decline in 2024), exceeding $1.6 billion. Moreover, non-commercial transfers also experienced a positive trend, shifting from a 35% decline to a 25% increase, reaching $714.1 million in absolute terms. The share of the latter in the total net inflow rose from 38% to 44% over the year (compared to 53% in 2023 and 67% in 2022), as reported by the Central Bank of the Republic of Armenia.
ArmInfo. Converse Bank has successfully completed the initial placement of Armleasing's debut dram-denominated bonds worth 1 billion drams in just one day, as noted in a statement issued by Converse Bank, the underwriter of the issue.