ArmInfo.IDBank has expanded its card portfolio with the new Mastercard World card, created for those who value convenience not only in their everyday purchases but also while traveling.

ArmInfo.In Armenia, economic activity growth accelerated to 7.9% annually in the first half of 2026 (up from 6.3% in the same period of 2025). urthermore,  the industrial sector managed to recover from a downturn into  double-digit growth, re-establishing itself as one of the key drivers  of economic growth.

ArmInfo. As a result of problems arising in certain export markets, the risk of a decline in income in the Armenian economy has increased, as well as the formation of an excess supply of certain goods, which has a predominantly  deflationary impact, as noted in the Central Bank of Armenia's  justification for its decision to maintain the refinancing rate at  6.5% this time.

ArmInfo. In June 2026, the interest rate on retail AMD loans with a maturity of 1 to 5 years decreased by only 0.4 percentage points (pp) compared to December  2025. Daniel Azatyan, Chairman of the Union of Banks of Armenia,  announced this  during a press conference on August 4.

ArmInfo. In the first half of 2026, Armenia's banking system generated a net profit of AMD 214 billion, exceeding the figure from a year ago by AMD 13.6  billion, or 6.8%. Daniel Azatyan, Chairman of the Union of Banks of  Armenia,  announced this  during a press conference on August 4.

ArmInfo.    As of July 2026, mortgage loans accounted for 20.3% of the total loan portfolio of Armenia's banking system, amounting to approximately AMD 1.8  trillion. Growth in the first half of the year exceeded 7%, while on  an annualized basis it reached nearly 16%. Daniel Azatyan, Head of  the Union of Banks of Armenia (UBA),  made this statement during a  press conference on August 4, while presenting the results for the H1  2026.

ArmInfo. The Central Bank of Armenia maintains the refinancing rate at 6.5%. This decision was made on August 4 at the Central Bank of Armenia Board meeting,  according to which the rates on Lombard repos (8%) and on deposits  from banks (5%) were also maintained at the previous level.

ArmInfo. Ardshinbank, in partnership with Mastercard, is launching a cashback promotion for its cardholders.

ArmInfo. On July 30, Ameriabank held its latest Investor Day, this time dedicated to the  first half of the year in financial markets.  The event began with an  analysis of the S&P 500 stock index, which includes shares of 500 of  the world's largest companies, including Apple, Nvidia, Google,  Amazon, and others.

ArmInfo. Thousands of ideas and numerous participants - all in one place. This year, Seaside Startup Summit once again brought together startup founders, seeking innovative solutions, and representatives of well-established major businesses.      Mentors from Idram and IDBank joined early-stage founders to support them through their growth journey, answer vital questions, and identify innovative solutions for startup scaling.

ArmInfo. The State Revenue Committee (SRC) has presented data on the utilization of quotas for the duty-free import of electric vehicles.

ArmInfo. Tax incentives should be viewed not merely as tax "concessions," but rather as state programs with clear objectives and measurable outcomes, as stated by Tigran Jrbashyan, Head of  Management Advisory Service at the Ameria Group of Companies, in a post on his Facebook page.

ArmInfo.  Wildberries has received dozens of offers to lease logistics facilities within   Russia and abroad, with some agreements already signed. Wildberries  CEO Tatiana Kim told reporters, as reported by RIA Novosti.

ArmInfo. Exports of Armenian agricultural products to Georgia continue to expand. This was reported by the press service of the Armenian Embassy in Georgia.

ArmInfo.During the summer, fraudsters shift their focus. While adults are busy with work, children spend more time online and playing video games.

ArmInfo. As in the previous year and the year before, not a single kilogram of tomatoes will remain in Armenia's fields. Armenian Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan assured journalists of this.

ArmInfo. Recent reports circulating in Armenian and Russian media regarding a sharp surge in demand for Yerevan apartments by Russian citizens—allegedly driving up rental prices—are speculative and inaccurate, according to real  estate expert Rustam Grigoryan.

ArmInfo Armenia has significant potential in high technology and artificial intelligence and can take a significant place on the global technology map. This  was stated by Indian Ambassador to Armenia Nilakshi Saha Sinha, who  is concluding her mission in Armenia, during a meeting with Armenian  Deputy Minister of High-Tech Industry Gevorg Mantashyan.

ArmInfo. July 30, Yerevan - Moody's Ratings has affirmed Converse Bank's long-term deposit ratings at Ba3 and changed the outlook to positive from stable. At the same time, the agency affirmed all of the Bank's ratings, including its ba3 Baseline Credit Assessment (BCA) and Adjusted BCA.

ArmInfoThe Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) is classified as a regulated integration association, granting member states the right to impose temporary  restrictions if they are justified by issues of energy, food, or  other economic security.