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.  At its meeting on August 5, the Public Services Regulatory Commission (PSRC) of the Republic of Armenia extended the thermal power generation license of  Hrazdan-5 CJSC, issued to Gazprom Armenia CJSC.

ArmInfo.Taxing dividends of commercial bank shareholders carries distinct risks, as banks established in Armenia may consider re-registering their  organizations abroad. Daniel Azatyan, Chairman of the Union of Banks  of Armenia, expressed this opinion at a press conference on August 4.

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 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. Employees of the RA State Revenue Committee have uncovered approximately 1.3 billion drams in shadow turnover at retail gasoline and diesel fuel  sales points, according to an official statement released by the  agency. 

ArmInfo.  A government personnel bank is being formed in Armenia. RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced this on his Facebook page.

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. 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. Armenia's gross international reserves (GIR) surged by 45.7% year-on-year, or by  $1.852 billion, reaching a historic high of $5.899 billion by July  2026, according to data released by the Central Bank of the Republic  of Armenia. By comparison, growth during the same period in 2025 was  a more modest 20.7% (or $693.2 million), bringing reserves to $4.047  billion.

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. 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. 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.

ArmInfo.The Central Bank of Armenia has decided to increase the countercyclical capital buffer (CCB) from the current 1.75% to 2% of risk-weighted assets, which will take effect on February 1, 2027.

ArmInfo.  Armenia's State Revenue Committee (SRC) has uncovered a major tax evasion scheme involving a hotel and restaurant complex operating in the resort town  of Tsaghkadzor, which allegedly failed to pay approximately 78.4  million drams in taxes.

ArmInfo. Russia will have the right to demand compensation from Armenia if it unilaterally revises its obligations under the South Caucasus Railway (SCR).

ArmInfo. Armenia Stock Exchange has been awarded the prestigious “25 Years of Excellence – Capital Market Development Armenia 2026” award at the Global Banking & Finance Review Awards 2026, receiving international recognition for its 25-year contribution to the establishment and development of Armenia’s capital market.

ArmInfo. The issue of the  railway concession was not discussed with the Russian President, but  our position remains the same: it is our property, and the Republic  of Armenia should be able to use it deems appropriate. Armenian Prime  Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated this during a press-briefing on July  30.