ArmInfo.  In Armenia, the industrial price index in January-October 2025 was 103.3% (compared to 103.1% in the same period in 2024). This slight change in the  indicator is occurring alongside  a decline in the annual dynamics of  the industrial sector, shifting from double-digit 11.7% growth to a  3% decline, with a volume of  2.4 trillion drams ($6.2 billion), as  evidenced by preliminary data from the RA Statistics Committee.  According to statistics, the industrial price index also increased to  105.2% in October 2025 compared to October 2024 (up from 104.9% the  previous year).  During this period, the industrial sector showed  double-digit growth of 17.9%, while the previous year's growth rate  was relatively moderate at 5.3%.

ArmInfo.  Short-term political dividends could jeopardize long-term economic development. Haykaz Fanyan, head of the ACSES Analytical Center, shared his  assessment, touching on the Armenian government's intentions  regarding the Electric Networks of Armenia CJSC.

ArmInfo.  In Armenia, economic activity in January- October 2025 increased by 8.1%  year-on-year (the same as in the same period of 2024). However, this  growth was accompanied by a deterioration in foreign trade dynamics,  shifting from significant growth to a notable decrease. According to  preliminary data from the RA Statistics Committee, the industrial  sector, which was a key driver of growth a year earlier, is now  experiencing a decline. According to statistics, this economic  activity in January-October 2025 was primarily driven by an  acceleration in annual growth in the services sector - from 5.8% to  10.8% - and a more significant increase in the construction sector -  from 15.5% to 20.6%. There was also a slight acceleration in the  energy sector, from 2.8% to 4.2%.  Additionally, the annual dynamics  of the industrial sector worsened, from 11.7% growth to a 3% decline,  and growth in the trade sector slowed significantly, from 18.8% to  3.2%. The statistical report for this period does not include data on  the agricultural sector.

ArmInfo. The Armenian Ministry of Economy announces the start of accepting applications for the construction or reconstruction of "smart" livestock farms and  their technological support.

ArmInfo.  IDBank has made a significant contribution to the transformative changes in Armenia’s banking system in recent years. As one of the leaders in digital banking, the bank’s development is strongly driven by strategic cooperation with digital payment systems and fintech companies. As a core value, the bank offers its nearly 750,000 customers a multifunctional and unified digital banking and payment platform. Through this platform, customers can carry out operations that help build an ecosystem designed to enhance the customer experience, regardless of location, time, or circumstances.

ArmInfo.  Armenia continues to implement a program to support agricultural machinery leasing.

ArmInfo.  The State Revenue Committee of the Republic of Armenia held an online meeting of the Working Group on Customs Issues of the Organization of the Black Sea  Economic Cooperation (BSEC), whose chairmanship has been transferred  to the State Revenue Committee of the Republic of Armenia for the  next two years.

ArmInfo.GRAWE Group (Austria) and C-Quadrat Investment Group (Austria) announced their intention to acquire 100% of LIGA Insurance Company, marking a milestone for the Armenian insurance market. The planned transaction represents the first entry of a renowned European insurance group into Armenia, underscoring the growing attractiveness of the country’s financial sector for international investors.

ArmInfo. As of October 1, 2025, the Armenian plastic market contained over 4.7 million cards, with an annual growth rate of 15%. Moreover, the number of  microprocessing cards with NFC chips has almost doubled in three years, including a 26% year-on-year increase, reaching 3.9 million,  or 83% of the total number of cards, according to data from the Central Bank of Armenia.

ArmInfo.Armenian Deputy Minister of Economy Edgar Zakaryan participated in the Kimberley Process  Plenary Ministerial meeting in Dubai, UAE, from  November 17 to 21.

ArmInfo. Armenian Minister of High-Tech Industry Mkhitar Hayrapetyan met with the heads of American multinational semiconductor companies operating in  Armenia.

ArmInfo.  Monitoring conducted by the Central Bank of Armenia has uncovered fraudulent activities by unlicensed companies operating under the names DaoBit,  Orbis (Orbis Exchange), and GKGD. According to the Central Bank of Armenia, these  companies are making public offers for attraction of money promising  high returns, without having the right to conduct such transactions.

ArmInfo.  The Tourism Committee of the Armenian Ministry of Economy, along with several industry companies, is attending the Qatar Travel Mart international  tourism exhibition in Doha from November 24 to 26.

ArmInfo.  Armenia plans to join the agreement on permissible weights, axle loads, and  dimensions of vehicles when driving on the highways of the EAEU  states included in the Eurasian Transport Corridors. The National  Assembly of the Republic of Armenia's Committee on Eurasian and  Regional Integration approved the draft agreement submitted by the RA  government during its session on November 24. 

ArmInfo.  Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan announced in his  FAcebook post  that the country had a  record number of jobs in October of this year. 

ArmInfo. The problem of underfulfillment of both current and capital expenditures remains pressing. Armenian Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan stated this on  November 24 at a meeting of the parliamentary committee on financial,  budgetary, and credit issues, presenting a report on the state budget  execution for the first nine months of this year.

ArmInfo. The problem of underfulfillment of both current and capital expenditures remains pressing. Armenian Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan stated this on  November 24 at a meeting of the parliamentary committee on financial,  budgetary, and credit issues, presenting a report on the state budget  execution for the first nine months of this year.

ArmInfo.  Since 2020, Armenia has ranked 4th in the world for per capita GDP growth.  Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan wrote this on his Facebook  page, citing data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

ArmInfo.  Armenian Minister of Economy Gevork Papoyan and Russian Ambassador  Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Armenia Sergey  Kopyrkin  discussed the  cooperation in  agriculture and ensuring  organization of uninterrupted agricultural exports.

ArmInfo. From November 17 to 21, 2025, both dollar and ruble transactions began to decline in the Armenian interbank foreign exchange market. Euro transactions have been on hold for over six months. Specifically, the trend in dollar transactions shifted from a 47% increase to a 5% decline, and  ruble transactions shifted from a 65% increase to a 36% decline.