ArmInfo.In 2021, Armenia increased natural gas imports by 7.6% to 2,787,097.1 cubic meters. The customs value of imported natural gas increased in the same way  (by 7.6%), amounting to $459.8 million.

ArmInfo. In 2021, Armenia increased the export of polished diamonds by 32.2% (against 87.5% growth in 2020) - up to 573.4 thousand carats. And the customs value  increased by 45.4%, amounting to $103.6 million (against 24.7% growth  in 2020). This is evidenced by the data of the RA Customs Service.

ArmInfo. In 2021, Armenia exported 3,776.3 kg gold (including electroplating), which is 33.4% lower than a year ago. At the same time, the customs value decreased  by 47.7% to $133.8 million. This is evidenced by the data of the RA  Customs Service.

ArmInfo.The Central Bank of the Republic of Armenia did not instruct Armenian banks to refuse to open accounts for Russian citizens. This is stated in the CBA's response to  ArmInfo's request in connection with some concerns that some Armenian  banks refuse to open accounts for Russian citizens, referring to some  instruction from the Regulator.

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ArmInfo.The natural gas tariffs have been raised in Armenia from April 1, 2022, by AMD 4.7 per cubic meter - up to AMD 143.7.  

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ArmInfo.Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan received World Bank (WB) Regional Director for the South Caucasus Sebastian Molineus . Minister of Finance  Tigran Khachatryan and head of the WB Yerevan office Carolin Geginat  also attended the meeting,

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ArmInfo. During his visit to the United Arab Emirates, the Deputy Prime Minister of Armenia Hambardzum Matevosyan met with the Minister of Investment of the  Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Khairy Amr on March 30.

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ArmInfo.The Karen Demirchyan Sports and Concerts Complex  hosted the 3-rd International Exhibition of Defense Technologies "ArmHighTech-2022" , where Armenia presented its novelties in the military-industrial complex.  

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ArmInfo.A regular Cabinet meeting took place today, chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, the press service of the RA Government reports.

ArmInfo.On March 30, Ameriabank summed up the promotional draws “Live Armenian”, “Live with a Smile” and “Live Limitless” and announced the results.

ArmInfo.For the third year running, AraratBank has been awarded Partner of the Year 2021 in Armenia by Ria Money Transfer.

ArmInfo.Armenia's government approved on Thursday the proposal for signing a memorandum of understanding between the Governments of Armenia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on regulation if labor activities of Armenian  nationals in the UAE. 

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ArmInfo.From 23 April 2022 Transavia will start operating flights on the route Paris (Orly) -Yerevan- Paris (Orly). The frequency of flights will be twice a  week, every Wednesday and Saturday.

ArmInfo. Given the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, foreign direct investment (FDI) in Armenia’s pharma sector can play a catalytic role in stimulating the economy, contributing to a resilient and accessible health care system, reveals a new report produced by IFC in partnership with the UK’s Good Governance Fund. Attracting FDI will also help the country create jobs, improve market competitiveness, and boost exports.