ArmInfo.  Davit Khudatyan, Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of the  Republic of Armenia, will attend an international conference in  London. The decision to send the minister was signed by Prime  Minister Nikol Pashinyan.

ArmInfo.The EIB Group (EIB and EIF) will provide a 30 million euro partial portfolio guarantee to Inecobank to boost access to finance for micro, small,  and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Armenia. This initiative is expected to support around 120 Armenian MSMEs and sustain 1,800 jobs. The project is supported by the European Commission under the  EU4Business Guarantee Facility.

ArmInfo.AMIO Bank has announced the issue of its next tranche of registered, non-convertible, coupon-bearing dram bonds in the amount of 2.5 billion drams, which will be placed through a public offering.

ArmInfo.  The Minister of Economy of the Republic of Armenia, Gevorg Papoyan, participated via videoconference in the 6th meeting of the EAEU Agro- Industrial  Policy Council in Minsk.

ArmInfo. The joint campaign of AraratBank and Arca "Transfer by Phone Number" has been concluded. Within the campaign, AraratMobile app users who transferred AMD 50,000 or more with ArcaPay between October 1 and October 31 were provided with a chance to become lucky winners of the campaign and enjoy numerous gifts.

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.