economy of Armenia

Armenia reacts to global gold price surge: producers and sellers respond

Armenia

June 27, 2025

Solutions found by producers and sellers, and expert opinion

Armenia to support employers who hire people in need

Armenia

June 19, 2025

The government is launching a new employment programme. However, it is a pilot project and will initially be implemented only in two regions — Kotayk and Syunik

Armenia aims to become tech hub of South Caucasus with new AI data factory

Armenia

June 12, 2025

According to cybersecurity expert Samvel Martirosyan, if the $500 million project is successfully implemented, Armenia could become a prominent player in the tech sector

Pashinyan says people in Armenia live better than in 2018 – they disagree

Armenia

June 04, 2025

The Prime Minister claimed that the average salary has increased by 75% since April 2018

Textile production in Armenia: once powerhouse, now developing

Armenia

May 02, 2025

The government has declared the textile industry a strategic export sector, yet so far only large companies have managed to export their products.

Sales of books by Armenian authors are growing — who is helping and how?

Armenia

April 25, 2025

Authors, publishers, and bookstores are announcing new book releases through their social media pages. Special attention is now also being given to design and presentation.

'Modernisation is essential for progress': Economist’s proposals to Armenian authorities

Armenia

April 01, 2025

Armen Ktoyan analyses trade turnover figures and the factors influencing the country’s economy, offering a forecast of what to expect in the near future.

Yerevan's transport reform: What's changing and why it’s stirring discontent

Armenia

January 18, 2025

In Armenia's capital, old "marshrutkas" have been replaced with new buses, and a unified ticketing system is being introduced for all types of transport. The city administration plans to continue the reforms.

Economy minister: 'Armenia won’t swap EAEU for another bloc, it seeks independence'

Armenia-Russia

January 13, 2025

The government seeks new economic partners outside Russian-led blocs, but economists warn of major challenges if Armenia exits the EAEU.

Opinion: 'EU expects assurances from Armenia that Georgia failed to provide'

Armenia-EU

January 07, 2025

EU demands assurances from Armenia: Political analyst Hovsep Khurshudyan discusses Armenia's Eurointegration and Armenian-Russian relations

Rise of electric cars in Armenia: What’s driving their popularity?

Armenia

January 06, 2025

Car sales companies have noted a growing interest in electric vehicles and are confident that sales will continue to rise in the near future.

Armenia in 2024: Choosing between Europe and Russia, skepticism, and fight for future

Armenia

December 31, 2024

Key events of the past year and local analysts' contrasting predictions for the year ahead.

'Increase in employment and competitive workforce': strategic program in Armenia

Armenia

December 27, 2024

The government has developed a plan to increase the number of working women, youth aged 18-29, and regional residents, as well as to engage citizens receiving family and social benefits in the labor market.

Advertising market in Armenia: Phase of stabilization after shock and drastic changes

Armenia

December 27, 2024

Although the changes were difficult, experts believe they were necessary. They argue that it's only natural for advertisers to stop paying for a product that doesn't deliver the desired results.

Proposal to shorten Armenia’s workday by an hour is flawed: economist’s opinion

Armenia

December 23, 2024

Economist Agasi Tavadyan says the project’s authors did not assess how this step will impact the economy, productivity, or national profitability.

Armenian government to assist 'high-risk borrowers' in paying off loans

Armenia

December 12, 2024

This refers to individuals who have consistently missed payments over the past 3 years, whose debt does not exceed $2,500, and who are officially employed by an organisation.

Generation AI: Armenia’s experimental education project

Armenia

November 22, 2024

"Global demand for AI specialists will only continue to grow. It is crucial to train large number of highly qualified professionals to position Armenia effectively," experts say.

Armenia's exports to UAE increased, to Russia decreased: reasons explained

Armenia

October 18, 2024

Economist Armen Ktoyan explains that the 50% increase in exports to the UAE is due to the shipment of precious stones and metals to the country

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