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IFC Helps Armenia Simplify Construction Permit Procedures, Saving Companies Time and Money
  • Economy
  • 2011-03-28 18:18:16

Yerevan, Armenia, March 28, 2011—IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, helped the Armenian government reduce the number of procedures required for companies to obtain a construction permit,

RoA Ministry of Economy and Donor Community Discussed This Year’s Priorities
  • Economy
  • 2011-03-28 16:39:44

Yerevan, 28 March 2011 – Today, the first donor coordination meeting in 2011 took place, co-chaired by the RoA Ministry of Economy and the UN Office in Armenia. The

President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan visited the new hotel complex being built in the capital
  • Economy
  • 2011-03-27 23:47:11

On 27 March President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan visited the new hotel complex being built in the capital and inspected on site the carried out activities. The Head

Bako Sahakyan received executive director of the Yerevan Brandy Company Ara Grigoryan
  • Economy
  • 2011-03-25 18:05:16

On 25 March President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received executive director of the Yerevan Brandy Company Ara Grigoryan. Issues related to the activities carried out by the company

IFC Helps Armenia Launch One-Stop-Shop to Ease Business Entry and Spur Economy
  • Economy
  • 2011-03-25 15:49:12

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, helped the Armenian government launch the first One Stop Shop for business registration, which will ease business entry, reduce administrative burden

Company GPM GOLD Continues to Implement Programs of Technical Reequipment
  • Economy
  • 2011-03-25 13:17:26

Company GeoProMining Gold proceeded to the next phase of the program on technical re-equipment. Under the program, at the beginning of this year, the Company acquired five Belaz dump-trucks of

European Commission to create fund for assisting reforms in Armenia
  • Economy
  • 2011-03-16 14:25:48

“We welcome Armenia’s efforts aimed at making trade more fervent, as well as strengthening the structural and administrative capacities,” announced President of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso during

ILO DIRECTOR-GENERAL EXPRESSES SUPPORT FOR REFORM AND CHANGE IN EGYPT
  • Economy
  • 2011-03-15 13:41:58

CAIRO (ILO News) – Mr. Juan Somavia, the Director-General of the International Labour Organization (ILO), concluding an official visit to Egypt, expressed ILO support for the establishment of freedom

IFC Trade Expo to Help Armenia’s Businesses Improve Energy Efficiency, Spurring Growth
  • Economy
  • 2011-03-10 13:51:39

Yerevan, Armenia, March 10, 2011—A new trade fair by IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, showcases products and services to help Armenian businesses reduce their energy consumption

IFC Helps Armenia Businesses Reduce Energy Consumption and Improve Efficiency
  • Economy
  • 2011-03-04 21:09:12

A new trade fair by IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, will showcase products and services to help Armenian businesses reduce their energy consumption and thereby improve

NASDAQ OMX ARMENIA Announces Winners of “Let’s Develop Armenian Capital Market” Student Essay Contest
  • Economy
  • 2011-03-02 18:09:16

YEREVAN, Mar 2, 2011 – On March 1, 2011, NASDAQ OMX Armenia at a special ceremony announced winners of “Let’s Develop Armenian Capital Market” student essay contest. Armen Melikyan, NASDAQ

NASDAQ OMX ARMENIA Announces Best Exchange Members of 2010
  • Economy
  • 2011-03-02 15:50:57

YEREVAN, Mar 2, 2011 – On March 1, 2011, NASDAQ OMX Armenia, part of the NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. at a special ceremony announced winners of the Best Member

VivaCell-MTS will provide AMD 22 million to “Hayastan” All Armenian Fund
  • Economy
  • 2011-03-02 14:08:11

March 2, 2011, Yerevan, Armenia – VivaCell-MTS, a subsidiary of “Mobile TeleSystems” OJSC, informs that today the Company General Manager Ralph Yirikian, the Director of the Executive Board of

Official visit to Synopsys Armenia
  • Economy
  • 2011-02-25 17:36:13

On February 25, 2011 Samvel Nikoyan, Deputy Chairman of the National Assembly and Board President of the State Engineering University of Armenia (SEUA), Armen Ashotyan, Minister of Education and

Bako Sahakyan received academician of the Russian Academy Abel Aghanbekyan
  • Economy
  • 2011-02-21 18:52:00

On 21 February President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, chairman of the scientific council of the Higher School of Corporate

ENERGY EFFICIENCY EXPO
  • Economy
  • 2011-02-21 15:52:41

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, invites you to participate in Energy Efficiency Expo, a new trade fair showcasing products and services to help businesses reduce their

Latin America leads the world in business optimism says Grant Thornton survey
  • Economy
  • 2011-02-11 14:37:36

Confidence levels over economic performance are higher in Latin America than any other part of the world as the region leads the way on business optimism into the New

Bako Sahakyan received founder of the “Masis Tobacco” company
  • Economy
  • 2011-02-09 19:04:00

On 9 February President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received founder of the “Masis Tobacco” company Michael Vardanyan. Issues related to growing and drying tobacco plants in Artsakh were

President of the Artsakh underlining the necessity of maintaining the price of bread
  • Economy
  • 2011-02-08 21:56:27

On 8 February President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation dedicated to the issues of the rise in prices in the republic The Head of the

Bako Sahakyan received a group of entrepreneurs arrived from Slovakia, Austria and the Czech Republic
  • Economy
  • 2011-02-03 18:02:00

On 3 February President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received a group of entrepreneurs arrived from Slovakia, Austria and the Czech Republic. Issues related to realizing different programs in

NASDAQ OMX ARMENIA Announces Results of 2010
  • Economy
  • 2011-02-01 17:17:04

YEREVAN, Feb 1, 2011 – One of the main achievements in 2010 was introduction of credit resources market in April, with launch of which the Exchange started servicing another

IFAD encourages farm produce processing
  • Economy
  • 2011-02-01 00:05:01

An interview with Tigran Khanikian, Director of the Fund for Rural Economic Development in Armenia (FREDA) Question: Tell us about your fund, please. Answer: FREDA was established under a

Bako Sahakyan held a working consultation with heads of regional administrations of the republic
  • Economy
  • 2011-01-25 17:12:00

On 25 January President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan held a working consultation with heads of regional administrations of the republic. The heads of the regional administrations reported

About 8000 foreign citizens visited the NKR in 2010
  • Economy
  • 2011-01-24 18:40:00

According to the data of the Consular Service of the NKR Ministry of Foreign Affairs, about 8000 foreign citizens visited the NKR in 2010, which has increased the index

Fund for Rural Economic Development in Armenia (FREDA)
  • Economy
  • 2011-01-11 19:58:00

Board of Trustees meets The Board of Trustees of the Fund for Rural Economic Development in Armenia (FREDA) met on January 11 in the Office of Government. The sitting was chaired

Armenia may become olive exporter: Report
  • Economy
  • 2011-01-06 01:13:52

A bumper crop of olives was harvested in Armenia for the first time in the past 50 years. The Mir Interstate Television and Radio Company reported that the

Bako Sahakyan visited the village of Drmbon
  • Economy
  • 2010-12-27 17:26:00

On 26 December President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan visited the village of Drmbon in the Martakert region where he met the staff of the “Base Metals” closed

VivaCell-MTS launches the first in Armenia 4G/Long Term Evolution commercial test network with a live demo conducted in Yerevan using LTE modem
  • Economy
  • 2010-12-20 18:58:49

December 20.2010. Yerevan - VivaCell-MTS, the subsidiary of Mobile TeleSystems OJSC, announces the first in Armenia pilot commercial test launch of 4G LTE network. The launch of the Long-term

President of the Artsakh Republic received minister of energy and natural resources of the Republic of Armenia and director-general of the “Hayrusgazard” company
  • Economy
  • 2010-12-11 20:54:15

STEPANAKERT, DECEMBER 11, NOYAN TAPAN. On 11 December President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received minister of energy and natural resources of the Republic of Armenia

President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan visited the Martakert region

  • Economy
  • 2010-12-11 20:44:03

STEPANAKERT, DECEMBER 11, NOYAN TAPAN. On 11 December President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan visited the Martakert region of the republic. Partaking at a solemn ceremony of

Bako Sahakyan: The “Karabagh Telecom” had an important role in realizing different programs in Artsakh
  • Economy
  • 2010-12-11 19:27:00

STEPANAKERT, DECEMBER 11, NOYAN TAPAN. On 11 December President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received director-general of the «Karabagh-Telecom» closed joint stock company Ralph Yirikian. Issues related

Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation dedicated to the activities carried out in the agricultural sphere
  • Economy
  • 2010-12-09 14:04:00

On 9 December President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation dedicated to the activities carried out in the agricultural sphere. Minister of agriculture Armo Tsatouryan informed

Bako Sahakyan met the delegation of the General Department of Civil Aviation under the Armenian
  • Economy
  • 2010-12-08 18:32:00

On 7 December President Bako Sahakyan met the delegation of the General Department of Civil Aviation under the Armenian Cabinet of Ministers led by head of the structure Artyom

Artsakh arouses more and more interest among tourists
  • Economy
  • 2010-12-02 14:48:00

According to the data of the Consular Service of the NKR Ministry of Foreign Affairs, during the past nine months of 2010 more than 7000 foreign citizens visited the

HSBC Bank Armenia increased the size of its corporate loan book by AMD24.5Bn in the first 9 months of this year.
  • Economy
  • 2010-11-18 23:43:21

This represented a 66% increase in the size of the commercial loan book, to AMD61.6Bn as at 30 September 2010. This was the highest growth in commercial lending recorded by

US-Armenia Joint Economic Taskforce
  • Economy
  • 2010-11-15 17:29:32

Daniel N. Rosenblum, Coordinator for Assistance to Europe and Eurasia, traveled to Armenia to lead the U.S. delegation at today’s meeting of the U.S.-Armenia Joint Economic Task Force (USATF).

Bako Sahakyan received delegation of the Armenian State Revenue Committee
  • Economy
  • 2010-11-11 17:34:00

On 11 November President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received delegation of the Armenian State Revenue Committee led by head of the structure Gagik Khachatryan. Issues related to cooperation

Special recognition plaque from the State Department unveiled at Synopsys Armenia
  • Economy
  • 2010-11-10 14:44:44

Synopsys in Armenia among Twelve Finalists to Receive U.S. Secretary of State’s 2010 Award for Corporate Excellence (ACE) YEREVAN, Armenia, November 10, 2010 - Synopsys, Inc., a world leader in software

Bako Sahakyan noted the importance of the Kashatagh region
  • Economy
  • 2010-11-06 19:29:09

STEPANAKERT, NOVEMBER 6, NOYAN TAPAN. On 6 November President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation dedicated to summing up the results of the

Bako Sahakyan received head of the state property management department under the Armenian
  • Economy
  • 2010-11-05 19:48:00

On 5 November President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received head of the state property management department under the Armenian Cabinet of Ministers Karine Kirakosyan. Issues related to realizing

IFC to Help Anelik Bank Increase SME Lending through Improved Risk Management
  • Economy
  • 2010-11-03 16:36:59

Yerevan, Armenia, November 2, 2010—IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, will help Armenia’s Anelik Bank improve its risk-management practices and increase lending to smaller businesses. This initiative

Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation with the participation of the heads of regional administrations
  • Economy
  • 2010-11-02 18:46:00

On 2 November President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation with the participation of the heads of regional administrations. Issues related to the socioeconomic situation

Synopsys Week in Armenia is off to a Successful Start in Yerevan
  • Economy
  • 2010-10-29 14:31:12

YEREVAN, Armenia, October 28 - Synopsys Week Celebrates Joint Achievements of Business, Academia and Government that Support the Development of the High-Tech Industry in Armenia and the Region. Synopsys, Inc.

LABOR PARTY RELATES FUEL PRICE RISE WITH BUSINESS INTERESTS OF SAAKASHVILI-ALIYEV
  • Economy
  • 2010-10-21 20:20:33

TBILISI, OCTOBER 21, NOYAN TAPAN. According to political secretary of Labor party Giorgi Gugava, a catastrophic fuel price rise in Georgia is preconditioned by business interests

Grant Thornton Amyot to conduct the audit of Central Bank of Armenia
  • Economy
  • 2010-10-14 14:14:00

Grant Thornton Amyot LLC will carry out the audit of financial statements of the year 2010 of the Central Bank of Republic of Armenia. Proposals for audit services of

GEORGIA EXPORTED 7.3 TONS OF WINE IN JANUARY-AUGUST 2010
  • Economy
  • 2010-10-13 12:30:35

TBILISI, OCTOBER 13, NOYAN TAPAN. In January-August 2010, Georgia exported 7.329 tons of wine for the total amount of $23.143.400 to 37 countries. The Ministry of Economics and

Bako Sahakyan convoked a consultation dedicated to the issues the spheres of agriculture and environmental protection face
  • Economy
  • 2010-10-06 20:48:00

On 6 October President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan convoked a consultation dedicated to the issues the spheres of agriculture and environmental protection face. Minister of agriculture Armo Tsatouryan,

VivaCell-MTS General Manager lectured before members of IT Winners Club
  • Economy
  • 2010-10-01 20:20:59

30 students – IT award winners from different higher educational institutions attended the lecture “VivaCell-MTS – Business with a Mission” presented by the Company’s General Manager October 1, 2010,

NBG: ANNUAL INFLATION RATE TOTALLED 7%
  • Economy
  • 2010-09-03 21:10:30

TBILISI, SEPTEMBER 3, NOYAN TAPAN. The annual inflation rate has increased from 3,7 to 7% in July. As NBG informed CAUCASUS PRESS, change of fruit and vegetable prices affected

KAZAKH INVESTMENTS LEAVE GEORGIA
  • Economy
  • 2010-08-27 18:10:13

TBILISI, AUGUST 27, NOYAN TAPAN. The investments of one of the largest trade partners of Georgia-Kazakhstan-leave the country, reported CAUCASUS PRESS. By official statistics, in the first quarter the

ITINERARY OF FERRIES BETWEEN GEORGIA, UKRAINE AND BULGARIA TO CHANGE FROM SEPTEMBER
  • Economy
  • 2010-08-26 19:50:13

TBILISI, AUGUST 26, NOYAN TAPAN. By the information of "RailVneshtrans" agency, the itinerary of ferries between Georgia, Ukraine and Bulgaria will be realized the following way from September

President Serzh Sarsgyan met with Lars H. Thunell, Executive Vice President and CEO of IFC
  • Economy
  • 2010-08-26 17:20:00

YEREVAN, AUGUST 26, NOYAN TAPAN. President Serzh Sarsgyan met today with Lars H. Thunell, Executive Vice President and CEO of IFC (International Finance Corporation). At the meeting discussed were

GEORGIA SALES NO PIPELINES, REPORTS ALEXANDER KHETAGURI
  • Economy
  • 2010-08-20 19:30:14

TBILISI, AUGUST 20, NOYAN TAPAN. The meeting at state chancellery is over. After meeting the Minister of Energy of Georgia Alexandre Khetaguri commented for journalists . As he said,

Ameriabank’s leasing portfolio records high growth rates and makes a quarter of the total leasing portfolio of the Armenian banking sector
  • Economy
  • 2010-08-17 22:53:25

Ameriabank’s leasing operations’ volume demonstrated approx. 187% growth during the first two quarters this year. The bank has been engaged in leasing operations for two years already marking

Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation dedicated to a number of issues concerning socio-economic development of the country
  • Economy
  • 2010-08-12 17:44:00

On 12 August President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan convoked a working consultation dedicated to a number of issues concerning socio-economic development of the country. Minister of agriculture Armo

INFORMATION REGARDING THE 9TH MEETING OF THE COORDINATION COUNCIL OF ''BAKU-TBILISI-KARS'' PROJECT
  • Economy
  • 2010-08-04 20:49:54

TBILISI, AUGUST 4, NOYAN TAPAN. The 9th Meeting of the Coordination Council of "Baku-Tbilisi-Kars" project and the second meeting of the Trilateral Coordination Council were held on August 2-3,

Website dedicated to cooperation between Armenian
government and donor organizations to be launched
  • Economy
  • 2010-07-22 19:00:00

YEREVAN, JULY 22, NOYAN TAPAN. Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan met on July 21 with representatives of international donor organizations in the Office of Government. Welcoming the guests,

Agreement on cooperation signed between Chamber of Commerce
and Industry of Armenia and Armenian-British Business Chamber
  • Economy
  • 2010-07-17 14:00:00

YEREVAN, JULY 17, NOYAN TAPAN. The signing of the agreement on cooperation between the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Armenia (CCIA) and the Armenian-British Business

The draft law discussed
  • Economy
  • 2010-07-16 21:29:28

YEREVAN, JULY 16, NOYAN TAPAN. Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan called a consultative meeting to discuss RA draft law on refuse collection and sanitation. Public-private sector collaboration toward the management

Expanding of economic cooperation discussed with the Ambassador of China
  • Economy
  • 2010-07-16 16:13:04

YEREVAN, YULY 16, NOYAN TAPAN. Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received Chinese ambassador to Armenia Tian Chanchun. Welcoming the foreign diplomat, the head of government said to be pleased with the

It is planned to expand total area of lands used for grain
crops to 115-120 thousand hectares in 2014
  • Economy
  • 2010-07-09 23:00:00

YEREVAN, JULY 9, NOYAN TAPAN. At the July 8 session the government redistributed some allocations in the 2010 state budget and made amendments to an earlier

Nubarashen pesticide cemetery at center of government
attention
  • Economy
  • 2010-07-09 21:00:00

YEREVAN, JULY 9, NOYAN TAPAN. Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited on July 6 the Nubarashen cemetery of hazardous substances to get acquainted with the pace of

Armenian prime minister and Glendale mayor discuss prospect
of deepening cooperation in trade and tourism sectors
  • Economy
  • 2010-07-06 18:40:00

YEREVAN, JULY 6, NOYAN TAPAN. Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received on July 6 the Mayor of Glendale Ara Najarian who has arrived in Armenia to

Unemployment level makes 11.2% in Lori marz
  • Economy
  • 2010-07-06 16:30:00

VANADZOR, JULY 6, NOYAN TAPAN. On the initiative of the State Employment Center agency, a job fair will be held at the Culture Palace after Charles

State prices of precious metals fall
  • Economy
  • 2010-07-06 14:16:00

YEREVAN, JULY 6, NOYAN TAPAN. The State Treasury of Precious Metals and Precious Stones agency of the RA Ministry of Finance established the following purchase and

Regular meeting of North-South Road Corridor investment
program governing council held
  • Economy
  • 2010-07-06 14:00:00

YEREVAN, JULY 7, NOYAN TAPAN. A regular meeting of he North-South Road Corridor investment program governing council was held on July 2, chaired by council head,

Ararat Group and SPAYKA companies receive customs
privileges
  • Economy
  • 2010-07-02 23:00:00

YEREVAN, JULY 2, NOYAN TAPAN. At the July 1 session the government made a decision to extend until May 5, 2014 the "temporary import" customs regime

Prime minister underlines importance of using Intel
corporation's experience for establishment of venture fund in
Armenia
  • Economy
  • 2010-07-01 12:00:00

YEREVAN, JULY 1, NOYAN TAPAN. Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received the ex-president of Intel corporation board of directors Craig Barrett on June 29. He congratulated the

Representation of Bulgaria’s First Investment Advisory Company to open in Armenia
  • Economy
  • 2010-06-28 15:18:00

YEREVAN, 28 JUNE, NOYAN TAPAN: On June 30, Bulgaria’s First Investment Advisory Company will enter Armenia’s investment advisory market with its official representation. Participating in the opening ceremony will

An Armenian-Kuwaiti inter-governmental commission is envisaged
  • Economy
  • 2010-06-25 21:38:00

YEREVAN, 25 JUNE, NOYAN TAPAN: Armenia’s Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Territorial Administration Armen Gevorgyan had a working dinner-meeting on June 25 with the delegation headed by Minister of

Armenian government discusses Candle center project
  • Economy
  • 2010-06-23 22:00:00

YEREVAN, JUNE 23, NOYAN TAPAN. A third-generation 3-GEV synchrotron source of light will be launched in Armenia under the Candle project. It will promote advanced research

A working meeting with the topic “Scenarios for preventing illegal transfer and maintenance of nuclear and radioactive materials” was held in Yerevan
  • Economy
  • 2010-06-22 19:44:00

YEREVAN, 22 JUNE, NOYAN TAPAN: On June 22, a US-Armenia preparatory working meeting was held with the topic “Scenarios for preventing the illegal transfer and maintenance of nuclear and

Tigran Sargsyan attached importance to the deepening of economic cooperation and the full use of the existing potential
  • Economy
  • 2010-06-22 18:48:00

YEREVAN, 22 JUNE, NOYAN TAPAN: On June 22, RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received the delegation of Iranian businessmen who are in Armenia within the frames of an Armenian-Iranian

Head of WB Yerevan Office Aristomene Varoudakis completes
his mission in Armenia
  • Economy
  • 2010-06-21 18:18:00

YEREVAN, JUNE 21, NOYAN TAPAN. Receiving on June 21 the Head of the World Bank's Yerevan Office Aristomene Varoudakis who has completed his mission in Armenia,

Sixth session of Armenian-Bulgarian inter-governmental commission to be held in September in Yerevan
  • Economy
  • 2010-06-16 21:14:00

YEREVAN, 16 JUNE, NOYAN TAPAN: During a June 16 meeting, Armenia’s Minister of Transport and Communication Manuk Vardanyan and Bulgaria’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Armenia Todor Staykov discussed

The Prime Minister received the World Bank delegation
  • Economy
  • 2010-06-16 16:34:00

YEREVAN, 16 JUNE, NOYAN TAPAN: On June 16, Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received the delegation led by Regional Director of the Department of Caucasus countries of World Bank

Repairs of damaged section of Sevan-Getap motorway to end
in late July
  • Economy
  • 2010-06-14 19:38:00

YEREVAN, JUNE 14, NOYAN TAPAN. RA Minister of Transport and Communication Manuk Vardanian made a working visit to Gegharkunik marz to familiaruze himself with the process

ARF faction to initiate creation of ad hoc parliamentary
committee on gas supply policy
  • Economy
  • 2010-06-11 18:58:00

YEREVAN, JUNE 11, NOYAN TAPAN. In the coming days the ARF faction of the RA National Assembly will put forward an initiative on forming an ad

The National Assembly asserted the annual account “about RA 2009 state budget”
  • Economy
  • 2010-06-10 14:30:00

The National Assembly asserted the annual account “about RA 2009 state

First small hydropower plant financed by Ameriabank to be
put into operation in December
  • Economy
  • 2010-06-10 14:00:00

YEREVAN, JUNE 10, NOYAN TAPAN - ARMENIANS TODAY. Top executives of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, and Ameriabank on

In June 11-13 the outgoing commission of Armenian insurers will take place in Stepanakert
  • Economy
  • 2010-06-10 13:36:00

In June 11-13 the outgoing commission of Armenian insurers will take place in

Construction of new terminal of Zvartnots Airport's public
zone to finish in late 2011
  • Economy
  • 2010-06-08 18:28:00

YEREVAN, JUNE 8, NOYAN TAPAN. The construction of the new terminal of Zvartnots Airport's public zone will finish by the time fixed - at the end

10th anniversary of the HALO Trust organization's
activities celebrated in Artsakh
  • Economy
  • 2010-06-08 18:00:00

STEPANAKERT, JUNE 8, NOYAN TAPAN. President of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Bako Sahakian on June 7 visited the village of Khachen in the Askeran Region and

IFC to conduct one-day seminar in Ardshininvestbank on June
9
  • Economy
  • 2010-06-08 17:34:00

YEREVAN, JUNE 8, NOYAN TAPAN. Within the framework of Global Trade Finance Program, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) will conduct a one-day seminar on June 9

State prices of precious metals start to grow again
  • Economy
  • 2010-06-08 16:56:00

YEREVAN, JUNE 8, NOYAN TAPAN. The State Treasury of Precious Metals and Precious Stones agency of the RA Ministry of Finance established the following purchase and

35 companies to participate in DigiTec Business 2010
exhibition-forum
  • Economy
  • 2010-06-08 15:14:00

YEREVAN, JUNE 8, NOYAN TAPAN. The 3rd annual DigiTec Business 2010 forum-exhibition with the participation of local and foreign companies engaged in IT and other business

Armenian prime minister stresses importance of using
Italian experience in tourism sector
  • Economy
  • 2010-06-07 17:48:00

YEREVAN, JUNE 7, NOYAN TAPAN. Receiving on June 7 the delegation headed by President of Milan State Council Bruno Dape, Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan expressed

Armenia to participate in 31st meeting of CIS ICAP
  • Economy
  • 2010-06-07 13:58:00

YEREVAN, JUNE 6, NOYAN TAPAN. The 31st regular meeting of the CIS Interstate Council for Antimonopoly Policy (ICAP) will be held in the city of Suzdal,

State prices of precious metals continue to decline
  • Economy
  • 2010-05-31 18:52:00

YEREVAN, MAY 31, NOYAN TAPAN. The State Treasury of Precious Metals and Precious Stones agency of the RA Ministry of Finance established the following purchase and

Deputy prime ministers of Armenia and Qatar discuss issues
of cooperation
  • Economy
  • 2010-05-31 18:52:00

DOHA, MAY 31, NOYAN TAPAN. During his working visit to Qatar, Armenia's Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Territorial Administration Armen Gevorgian met on May 31 with

Governing Board of Lincy Foundation approves results of
tenders for reconstruction and repairs of 6 regional schools
  • Economy
  • 2010-05-31 18:20:00

YEREVAN, MAY 31, NOYAN TAPAN. Deputy Prime Minister of Armenia, Minister of Territorial Administration Armen Gevorgian conducted a meeting of the Governing Board of the Lincy Foundation,

6th session of Armenian-Bulgarian intergovernmental
commission to be held in Yerevan on September 9-10
  • Economy
  • 2010-05-31 18:20:00

YEREVAN, MAY 31, NOYAN TAPAN. Representatives of more than 53 states, including the Armenian delegation headed by the RA Minister of Transport and Communication Manuk Vardanian, participated

Government approves program of Gyumri technopark activities
for 2010
  • Economy
  • 2010-05-28 20:00:00

YEREVAN, MAY 28, NOYAN TAPAN. At the May 27 session, the Armenian government approved the program of activities of the Gyumri technopark for 2010. Deputy Minister

Armenian government takes measures on improvement of
business environment
  • Economy
  • 2010-05-28 20:00:00

YEREVAN, MAY 28, NOYAN TAPAN. The Armenian government is taking measures on improvement of the business environment and facilitation of the business registration process. In this connection,

20 ha of organic gardens created in 2009 in Vayots Dzor,
Kotayk and Tavush marzess
  • Economy
  • 2010-05-27 14:08:00

IJEVAN, MAY 27, NOYAN TAPAN. Prime Minister Tigran Sargyan on May 26 paid a working visist to Tavush marz to familiarize himself with the implementation of

“Belarus-Armenia” business collaboration days held in Minsk
  • Economy
  • 2010-05-26 19:30:00

MINSK, 26 MAY, NOYAN TAPAN: The Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Armenia and Belarus organized days of “Belarus-Armenia” business collaboration in Minsk on May 24-26. The delegation led

ProCredit Bank Makes MoneyTransfers through Coinstar and
BLiZKO Systems
  • Economy
  • 2010-05-25 17:10:00

YEREVAN, MAY 25, NOYAN TAPAN. ProCredit BankProCredit Bank has joined international transfer systems Coinstar and BLiZKO. These systems enable private individuals to make transfers in a fast

ProCredit Bank joins Coinstar and BliZKO inernational money
transfer systems
  • Economy
  • 2010-05-24 20:30:00

YEREVAN, MAY 24, NOYAN TAPAN. ProCredit Bank has joined Coinstar and BLiZKO international money transfer systems which allow natural persons to transfer money in a fast

Vehicular traffic through Upper Lars - Kazbeki border
check-point resumes on May 22
  • Economy
  • 2010-05-24 19:56:00

YEREVAN, MAY 24, NOYAN TAPAN. Following negotiations with the Georgian side, vehicular traffic, includig high-tonnage trucks, resumed through Upper Lars - Kazbeki border check-point on May 22,

State prices of precious metals decline
  • Economy
  • 2010-05-24 17:54:00

YEREVAN, MAY 24, NOYAN TAPAN. The State Treasury of Precious Metals and Precious Stones agency of the RA Ministry of Finance established the following purchase and

RA governmental delegation to leave for St. Petersburg
  • Economy
  • 2010-05-20 20:30:00

YEREVAN, 20 MAY, NOYAN TAPAN-HAYERN AYSOR: On May 21, the governmental delegation led by RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan will leave for St. Petersburg to participate

Armenia's GDP grows by 7.2% in April 2010 on same month of
2009
  • Economy
  • 2010-05-20 18:18:00

YEREVAN, MAY 20, NOYAN TAPAN. Armenia's GDP grew by 7.2% in April 2010 compared to the same month of 2009 and amounted to 777 billion 558.4

"Arbun" brand established to distinguish Armenian brandy
from other brandies
  • Economy
  • 2010-05-20 16:26:00

YEREVAN, MAY 20, NOYAN TAPAN. At the May 20 session, the Armenian government made a decision to establish the brand "Arbun" in order to distinguish Armenian

Armenian government to revise macroeconomic forecasts for
2010
  • Economy
  • 2010-05-20 16:26:00

YEREVAN, MAY 20, NOYAN TAPAN. The Armenian government will revise the macroeconomic forecasts for 2010. Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan said at the May 20 session of

Government approves 2010 program on services for IT sector
development
  • Economy
  • 2010-05-20 15:58:00

YEREVAN, MAY 20, NOYAN TAPAN. At the May 20 session, the Armenian government approved the 2010 program on services for the development of the information technology

Henceforth cash register receipts to be given for
payments by plastic cards as well
  • Economy
  • 2010-05-20 15:58:00

YEREVAN, MAY 20, NOYAN TAPAN. The RA National Assembly on May 20 passed the bill on additions to the Law on the Use of Cash Registers.

Tigran Davtian: Government's task in coming years is to
sharply reduce budget deficit
  • Economy
  • 2010-05-19 21:30:00

YEREVAN, MAY 19, NOYAN TAPAN - ARMENIANS TODAY. This year Armenia has quite a considerable budget deficit, which makes up 6% of GDP - 193 billion

According to IMF representative, although economic
conditions not good yet, Armenian economy gradually recovers
  • Economy
  • 2010-05-19 20:50:00

YEREVAN, MAY 19, NOYAN TAPAN. The Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan received on May 19 the Head of the Economic Mission of the International Monetary Fund to

Iranian organizations show interest in construction of
North-South Highway
  • Economy
  • 2010-05-19 18:48:00

YEREVAN, MAY 19, NOYAN TAPAN. Iranian organizations show interest in road construction in Armenia, including the construction of North-South Highway, the Iranian Ambassador to Armenia Seyed Ali

Dairy food manufacturers want to set up specialized NGO to
control sector
  • Economy
  • 2010-05-18 19:34:00

YEREVAN, MAY 18, NOYAN TAPAN. Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited Biokat company on May 18. The business plan of Biokat had earlier been approved by

Tigran Sargsyan receives IMF delegation
  • Economy
  • 2010-05-18 16:38:00

YEREVAN, MAY 18, NOYAN TAPAN. Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received on May 18 an International Monetary Fund delegation led by the Head of the IMF

Jan Fischer: Czech Republic has great export potential and
is ready to export various goods to Armenia
  • Economy
  • 2010-05-17 21:00:00

YEREVAN, MAY 17, NOYAN TAPAN. The holding of a business forum will allow revealing those specific directions, in which the private sectors of the two countries

Henceforth Android-powered HTC Hero and HTC Tattoo
smartphones to be available in service centers of VivaCell-MTS
  • Economy
  • 2010-05-17 18:24:00

YEREVAN, MAY 17, NOYAN TAPAN. From May 17th 2010, Android-powered HTC Hero and HTC Tattoo smartphones are available in the VivaCell-MTS company's service centers - under a

Armenia and the UAE to sign an agreement on "Collaboration
for use of atomic energy for peaceful purposes"
  • Economy
  • 2010-05-15 12:00:00

YEREVAN, 15 MAY, NOYAN TAPAN: During its May 13 session, the Armenian government gave consent to the signing of an agreement between Armenia and the United

Edward Nalbandian: Good traditions of efficient cooperation
have formed between Armenia and FAO
  • Economy
  • 2010-05-14 20:40:00

YEREVAN, MAY 14, NOYAN TAPAN. Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian on May 14 received Director General of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Dr. Jacques

FAO ready to continue assistance for development of
Armenia's agriculture
  • Economy
  • 2010-05-14 18:30:00

YEREVAN, MAY 14, NOYAN TAPAN. Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan on May 13 received Director General of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Jacques Diouf, who

Purchase and sale transactions of $1.3 million conducted at
NASDAQ OMX Armenia OJSC on May 14
  • Economy
  • 2010-05-14 17:54:00

YEREVAN, MAY 14, NOYAN TAPAN. Purchase and sale transactions of $1.3 million at the weighted average exchange rate of 384 drams per dollar were conducted at

Unless problem is solved, there will be no relations
between two countries, Azerbaijani agricultural minister says
  • Economy
  • 2010-05-14 17:00:00

YEREVAN, MAY 14, NOYAN TAPAN. It is still early to speak about any prospects of possible cooperation in agriculture between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Agriculture Minister of Azerbaijan


27th Europe and Central Asia regional conference of UN FAO
held in Yerevan
  • Economy
  • 2010-05-14 17:00:00

YEREVAN, MAY 14, NOYAN TAPAN. The 27th Europe and Central Asia regional conference of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) started in Yerevan on May

The pilote project "TIGRAN" of Orange Armenia is rewarded
for innovation by France Telecom Group
  • Economy
  • 2010-05-12 15:42:00

YEREVAN, MAY 12, NOYAN TAPAN. The project "T.I.GR.A.N" (Tower InterGRated Armenian Network) of Orange Armenia has been rewarded by the France Telecom Group for innovation during

New fruit processing conveyor put into operation at
Artashat cannery
  • Economy
  • 2010-05-11 20:38:00

ARTASHAT, MAY 11, NOYAN TAPAN. A new fruit processing conveyor of Artashat cannery of Artfood company was put into opration on May 11. The ceremony was

CBA Board raises refinancing rate by 0.25% to 7.25%
  • Economy
  • 2010-05-11 16:16:00

YEREVAN, MAY 11, NOYAN TAPAN. At the May 11 sitting, the Board of the Central Bank of Armenia (CBA) decided to raise the refinancing rate by

Purchase and sale transactions of $1.9 million conducted at
NASDAQ OMX Armenia OJSC on May 11
  • Economy
  • 2010-05-11 16:10:00

YEREVAN, MAY 11, NOYAN TAPAN. Purchase and sale transactions of $1.9 million at the weighted average exchange rate of 389.88 drams per dollar were conducted at

Foundation laying ceremony of SMT medical equipment plant
takes place in Yerevan on May 11
  • Economy
  • 2010-05-11 15:12:00

YEREVAN, MAY 11, NOYAN TAPAN. The foundation laying ceremony of SMT modern medical equipment plant of Athena Pallada company (Russia) took place in Yerevan on May

4th Annual Armenian Tourism Competitiveness Conference to
be held in Armenia on May 13
  • Economy
  • 2010-05-11 14:04:00

YEREVAN, MAY 11, NOYAN TAPAN. The Fourth Annual Armenian Tourism Competitiveness Conference will be hosted on May 13 by the USAID-funded Competitive Armenian Private Sector (CAPS) Project

3rd annual DigiTec Business Forum under slogan "Dialog of
Business and Technologies" to be held in Yerevan on June 9-10
  • Economy
  • 2010-05-11 13:58:00

YEREVAN, MAY 11, NOYAN TAPAN. The 3rd annual DigiTec Business Forum under the slogan "Dialog of Business and Technologies" will be held in Yerevan on June

Natural gas supplies to Armenia resume
  • Economy
  • 2010-05-11 13:36:00

YEREVAN, MAY 11, NOYAN TAPAN. Natural gas supplies to Armenia resumed on May 11, at 4 am, the press service of ArmRusgazprom company reported. Gas supplies

Purchase and sale transactions of 2.25 million conductedat NASDAQ OMX Armenia on May 10
  • Economy
  • 2010-05-10 15:40:00

YEREVAN, MAY 10, NOYAN TAPAN. Purchase and sale transactions of 2.25 million at the weighted average exchange rate of 389.48 drams per dollar were conducted at

The US Government Funded MCA-Armenia Program Delivers Water
and Training to Farmers
  • Economy
  • 2010-05-10 14:10:00

AYGEZARD, MAY 10, NOYAN TAPAN. On May 7 the U.S. Ambassador Marie L. Yovanovitch and the Deputy Prime Minister Armen Gevorgyan opened 2.5 kilometers of the

Orange internet subscribers to receive additional monthly
1GB traffic for broadband Internet during one year
  • Economy
  • 2010-05-07 15:45:00

YEREVAN, MAY 7, NOYAN TAPAN - ARMENIANS TODAY. For the 6th month of operation Orange gives to its customers free calls forever. Orange Armenia Marketing Director

600,828 users connected to gas consumption system of Armenia
as of May 1
  • Economy
  • 2010-05-07 14:58:00

YEREVAN, MAY 7, NOYAN TAPAN. 600,828 users were connected to the gas consumption system of Armenia as of May 1, 2010. In the first four months

Orange has carried out real revolution in Internet market,
Bruno Dutois says
  • Economy
  • 2010-05-06 23:00:00

YEREVAN, MAY 6, NOYAN TAPAN - ARMENIANS TODAY. During the May 5 meeting with reporters, Director General of Orange Armenia company Bruno Dutois spoke about the

Purchase and sale transactions of $2.85 million conducted
at NASDAQ OMX Armenia OJSC on May 6
  • Economy
  • 2010-05-06 16:36:00

YEREVAN, MAY 6, NOYAN TAPAN. Purchase and sale transactions of $2.85 million at the weighted average exchange rate of 388.49 drams per dollar were conducted at

It is envisaged opening Armenia's trade mission in Silicon
Valley
  • Economy
  • 2010-05-04 23:00:00

YEREVAN, MAY 4, NOYAN TAPAN. Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan on May 3 received the operating manager of US-based Plug and Play computer company incubator Kaivan

Ameria CJSC is Contracted for Export Promotion and
Enterprise Development Strategy Consultancy Services in Armenia
  • Economy
  • 2010-05-04 17:30:00

YEREVAN, MAY 4, NOYAN TAPAN. One of the trends of Armenian Government’s 2008-2012 Economic Policy is attracting investments and export promotion. For this purpose the

Purchase and sale transactions of $1.25 million conducted
at Nasdaq OMX Armenia OJSC on May 4
  • Economy
  • 2010-05-04 16:30:00

YEREVAN, MAY 4, NOYAN TAPAN. Purchase and sale transactions of $1.25 million at the weighted average exchange rate of 385.09 drams per dollar were conducted at

Serzh Sargsian attends Jiangxi-Nairit joint
Armenian-Chinese enterprise launch ceremony
  • Economy
  • 2010-05-04 15:30:00

YEREVAN, MAY 4, NOYAN TAPAN - ARMENIANS TODAY. On May 3, RA President Serzh Sargsian, during his visit to China, attended the Jiangxi-Nairit joint Armenian-Chinese chloroprene

KfW to provide 18 million euros in loans and 1.5 million
euros in grants to CBA
  • Economy
  • 2010-05-03 17:00:00

YEREVAN, MAY 3, NOYAN TAPAN. The German government will provide 18 million euros in loans and 1.5 million euros in grants to the Central Bank of

Purchase and sale transactions of 900 thousand conductedat NASDAQ OMX Armenia OJSC on May 3
  • Economy
  • 2010-05-03 16:16:00

YEREVAN, MAY 3, NOYAN TAPAN. Purchase and sale transactions of 900 thousand at the weighted average exchange rate of 384.99 drams per dollar were conducted at

Starting from 2013 prize games and casinos in Armenia to be
organized only in areas envisaged by law and taxed based on new
principles
  • Economy
  • 2010-04-30 23:00:00

YEREVAN, APRIL 30, NOYAN TAPAN. The National Assembly of Armenia on April 27 passed (in the second reading and completely) a legislative package envisaging amendments and additions

Armenian state budget revenues grow by 17.4% in first
quarter of 2010 on same period of 2009
  • Economy
  • 2010-04-30 23:00:00

YEREVAN, APRIL 30, NOYAN TAPAN. The revenues and expenditures of the state budget of Armenia amounted to 164.1bn drams and 170.1bn drams respectively in the first

Permanent Office of Eurasian Development Bank to open in
Armenia
  • Economy
  • 2010-04-30 23:00:00

YEREVAN, APRIL 30, NOYAN TAPAN. Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan attended on April 27 the official signing of the agreement between the Government of the Republic of

Armenian government proposes new standards of SME
classification
  • Economy
  • 2010-04-26 18:38:00

YEREVAN, APRIL 26, NOYAN TAPAN. Armenia's National Assembly on April 26 finished discussing (in the first reading) the bill envisaging amendments to the RA Law on

Purchase and sale transactions of $300 thousand conducted
at NASDAQ OMX Armenia OJSC on April 26
  • Economy
  • 2010-04-26 15:32:00

YEREVAN, APRIL 26, NOYAN TAPAN. Purchase and sale transactions of $300 thousand at the weighted average exchange rate of 389.2 drams per dollar were conducted at


Economy enters recovery stage, Tigran Sargsyan says
  • Economy
  • 2010-04-23 20:00:00

YEREVAN, APRIL 23, NOYAN TAPAN. By data published by National Statistical Service of Armenia, Armenia's GDP grew by 5.5% in the first quarter of this year,

Ministry of finance instructed to develop and present new
tax base
  • Economy
  • 2010-04-22 18:10:00

YEREVAN, APRIL 22, NOYAN TAPAN. Armenia's Ministry of Finance has been instructed to develop and present a new tax base, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan announced at

Armenian government to sharply reduce budget deficit in
next three years
  • Economy
  • 2010-04-22 18:10:00

YEREVAN, APRIL 22, NOYAN TAPAN. The Armenian government is going to sharply reduce the budget deficit in the next three years. Finance Minister Tigran Davtian said

Purchase and sale transactions of $1.35 million conducted
at NASDAQ OMX Armenia OJSC on April 21
  • Economy
  • 2010-04-21 17:28:00

YEREVAN, APRIL 21, NOYAN TAPAN. Purchase and sale transactions of $1.35 million at the weighted average exchange rate of 390.04 drams per dollar were conducted at

Armenia's GDP grows 5.5% in March 2010 on same month of 2009
  • Economy
  • 2010-04-20 19:46:00

YEREVAN, APRIL 20, NOYAN TAPAN. Armenia's GDP grew by 5.5% in March 2010 as compared with the same month of 2009 and amounted to 560bn 65.1m

Temporary bypass road being constructed to replace
destroyed section of interstate motorway Yerevan -Sevan -Ijevan
- Georgian border
  • Economy
  • 2010-04-20 16:24:00

YEREVAN, APRIL 20, NOYAN TAPAN. A temporary bypass road is being constructed to replace a destroyed section of the interstate motorway Yerevan - Sevan - Ijevan

Purchase and sale transactions of $3.05 million conducted
at NASDAQ OMX Armenia OJSC on April 20
  • Economy
  • 2010-04-20 16:08:00

YEREVAN, APRIL 20, NOYAN TAPAN. Purchase and sale transactions of $3.05 million at the weighted average exchange rate of 393.23 drams per dollar were conducted at

German KfW Bank to give 20 million-euro loan to Armenia
  • Economy
  • 2010-04-19 17:00:00

YEREVAN, APRIL 19, NOYAN TAPAN. The Chairman of the Central Bank of Armenia (CBA) Arthur Javadian and Vice President of KfW Bank (Germany), Chief of the

VTB Bank (Armenia) joins Affordable Housing for Young
Families state program
  • Economy
  • 2010-04-19 16:52:00

YEREVAN, APRIL 19, NOYAN TAPAN. Under Affordable Housing for Young Families state target program, VTB Bank (Armenia) offers mortgage loans to young families for purchasing an apartment.

Prime minister stresses necessity to create favorable
conditions for SME
  • Economy
  • 2010-04-16 20:00:00

YEREVAN, APRIL 16, NOYAN TAPAN. During the April 15 session of the government, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan said that studies are being done on efficiency of

Purchase and sale transactions of $1.15 million conducted
at NASDAQ OMX Armenia OJSC on April 16
  • Economy
  • 2010-04-16 16:58:00

YEREVAN, APRIL 16, NOYAN TAPAN. Purchase and sale transactions of $1.15 million at the weighted average exchange rate of 394.24 drams per dollar were conducted at

Purchase and sale transactions of $2.75 million conducted
at NASDAQ OMX Armenia OJSC on April 14
  • Economy
  • 2010-04-14 17:58:00

YEREVAN, APRIL 14, NOYAN TAPAN. Purchase and sale transactions of $2.75 million at the weighted average exchange rate of 393.29 drams per dollar were conducted at

CBA Board again raises refinancing rate by 0.5% to 7%
  • Economy
  • 2010-04-13 20:32:00

YEREVAN, APRIL 13, NOYAN TAPAN. At the April 13 sitting, the Board of the Central Bank of Armenia (CBA) made a decision to raise the refinancing

Merger of Ameriabank and Cascade Bank to be completed by
late 2010
  • Economy
  • 2010-04-12 23:00:00

YEREVAN, APRIL 12, NOYAN TAPAN. Ameriabank and Cascade Bank issued a joint statement on April 10, according to which TDA Holdings Ltd - the owner of

10th convention of UITE to be held in Yerevan on April 14
  • Economy
  • 2010-04-12 21:19:00

YEREVAN, APRIL 12, NOYAN TAPAN. The 10th convention of the Union of Information Technology Enterprises (UITE) will be held in Yerevan on April 14.

First Armenian-Russian center of innovative cooperation to
be established
  • Economy
  • 2010-04-08 18:28:00

YEREVAN, APRIL 8, NOYAN TAPAN. During the April 8 sitting, the Armenian government approved the signing of a memorandum between the RA Ministry of Economy and

Government approves timetable of measures on solution of
problems in light industry
  • Economy
  • 2010-04-08 17:36:00

YEREVAN, APRIL 8, NOYAN TAPAN. During the April 8 sitting, the Armenian government approved the timetable of measures on solution of the problems in the light

Purchase and sale transactions of $1.8 million conducted at
NASDAQ OMX Armenia OJSC on April 8
  • Economy
  • 2010-04-08 16:36:00

YEREVAN, APRIL 8, NOYAN TAPAN. Purchase and sale transactions of $1.8 million at the weighted average exchange rate of 396.48 drams per dollar were conducted at

Commission to be set up for acceptance of construction work
of Yerevan power unit with combined gas and steam cycle
  • Economy
  • 2010-04-08 16:36:00

YEREVAN, APRIL 8, NOYAN TAPAN. A commission will be set up for acceptance of the construction work of the Yerevan power unit with the combined gas

285 enterprises to publish their financial reports this
year
  • Economy
  • 2010-04-08 15:24:00

YEREVAN, APRIL 8, NOYAN TAPAN. The RA Ministry of Finance published a list of 285 enterprises which have to publish their financial reports (with an external

Third sitting of intergovernmental commission on economic
cooperation between Armenia and Turkmenistan to be held in
Ashkhabad in 2011
  • Economy
  • 2010-04-08 15:24:00

YEREVAN, APRIL 8, NOYAN TAPAN. At the conclusion of the second sitting of the Intergovernmental Commission on Economic Cooperation between Armenia and Turkmenistan, the Armenian Co-Chairman of

According to Tigran Sargsyan, friendly political relations
between Armenia and Turkmenistan also require economic
foundation
  • Economy
  • 2010-04-08 14:48:00

YEREVAN, APRIL 8, NOYAN TAPAN. Prime Minister of Armenia Tigran Sargsyan attended on April 8 an exhibition-sale held within the framework of the 2nd siiting of

ITU to continue cooperating with Armenia in three main
directions
  • Economy
  • 2010-04-07 18:30:00

YEREVAN, APRIL 7, NOYAN TAPAN. Receiving the Secretary General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Hamadoun Toure on April 7, the President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan expressed

Purchase and sale transactions of $700 thousand conducted
at NASDAQ OMX Armenia OJSC on April 7
  • Economy
  • 2010-04-07 16:46:00

YEREVAN, APRIL 7, NOYAN TAPAN. Purchase and sale transactions of $700 thousand at the weighted average exchange rate of 399.54 drams per dollar were conducted at

Purchase and sale transactions of $1.41 million conducted
at NASDAQ OMX Armenia OJSC on April 6
  • Economy
  • 2010-04-06 16:16:00

YEREVAN, APRIL 6, NOYAN TAPAN. Purchase and sale transactions of $1.41 million at the weighted average exchange rate of 401.99 drams per dollar were conducted at

Control and regulation of gambling industry to be tightened
  • Economy
  • 2010-04-06 16:16:00

YEREVAN, APRIL 6, NOYAN TAPAN. The Armenian government has approved the concept of the regulation and control of the gambling industry in the Republic of Armenia,

Mutual Understanding Memorandum on National Indicative
Program signed
  • Economy
  • 2010-04-06 16:16:00

YEREVAN, APRIL 6, NOYAN TAPAN. The National Indicative Program for 2011-2013 under the Eastern Partnership project was discussed at the April 6 meeting of Armenian Prime

Armenian economy entered a stage of recovery, deputy
minister of finance says
  • Economy
  • 2010-04-06 15:42:00

YEREVAN, APRIL 6, NOYAN TAPAN. 3.1% economic growth was recorded in Armenia in the first two months of 2010, which shows that the country's economy has

Purchase and sale transactions of $320 thousand conducted
at NASDAQ OMX Armenia OJSC on April 2
  • Economy
  • 2010-04-02 18:18:00

YEREVAN, APRIL 2, NOYAN TAPAN. Purchase and sale transactions of $320 thousand at the weighted average exchange rate of 402.97 drams per dollar were conducted at

ITU Secretary General Hamadoun Toure to visit Armenia on
April 6-7
  • Economy
  • 2010-04-02 17:28:00

YEREVAN, APRIL 2, NOYAN TAPAN. Hamadoun Toure, Secretary General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) will pay an official visit to Armenia on April 6-7. On

Tigran Sargsyan: Most worrying problem in Armenia is high
level of inflation
  • Economy
  • 2010-04-01 19:00:00

YEREVAN, APRIL 1, NOYAN TAPAN. "Today the most worrying problem in Armenia is the high level of inflation. We have entered a phase of the high

Government approves concept of regulation and control of
gambling industry in Armenia
  • Economy
  • 2010-04-01 19:00:00

YEREVAN, APRIL 1, NOYAN TAPAN. At the April 1 sitting, the Armenian government approved the concept of the regulation and control of the gambling industry in

IMF to give loans of 150 million dollars to Armenia this
year
  • Economy
  • 2010-04-01 19:00:00

YEREVAN, APRIL 1, NOYAN TAPAN. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved the Armenian government's report on cooperation. Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan announced this at the April

Anticrisis measures have had positive impact on Armenian
economy, Tigran Sargsyan says
  • Economy
  • 2010-04-01 16:40:00

YEREVAN, APRIL 1, NOYAN TAPAN. The anticrisis measures taken by the Armenian government in 2009 have had a positive impact on the Armenian economy, Prime Minister

New gas tariffs take effect on April 1
  • Economy
  • 2010-04-01 15:38:00

YEREVAN, APRIL 1, NOYAN TAPAN. The new gas tariffs established by the RA Public Services Regulatory Commission on February 26 take effect on April 1.

Ministers to submit certificates of measures on elimination
of violations revealed by Audit Chamber
  • Economy
  • 2010-04-01 15:38:00

YEREVAN, APRIL 1, NOYAN TAPAN. During the April 1 sitting of the government, Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan instructed all the ministers, in whose ministries the RA

35% growth of diamond imports recorded in Armenia's gem and
jewellery sector in January and February 2010
  • Economy
  • 2010-03-31 20:32:00

YEREVAN, MARCH 31, NOYAN TAPAN. 35% growth of diamond imports was recorded in Armenia's gem and jewellery sector in January and February 2010. Head of the

Armenian-British Chamber of Commerce and Industry to open
in Armenia
  • Economy
  • 2010-03-31 19:16:00

YEREVAN, MARCH 31, NOYAN TAPAN. An Armenian-British Chamber of Commerce and Industry will open in Armenia on the initiative of the Armenian British Connect (ABC) NGO,

Shareholders of Ameriabank and Cascade Bank sign agreement
to merge two banks
  • Economy
  • 2010-03-31 18:04:00

YEREVAN, MARCH 31, NOYAN TAPAN. TDA Holdings and Cascade Capital Holdings, shareholders of Ameriabank and Cascade Bank, signed on March 31 an agreement on the merger

Purchase and sale transactions of $4.66 million conducted
at NASDAQ OMX Armenia OJSC on March 31
  • Economy
  • 2010-03-31 16:16:00

YEREVAN, MARCH 31, NOYAN TAPAN. Purchase and sale transactions of $4 million 660 thousand at the weighted average exchange rate of 401.25 drams per dollar were

Results of checks at Ministry of Transport and
Communication are disappointing, chairman of Audit Chamber says
  • Economy
  • 2010-03-30 19:38:00

YEREVAN, MARCH 30, NOYAN TAPAN. During the March 30 sitting, the Council of Armenia's Audit Chamber approved the current report on the results of control over

The Role of Armenians in the Economy of the Arab World
conference held at Cairo University
  • Economy
  • 2010-03-30 19:38:00

CAIRO, MARCH 30, NOYAN TAPAN. The third international conference entitled "The Role of the Armenians in the Economy of the Arab World" was held at the

Subsidiary of MONT company opens in Armenia
  • Economy
  • 2010-03-30 17:30:00

YEREVAN, MARCH 30, NOYAN TAPAN. MONT company, one of the largest software distributors in Russia and the CIS, opened its subsidiary in Armenia on March 30.

Purchase and sale transactions of $2.65 million conducted
at NASDAQ OMX Armenia OJSC on March 30
  • Economy
  • 2010-03-30 15:50:00

YEREVAN, MARCH 30, NOYAN TAPAN. Purchase and sale transactions of $2 million 650 thousand at the weighted average exchange rate of 401.55 drams per dollar were

Purchase and sale transactions of $5.5 million conducted at
NASDAQ OMX Armenia OJSC on March 29
  • Economy
  • 2010-03-29 17:04:00

YEREVAN, MARCH 29, NOYAN TAPAN. Purchase and sale transactions of $5.5 million at the weighted average exchange rate of 398.84 drams per dollar were conducted at

Armenian prime minister and World Bank representatives
discuss expansion of cooperation
  • Economy
  • 2010-03-26 17:24:00

YEREVAN, MARCH 26, NOYAN TAPAN. Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received on March 26 the World Bank Mission on Development Policy Lending Program, led by program

Purchase and sale transactions of $200 thousand conducted
at NASDAQ OMX Armenia OJSC on March 26
  • Economy
  • 2010-03-26 17:24:00

YEREVAN, MARCH 26, NOYAN TAPAN. Purchase and sale transactions of $200 thousand at the weighted average exchange rate of 397 drams per dollarr were conducted at

Purchase and sale transactions of $10.75 million conducted
at NASDAQ OMX Armenia OJSC on March 24
  • Economy
  • 2010-03-24 17:14:00

YEREVAN, MARCH 24, NOYAN TAPAN. Purchase and sale transactions of $10.75 million at the weighted average exchange rate of 392.49 drams per dollar were conducted at

World Bank plans to provide credits of $35-40 million for
road construction and rehabilitation in Armenia
  • Economy
  • 2010-03-24 17:14:00

YEREVAN, MARCH 24, NOYAN TAPAN. At the March 24 meeting with Director of the World Bank Office in Armenia Aristomene Varoudakis and Responsible Officer for Transport

International Finance Corporation to assist reforms in
Armenia
  • Economy
  • 2010-03-24 17:14:00

YEREVAN, MARCH 24, NOYAN TAPAN. The reforms in business and inspection sectors, as envisaged by the Armenian government's program of measures on improvement of the business

Armenian ambassador and Lebanese tourism minister discuss
prospects of bilateral cooperation in tourism sector
  • Economy
  • 2010-03-24 14:22:00

BEIRUT, MARCH 24, NOYAN TAPAN. The Armenian Ambassador to Lebanon Ashot Kocharian on March 23 met with the Tourism Minister of Lebanon Fadi Abboud.

Purchase and sale transactions of 3.1 million conducted atNASDAQ OMX Armenia OJSC on March 23
  • Economy
  • 2010-03-23 16:02:00

YEREVAN, MARCH 23, NOYAN TAPAN. Purchase and sale transactions of 3.1 million at the weighted average exchange rate of 395.44 drams per dollar were conducted at

North-South Road Corridor construction program implementing
organization to start its work in July
  • Economy
  • 2010-03-22 19:36:00

YEREVAN, MARCH 22, NOYAN TAPAN. The North-South Road Corridor construction program was discussed at the March 22 meeting of Armenian Minister of Transport and Communication Manuk Vardanian

Bako Sahakian stresses importance of Yerevan Brandy Company
in development of viticulture in Artsakh
  • Economy
  • 2010-03-22 17:00:00

YEREVAN, MARCH 22, NOYAN TAPAN. The work done by Yerevan Brandy Company (YBC) in Artsakh in 2009 and future activities of the company were discussed during

Armenian GDP grows by 3.1% in February 2010 compared with
same month of 2009
  • Economy
  • 2010-03-19 18:38:00

YEREVAN, MARCH 19, NOYAN TAPAN. Armenia's GDP grew by 3.1% in February 2010 on the same month of 2009 and amounted to 321bn 650m drams (about

EBRD and Finca universal credit organization sign 4
million-dollar credit extension agreement
  • Economy
  • 2010-03-18 20:30:00

YEREVAN, MARCH 18, NOYAN TAPAN - ARMENIANS TODAY. On March 18 President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Thomas Mirow and Director of