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Yerevan municipality is ready to discuss a mutually beneficial cooperation with “UkrAvto” corporation
  • Economy
  • 2011-08-16 16:12:59

Yerevan Mayor Karen Karapetyan received the delegation headed by the Deputy Director of Ukrainian “UkrAvto” corporation Andrei Shpak. During the meeting the possibilities of import of Ukrainian buses to

Serzh Sargsyan receives the chairman of Armenian Jewelers Association
  • Economy
  • 2011-08-16 15:06:48

On August 16, the RA President Serzh Sargsyan received the delegation headed by the chairman of Armenian Jewelers Association Gagik Gevorgyan. The head of the Republic congratulated Gagik Gevorgyan

Bako Sahakyan received the minister of energy and natural resources of the Republic of Armenia Armen Movsisyan
  • Economy
  • 2011-08-04 19:29:13

On 4 August President of the Artsakh Republic Bako Sahakyan received the minister of energy and natural resources of the Republic of Armenia Armen Movsisyan. Issues related to the development

8, 5% inflation is registered in June this year compared to the same month of the previous year in Armenia
  • Economy
  • 2011-08-02 14:54:29

The inflation was 8, 5% in June this year compared to the same month of the previous year in Armenia. The head of Price Statistics and International Comparisons of

IFC’s record lending to Armenia supports access to finance for businesses
  • Economy
  • 2011-08-02 14:05:41

Yerevan, Armenia, August 1, 2011—IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, committed around $ 70 million in Armenia in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2011 representing its

US debt: House vote on Republican spending cuts delayed
  • Economy
  • 2011-07-29 09:32:00

According to BBC, a vote on a Republican bill to raise the US debt ceiling, cut spending and avert default has been delayed in the face of conservative resistance. House

AAA: Key House Panel Approves $ 40 Million in Aid to Armenia
  • Economy
  • 2011-07-28 13:45:56

Washington, DC, July 27 - Today, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs approved the Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 State-Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill, which calls

Hrant Bagratyan: “Armenia greatly yields both its neighbors and the whole world with its economic growth”
  • Economy
  • 2011-07-27 14:53:40

Armenia greatly yields both its neighbors and other countries of the world with its economic growth. During the press conference on July 27, the RA Former Prime Minister, the

Tigran Sargsyan: “Armenia is interested in forming favorable conditions for investment companies
  • Economy
  • 2011-07-27 13:13:11

On July 27, the Prime Minister Tigran Sarsgyan received the delegation of "Haniel Group" company, comprising of representatives of "Eurodress", "Hess Natur" and "VKS Armenia" company. The head of

Hillary Clinton is sure the problem of USA State Secretary to be solved
  • Economy
  • 2011-07-25 13:10:33

According to vesti.ru U.S State Secretary Hillary Clinton has no doubt that Barack Obama and Congress will come to a compromise on the issue of raising the limit of

Moody's has cut Greece's rating
  • Economy
  • 2011-07-25 11:50:24

Credit rating agency Moody's has cut Greece's rating, warning that a planned debt swap would constitute a default. The rating was cut another three notches from Caa1 to Ca -

Iran and Syria to sign a contract
  • Economy
  • 2011-07-25 08:53:38

On July 25, Iran will sign a $10 billion contract to export natural gas to Iraq and Syria. The gas will be shipped from the South Pars field via a

The memorandum of understanding on the establishment of “The association of Armenian and Turkish travel agencies” is signed
  • Economy
  • 2011-07-22 14:57:44

On July 22, the meeting of Armenian and Turkish businessmen who work in the fields of tourism, transport, small industry, construction, jewelry and trade took place. The meeting

283,100 passengers have used South Caucasus Railway
  • Economy
  • 2011-07-21 12:43:51

In the first term of the year 283,100 passengers used South Caucasus Railway. This result is less by 29,4 percent compared to the results within the same period. The

Japaneese exportation recovers after the earthquake
  • Economy
  • 2011-07-21 08:21:00

The government of Japan declared that they managed to go back to the positive balance of foreign trade after the disasterous earthquake. This is reported by BBC. According to

Majority of Americans is sure U.S economy is getting worse
  • Economy
  • 2011-07-21 07:55:00

It was found out at the result of the social survey carried out by the American Fox News TV company that the majority of Americans is sure that USA

In June the economic activity rises by 2,3% in Armenia
  • Economy
  • 2011-07-20 16:54:14

In June, 2011 the index of economic activity in Armenia has risen by 2,3% compared to the same month of the last year and it has risen by 9,6%

IFC Trains Armenian Banks to Enhance Liquidity Management and Improve Efficiency
  • Economy
  • 2011-07-20 15:41:33

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is training Armenian bankers in specific aspects of risk management to help make the banking system more stable and efficient, which

The consultation with the RA Minister of Transport and Communication Manuk Vardanyan takes place
  • Economy
  • 2011-07-20 14:13:06

On July 20, the consultation with the RA Minister of Transport and Communication Manuk Vardanyan took place and the staff of “South Caucasus railways” company headed by the general

Apple has more than 7.31bn USD income from the sale of iPad and iPhone
  • Economy
  • 2011-07-20 07:42:00

Apple has more than 7.31bn USD income from the sale of iPad and iPhone. As BBC reports net income was 7.31bn USD in the three months to 25

Economists predict that Armenia’s economy will become stable in the second half of this year
  • Economy
  • 2011-07-19 14:04:00

In the second half of this year the economic state in Armenia will be stabile compared to the same period of the last year and the rise of agricultural

Seyran Ohanyan: “Apartments constructed for spas are of modern construction standards”
  • Economy
  • 2011-07-19 12:22:22

On July 18, RA Minister of Defense Seyran Ohanyan visited the border region of Southern-East of Armenia and took part in the festive opening ceremony of the dwelling house

EU and Georgia sign an agreement on mutual protection of geographical names
  • Economy
  • 2011-07-15 17:46:45

On July 14, EU and Georgia signed an agreement on mutual protection of geographical names. As “RIA-NOVOSTI” reports, by the agreement EU accepted that the products exported to EU

The first geothermal power station to be built in Armenia
  • Economy
  • 2011-07-15 13:35:48

By the support of Italian “Shlyumberzhe” company “Armenian fund of renewable energy and energy efficiency” carries out the study of the possibility of the construction of the first

The activity of the UN Development Program continues in the directions planned by all programs
  • Economy
  • 2011-07-15 13:26:23

On July 14, the RA Deputy Foreign Minister Arman Kirakosyan received the deputy of the head of the UN Developent Proogram, the director of the regional office of Europe

US debt talks deadlock drags on
  • Economy
  • 2011-07-15 08:57:26

According to “The Washington Post” the USA President Barack Obama told lawmakers he wants agreement on a US debt deal till July 16, otherwise the Congressmen must be present

According to Bloomberg world oil prices have declined
  • Economy
  • 2011-07-15 07:31:51

According to the data of July 14, oil prices have increased in the world market. This is based on the statement of the U.S. Federal Reserve System (FRS) Ben

ARMENIA AND UK SIGN DOUBLE TAXATION AGREEMENT
  • Economy
  • 2011-07-14 19:56:32

Armenian Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandyan and UK Minister for Europe David Lidington signed a Double Taxation Agreement during Mr Nalbandyan's working visit in London on 13 July. The agreement

The possibility of the cooperation between Yerevan and French Development Agency is discussed
  • Economy
  • 2011-07-14 19:38:38

On July 14, during the meeting Yerevan mayor Karen Karapetyan and French Development Agency (AFD) Assistant director Jaques Moineville discussed issues on possible cooperation. Presenting the main directions of the

Armenia and China exchang letters on provision of public buses to Armenia
  • Economy
  • 2011-07-14 18:41:29

On July 14 Armenian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Manasaryan and the Ambassador of China to Armenia, Tian Chungchan, exchanged letters on provision of public buses to Armenia worth 55

Free economic zone to be created in the area of “Zvartnots” airport
  • Economy
  • 2011-07-14 16:09:19

On July 14, RA Economy Minister Tigran Davtyann and Marcello Vende, general manager of "Armenia" International Airports CJSC, on behalf of the Corporación América S.A, signed an agreement at

The meeting at the RA Ministry of Agriculture
  • Economy
  • 2011-07-14 15:13:38

The RA Minister of Agriculture S. Karapetyan received the head of the department of cooperation and business of UNIDO business, investments and technological services J. Patakonni, which was accompanied

European Union allocates €19.1 million for institutional reforms in Armenia
  • Economy
  • 2011-07-14 14:55:50

On 13 July 2011 the Commission adopted the first part of the Annual Action Programme 2011 for Armenia, which will help to strengthen the technical and administrative capacity of

European Union allocates 19.1 million Euro for institutional reforms in Armenia
  • Economy
  • 2011-07-14 14:53:42

On 13 July 2011 the European Commission adopted the first part of the Annual Action Program 2011 for Armenia, which will help to strengthen the technical and administrative capacity

Tigran Davtyan relies on “Fitch”, “Moody's” and “Standard & Poor's” and not “Forbes”
  • Economy
  • 2011-07-13 21:08:49

RA Minister of Economy Tigran Davtyan considers nonsense the fact of “Forbes” magazine to consider Armenia the second country with the worst economy. According to Minister, it is possible

Armen Movsisyan: “Till April, 2012, the rise of gas price isn’t expected in Armenia”
  • Economy
  • 2011-07-13 20:00:28

During the press conference held on July 13 the RA Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Armen Movsisyan denied the rumors of the rise of gas price. In

RA Ministry of Finance: “The revelations of Mr. Fisher are suspicious”
  • Economy
  • 2011-07-13 18:18:30

The RA Ministry of Finance commented on the article of Daniel Fisher about ‘The countries with worst economies” announced in Forbes magazine on July 5. "The title of the

Armen Movsisyan: The production of energy rises in Armenia by 16% and the output of mine industry by 28%
  • Economy
  • 2011-07-13 17:56:23

In the first quarter of this year, in comparison with the same period of the last year, the production of electricity has risen by 16% and over 7, 45%

RA Prime Minister: “We can’t lead effective economic policy not taking into account the global situation and trends”
  • Economy
  • 2011-07-13 15:47:34

The RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan handed diplomas to 81 students of bachelor’s and master’s degree of YSU Faculty of Economics. Before handing the diplomas, he came forth with

Armenian manufacturers to have the opportunity to become one of the main providers of the European retail network
  • Economy
  • 2011-07-12 18:15:46

On July 12, RA vice Prime Minister, Minister of Territorial Administration Armen Gevorgyan received Gerardo Patacconi, chief of the Cluster and Business Linkages Unit at the Business, Investment and


Grigory Grigoryan is dismissed from the office of the head of the State Service of Food Safety
  • Economy
  • 2011-07-12 17:58:26

By the decision of Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan Grigory Grigoryan is dismissed from the office of the head of the State Service of Food Safety of the RA

Ambassador Ashot Yeghiazaryan meets Deputy Minister of Agriculture of Brazil Milton Ortolan
  • Economy
  • 2011-07-12 17:50:20

On July 10, Armenian Ambassador to Brazil Ashot Yeghiazaryan had a meeting with the Deputy Minister of Agriculture of Brazil Milton Ortolan. During the meeting interlocutors discussed a wide

On July 12, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan signs a number of laws
  • Economy
  • 2011-07-12 16:13:35

On July 12, Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan signed a number of laws adopted by the National Assembly.In particular, President Sargsyan approved law on taxes on vehicles parking, the amendments

The RA Prime Minister underlined the necessity of full realization the whole potential of the Armenian-Ukrainian economic cooperation
  • Economy
  • 2011-07-11 19:08:13

The RA Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received the delegation headed by the chairman of the Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada Vladimir Litvin. Greeting the guests, Tigran Sargsyan higly praised the level of

IMF chief Christine Laggard: “The USA can become the cause of failure of fund markets”
  • Economy
  • 2011-07-11 15:43:54

If the USA fails to raise its borrowing limit "real nasty consequences" will be for global economies. The International Monetary Fund's new chief Christine Laggard said in an

Tigran Sargsyan visits the newly constructed Armenian St Harutyun church in Rostov-on-Don
  • Economy
  • 2011-07-09 14:45:54

In the morning of July 9, the delegation headed by Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan visited the newly constructed Armenian church in Rostov-on-Don - St Harutyun church, and attended

The 13th sitting of the Armenian-Russian intergovernmental commission on economic cooperation starts in Rostov
  • Economy
  • 2011-07-08 16:47:15

On July 8, the 13th sitting of the Armenian-Russian intergovernmental commission on economic cooperation started in Rostov.Welcoming the participants of the sitting Armenian Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan expressed gratitude

IFC Launches Risk Management Certification to Strengthen the Financial Sector in Armenia
  • Economy
  • 2011-07-08 16:11:59

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is helping strengthen the financial sector in Armenia by launching a formal risk management education and certification program to enable financial

The President Serzh Sargsyan pays a working visit to Ararat region
  • Economy
  • 2011-07-06 15:51:17

On July 6, the President Serzh Sargsyan paid an official visit to Ararat region. The head of the government visited gold mining plant of Ararat, where “GeoProMining” company envisages

World oil prices have increased. Bloomberg
  • Economy
  • 2011-07-06 08:51:30

On July 5, according to Bloomberg news agency oil price increase was recorded on World markets compared with the background of the USA and China economic growth. In London ICE