ArmInfo. The Central Asia and Caucasus Direct Investment Fund (CACPEF) is being established with the joint participation of the China Investment Corporation (CIC), the Oman Investment Authority (OIA), the Uzbekistan Fund for Reconstruction and Development (UFRD), the Turkish OYAK Fund, the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB), and Shenwan Hongyuan Securities Co., Ltd. The fund aims to invest in promising companies in Central Asia and the Caucasus, combining long-term capital and industry resources to support the industrial development of Central Asia.

ArmInfo.The official groundbreaking ceremony for a new 1.2-hectare biodiversity park took place near the Matenadaran, marking the start of the implementation of the joint initiative by IDBank, the Matenadaran, and the "Armenia Tree Project" charitable foundation. The event was marked by the planting of the future park's first plane tree near the statue of Mesrop Mashtots, uniting the preservation of cultural and natural heritage.

ArmInfo. The economic consequences of leaving the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) would be catastrophic for Armenia, with losses amounting to up to 40% of GDP. This is according to a study by the Eurasian Rating Agency, TASS reports.

ArmInfo. As part of Armenian-Austrian cooperation, 64 Flekvieh breeding cattle have arrived in Armenia.

ArmInfo. Yerevan will present its position on the report on the possible consequences of suspending the Treaty on the Eurasian Economic Union against Armenia after a detailed study. Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan stated this in a conversation with journalists in parliament on October 21, in response to a request to express the Armenian authorities' position on the report.

ArmInfo. Armenia will participate in the IDEX 2027 International Defense and Security Exhibition, which will be held from January 25-29, 2027, in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE.

ArmInfo. The Armenian government has offered $400,000 for the Electric Networks of Armenia (ENA), while its value is between $800 million and $1 billion. David Ghazinyan, a member of parliament from the Strong Armenia opposition faction, stated this in a conversation with journalists at the National Assembly.

ArmInfo. On October 21, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economic Affairs approved the ratification of the Agreement on Trade in Services and Investments between the Government of the Republic of Armenia (RA) and the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

ArmInfo. One of the main goals of acquiring the Teghut copper-molybdenum mine in Armenia's Lori region was to ensure American supply chain access to Armenia's strategically important mineral resources.

ArmInfo. The credit gap (GAP) for the second half of the year will be 4.3%, indicating that the debt burden is growing somewhat faster than revenue growth. Deputy Economy Minister Sevak Mikaelyan announced this on October 20 during a meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Financial, Credit, and Budgetary Affairs. He noted that in recent years, the consumer loan portfolio has grown by an average of 30% annually.

ArmInfo. The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) has prepared a report on the possible consequences of the suspension of the Treaty on the Eurasian Economic Union of May 29, 2014, with respect to Armenia.

ArmInfo. Representatives of the mining industry and the government signed a memorandum establishing a joint platform for discussing mining issues. A group will be created that will professionally study the sector's challenges on a daily basis, examining them from both the industry's perspective and the government's. This was announced by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, speaking to participants of the 3rd international Mining Armenia Forum.

ArmInfo. The Armenian government's October 15 decision to recognize the state's preemptive right to nationalize 100% of the shares of Electric Networks of Armenia (ENA) CJSC is yet another violation of the decision of the emergency arbitrator appointed by the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce on July 22, 2025. This was stated in a statement released by Tashir Capital, the company of Strong Armenia bloc leader Samvel Karapetyan.

ArmInfo. The opening of the “Forest Biodiversity: An Immersive Experience” exhibition by the “My Forest Armenia” NGO took place in the Green Zone of COP17, with representatives of IDBank and Idram in attendance.

ArmInfo. Newly appointed Chairman of the Civil Aviation Committee of Armenia, Gevorg Torosyan, presented his priorities in his new position.

ArmInfo. The net profit of the Armenian banking system in January-September 2026 slowed in year-on-year growth from 15% to 9%, amounting to 334.4 billion drams or $921.8 million. This is evidenced by the Express Ranking of Armenian Banks as of September 30, 2026, prepared by ArmInfo Investment Company.

ArmInfo. At current gold prices, Lydian Armenia will annually contribute up to $130 million in taxes to the state budget. Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan announced this in a conversation with journalists, noting that the price of gold is trending upward.

ArmInfo. The Latvian Food and Veterinary Service reported the discovery of a pesticide banned in the EU in a 57.6 kg batch of green tea from Armenia.

ArmInfo. Following the signing of documents in the United States last August, significant opportunities have opened up for Armenia. Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of Armenia Asatur Vardanyan stated this during a briefing with journalists on October 16 on the sidelines of the international Mining Armenia Forum.

ArmInfo. The agenda of peace and unblocking communications could significantly change Armenia's economic geography. Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan stated this at the opening of the international Mining Armenia Forum.