ArmInfo. More than half of the construction work on the 32-kilometer Kajaran-Agarak section of the North-South Transport Corridor has been completed. Armenian Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure David Khudatyan announced this on his Facebook page.

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. Russian Ambassador to Armenia Sergey Kopyrkin inspected the operations of the Yeremyan Projects agro-industrial complex in the Lori region, built with financial support from the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB). This was reported by the press service of the Russian Embassy in Armenia.

ArmInfo.  The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has improved its forecast for Armenia's GDP growth in 2026 from the previous 5.3% to an updated 5.5% (against actual growth of 7.1% in 2025), now expecting growth rates to remain at 5.5% in 2027 (against the previously predicted acceleration to the same level). This is noted in the IMF's October report "World Economic Outlook. Resilience in a Tense Situation, Urgent Decisions."

ArmInfo. The Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of Armenia, David Khudatyan, met with the Ambassador of Qatar to the Republic, Mansoor Abdulla Saad Al-Sulaiti, to discuss prospects for expanding cooperation between the two countries in the fields of transport and aviation.

ArmInfo. The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) has received three awards from the Association of Development Institutions in Asia and the Pacific (ADFIAP) for projects implemented in Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. The awards ceremony was held during the 49th ADFIAP Annual Meeting in Colombo.

ArmInfo.  The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) has presented a new analytical report, «The Architecture of Industrial Transformation of Developing Economies,» analyzing how developing countries can move into the high-income category and establish themselves sustainably in this group.

ArmInfo. The global economy remains resilient despite the impact of the energy shock. In the United States, domestic demand and investment remain strong; in the eurozone, signs of stabilization have emerged after a weak start to the year; and China is maintaining high growth rates through exports and the development of high-tech industries. This is stated in the new issue of the Macroeconomic Review prepared by the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB).

ArmInfo. Economic activity growth indicators in Armenia remained high in the first half of 2026 amid strong domestic demand. According to Bank analysts, the country's economic growth will reach 6.0% by the end of 2026, amid strong consumer and investment activity. This is stated in the new Macroeconomic Review prepared by the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB).

ArmInfo.  According to forecasts from the Eurasian Development Bank, Armenia's GDP will grow  by 6% in 2026. This is stated in the Bank's weekly macroeconomic  review.

ArmInfo. On August 21, RA Minister of Health Anahit Avanesyan met with employers to discuss procedures for integrating employees earning under 200,000 drams into the  universal health insurance system.

ArmInfo. Leading Chinese rating agency China Chengxin International Credit Rating Co, Ltd (CCXI) upgraded issuer credit rating of Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) in global scale to Ag from A-g and affirmed the highest AAA rating in national scale, with a stable outlook.

ArmInfo. The Central Bank, remaining committed to the principles of transparency and accountability, continues the process of public discussion of regulatory acts necessary for the implementation of the Law . This is stated in the message from the country's Main Bank.

ArmInfo. Recent reports circulating in Armenian and Russian media regarding a sharp surge in demand for Yerevan apartments by Russian citizens—allegedly driving up rental prices—are speculative and inaccurate, according to real  estate expert Rustam Grigoryan.

ArmInfo. Customer Appreciation Day, one of IDBank’s valued traditions, recently took place at the Vanadzor branch. The Bank always aims to be close to its customers, delighting them with pleasant surprises and bringing positive emotions to their day.

ArmInfo. A meeting chaired by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan discussed the possibility of introducing a mechanism for donating to public organizations, media outlets, and political parties through the universal income  declaration system.

ArmInfo.  The Eurasian Development Bank will support the Zangezur Copper and Molybdenum Combine's production capacity expansion program.

ArmInfo. On June 29, a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan was held to discuss the prospects for developing green hydrogen production in Armenia.

ArmInfo. AraratBank continues to expand access to competitive financing for SMEs by adopting international standards and advanced technologies, reinforcing its role in supporting sustainable economic growth in Armenia.

ArmInfo.  Armenia is working closely with the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) to  develop a unified digital platform designed to simplify the  participation of companies in public procurement markets across the  Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), as stated by Armenian Deputy Minister  of Finance Avag Avanesyan in an interview with Armenian journalists.