ArmInfo. One of the world's largest fast-food restaurant chains, the international brand Subway,  is considering entering the Armenian market. This was reported by the  press service of the Ministry of Economy, citing the results of a  meeting between Armenian Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan, Efe  Celik, Regional Director of the international brand Subway, and  Armenian investor Levon Hayrapetyan.

ArmInfo.Chairperson of the Tourism Committee of Armenia Lusine Gevorgyan visited Areni, where she met with Community Head Husik Sahakyan and Zarouhi Muradyan, Director of the Vine and Wine Foundation of Armenia, to  discuss the progress of the Areni Wine Cluster investment project and  upcoming initiatives.

ArmInfo.Moody’s Ratings has changed the outlook on IDBank’s long-term deposit ratings to positive from stable.

ArmInfo.According to data from the  Statistical Committee of the Republic of Armenia,  the consumer market in Armenia recorded an annual inflation rate of 4.5% in July 2026 compared to July 2025 (up from 3.4% a year earlier),  driven primarily by rising food prices.

ArmInfo.The reduction of trade turnover between Russia and Armenia by two-thirds  compared to last year is a "success" of this incompetent government, as stated by businessman Samvel Karapetyan, leader of the "Strong Armenia" bloc, to journalists on August 6 before a regular meeting, in response to a  statement by Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk.

ArmInfo. Agricultural risk insurance is gaining momentum in Armenia, finally picking up in 2026 after two years of inactivity.

ArmInfo.  On August 6, another transit shipment was made from Russia to Armenia via Azerbaijan.

ArmInfo.  Armenia's insurance sector increased its net profit in the first half of 2026 by 71.4%  year-on-year (versus a 2.1-fold increase a year ago), reaching AMD  3.3 billion ($9.1 million). Moreover, this high double-digit growth  rate, despite some slowdown, is the result of tariff increases  introduced a year ago, which boosted premium and claim growth. While  collections have significantly weakened, payments have accelerated.  This is evidenced by the Financial Rating of Armenian Insurance  Companies as of June 30, 2026, prepared by ArmInfo Investment Company  based on published financial reports and additional data requested  from insurance companies.

ArmInfo. Armenia will launch a hotel classification system assigning categories ("stars"). This was  announced by Lusine Gevorgyan, head of the Tourism Committee of  Armenia.

ArmInfo.  Trade turnover between Russia and Armenia has decreased by two-thirds this year.  This was reported to journalists by Deputy Prime Minister Alexei  Overchuk on August 6, responding to a question from RIA Novosti.

ArmInfo. Electric Networks of Armenia CJSC will be transferred to trust management. RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced this at a government meeting on August 6.

ArmInfo. A company created specifically for this purpose, "Gaming Analysis and Monitoring System," founded by the Maltese company "Random Systems International LLC," will regulate gambling activities.

ArmInfo.  AMD 19.6bln will be allocated for the continuation of the road construction program in Armenia. The decision was made at a government meeting on August 6.

ArmInfo.IDBank has expanded its card portfolio with the new Mastercard World card, created for those who value convenience not only in their everyday purchases but also while traveling.

ArmInfo.Converse Bank is expanding its cooperation with Visa, a world leader in digital payments, by announcing the launch of a new phase of partnership focused on enhancing the customer experience and advancing customer loyalty solutions.    This phase of the partnership is particularly significant at the current stage of the Bank's strategic development, as the Bank continues to enhance its C360 ecosystem and the Converse Mobile application, delivering a more personalized and valuable experience for customers.     As the partnership enters a new phase, Converse Bank will gain access to Visa’s advanced technological solutions and global expertise, enabling the Bank to further enhance the capabilities of the C360 ecosystem, develop loyalty tools, and provide customers with value-added solutions while expanding access to innovative services tailored to their evolving needs.  Since the partnership began in 2002, Converse Bank and Visa have collaborated across a broad range of initiatives, from payment card products and international payment services to technology innovation, global expertise, and advisory support.   The new phase of the partnership highlights expanded opportunities to leverage emerging technologies, reflecting the evolution of banking beyond traditional financial services. Through access to Visa's technology solutions and expertise, the Bank aims to further strengthen its digital capabilities and deliver innovative, customer-centric experiences.

ArmInfo.In Armenia, economic activity growth accelerated to 7.9% annually in the first half of 2026 (up from 6.3% in the same period of 2025). urthermore,  the industrial sector managed to recover from a downturn into  double-digit growth, re-establishing itself as one of the key drivers  of economic growth.

ArmInfo.  At its meeting on August 5, the Public Services Regulatory Commission (PSRC) of the Republic of Armenia extended the thermal power generation license of  Hrazdan-5 CJSC, issued to Gazprom Armenia CJSC.

ArmInfo.  The Armenian government will obtain two new large loans totaling over $320 million to finance the country's 2026 state budget deficit. Approving these  loan agreements is included in the agenda of the Cabinet meeting to  be held on August 6.

ArmInfo. A regular meeting of the North-South Project Steering Council was held under the chairmanship of RA Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Khachatryan.

ArmInfo.Taxing dividends of commercial bank shareholders carries distinct risks, as banks established in Armenia may consider re-registering their  organizations abroad. Daniel Azatyan, Chairman of the Union of Banks  of Armenia, expressed this opinion at a press conference on August 4.