The universal cashback system developed in Armenia for cashless payments is planned to launch on January 1, 2026, Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan announced during a parliamentary discussion of the 2026 draft state budget.
The Armenian authorities are considering introducing a universal cashback system for citizens on cashless payments, announced Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.
All 17 commercial banks operating in Armenia from January to September 2025 were listed among the 1,000 largest taxpayers for the period, having contributed 131.2 billion drams to the state budget. This information is based on data released by the State Revenue Committee of Armenia.
Unibank continues to promote a healthy lifestyle and support the development of sports in Armenia. Under the bank’s sponsorship, an open rock climbing championship was held in Armenia, featuring top athletes from various age categories.
The loan portfolio of Armenia's banking system increased by 29.89% in the third quarter of 2025 compared to the same quarter of 2024, reaching AMD 7.16 trillion.
The combined loan portfolio of 17 Armenia-based commercial banks upped by 6.11% in Q2 2025 compared to Q1 2025, amounting to AMD 6.82 trillion, according to a ranking compiled by the ARKA news agency.
Moody's Ratings has upgraded Converse Bank CJSC's long-term local and foreign currency bank deposit ratings to Ba3 from B1, aligning the Bank’s rating with Armenia’s sovereign rating.
The universal cashback system developed in Armenia for cashless payments is planned to launch on January 1, 2026, Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan announced during a parliamentary discussion of the 2026 draft state budget.
Given the projected exchange rate of the Armenian dram, the public debt-to-GDP ratio will stabilize in the 50-60% range in the medium term, stated Armenian Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan.
The Armenian authorities are considering introducing a universal cashback system for citizens on cashless payments, announced Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.
With the support of Acba Bank, the sole greenhouse farm in the area is being developed in the village of Nor Yedesia, located in the Aragatsotn region with all technological operations managed by artificial intelligence, reported the bank's press service.
Interest in investing in Armenia has grown significantly in recent years, and along with it, so has the need for accessible tools that allow one to take their first steps in the financial market.
ARKA news agency spoke with Freedom Broker Armenia Director Ovak Ovakimian about the transformation of investment thinking, company strategy and trust as an economic value.
The universal cashback system developed in Armenia for cashless payments is planned to launch on January 1, 2026, Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan announced during a parliamentary discussion of the 2026 draft state budget.
The Armenian authorities are considering introducing a universal cashback system for citizens on cashless payments, announced Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.
All 17 commercial banks operating in Armenia from January to September 2025 were listed among the 1,000 largest taxpayers for the period, having contributed 131.2 billion drams to the state budget. This information is based on data released by the State Revenue Committee of Armenia.
Unibank continues to promote a healthy lifestyle and support the development of sports in Armenia. Under the bank’s sponsorship, an open rock climbing championship was held in Armenia, featuring top athletes from various age categories.
The loan portfolio of Armenia's banking system increased by 29.89% in the third quarter of 2025 compared to the same quarter of 2024, reaching AMD 7.16 trillion.
The combined loan portfolio of 17 Armenia-based commercial banks upped by 6.11% in Q2 2025 compared to Q1 2025, amounting to AMD 6.82 trillion, according to a ranking compiled by the ARKA news agency.
Moody's Ratings has upgraded Converse Bank CJSC's long-term local and foreign currency bank deposit ratings to Ba3 from B1, aligning the Bank’s rating with Armenia’s sovereign rating.
The universal cashback system developed in Armenia for cashless payments is planned to launch on January 1, 2026, Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan announced during a parliamentary discussion of the 2026 draft state budget.
Given the projected exchange rate of the Armenian dram, the public debt-to-GDP ratio will stabilize in the 50-60% range in the medium term, stated Armenian Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan.
The Armenian authorities are considering introducing a universal cashback system for citizens on cashless payments, announced Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.
With the support of Acba Bank, the sole greenhouse farm in the area is being developed in the village of Nor Yedesia, located in the Aragatsotn region with all technological operations managed by artificial intelligence, reported the bank's press service.
Interest in investing in Armenia has grown significantly in recent years, and along with it, so has the need for accessible tools that allow one to take their first steps in the financial market.
ARKA news agency spoke with Freedom Broker Armenia Director Ovak Ovakimian about the transformation of investment thinking, company strategy and trust as an economic value.
The universal cashback system developed in Armenia for cashless payments is planned to launch on January 1, 2026, Finance Minister Vahe Hovhannisyan announced during a parliamentary discussion of the 2026 draft state budget.
The Armenian authorities are considering introducing a universal cashback system for citizens on cashless payments, announced Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.
All 17 commercial banks operating in Armenia from January to September 2025 were listed among the 1,000 largest taxpayers for the period, having contributed 131.2 billion drams to the state budget. This information is based on data released by the State Revenue Committee of Armenia.
Unibank continues to promote a healthy lifestyle and support the development of sports in Armenia. Under the bank’s sponsorship, an open rock climbing championship was held in Armenia, featuring top athletes from various age categories.
The National Assembly of Armenia has elected Armen Ktoyan to the Central Bank of Armenia Board. His nomination was put forward by the parliamentary standing committee responsible for financial, credit, and budgetary matters.
According to the Armenian government's estimates, approximately 30% of medical services will be included in the insurance package under the mandatory health insurance system, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced at a briefing.
The Committee on Financial, Credit, and Budgetary Affairs of the National Assembly of Armenia approved the draft law "On Amendments to the Law on Public Debt" in its first reading.
The average market exchange rate for the US dollar to the Armenian dram on October 10, 2025, rose by 0.13 points compared to October 9, reaching 382.68 drams.
In its weekly macroeconomic review, the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) has maintained its forecast for consumer price growth in Armenia, indicating that it will remain within the target range set by the Central Bank for this year.
Armenia Stock Exchange (AMX) has summarized the trading activity for September 2025. The month showed a dynamic trading environment, highlighting growing investor confidence and market activity.
With the backing of VTB (Armenia), a concert featuring Maestro Valery Gergiev and the Mariinsky Theater Symphony Orchestra took place at the Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall.
Effective January 1, 2026, the cashback rate for pensioners and benefit recipients on cashless transactions for purchases and housing and utility services will rise to 20%, up from the current 12%, as announced by Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Arsen Torosyan.
