FemInno creating a space in Armenia for innovative female talent and leadership
The FemInno Conference returned to Yerevan with a fresh perspective, following the success of its first two satellite conferences in San Francisco, and Sydney. The conference addressed key issues in...
View ArticleBusiness booming for Armenia’s re-exporters: THIS WEEK IN BUSINESS
Two firms that import and export electronics and consumer goods emerged among Armenia’s biggest companies in terms of tax obligations, in the latest sign that the country’s vibrant re-export trade...
View ArticleTackling AI bias and ethical dangers
Join CivilNet for an instructive conversation with Sabrina Palme, CEO and co-founder of Palqee Technologies, as she discusses the importance of data governance, AI ethics and the challenges of...
View ArticleArmenia’s foreign trade approaching $18.5B: THIS WEEK IN BUSINESS
Armenia’s foreign trade in the first half of the year more than doubled to approach $18.5 billion, fueled largely by booming business with Russia and the United Arab Emirates. Armenia’s top exports...
View ArticleEntrepreneurs fume over Armenian government’s latest tax proposal: THIS WEEK...
The government will set up a free economic zone around a new ski resort in Armenia’s western Aragatsotn region, which will provide generous tax breaks to businesses registered there. Authorities say...
View ArticleArmenia finalizes dissolution of scandal-ridden investment fund: THIS WEEK IN...
Armenia’s Central Bank approved the sale of HSBC’s local subsidiary to the country’s biggest bank, putting an end to the financial giant’s nearly 30-year presence in Armenia. The Armenian government...
View ArticleArmenia’s national electric utility deflects blame for power outages: THIS...
The owner of Armenia’s largest textile company was detained this week alongside a number of government officials as part of a corruption probe, Radio Azatutyun reported. The chair of Armenia’s...
View ArticleDeveloping a culture of philanthropy with IMAST
In Armenia, there is a need to increase trust in philanthropy and in organizations engaged in such activities. To achieve this, the IMAST project, which translates to “meaning,” is helping bring...
View Article‘Sky’s the limit’ on Armenia’s wine renaissance
Stepan Baghdassarian, founder and CEO of WinesofArmenia.com, sits down with CivilNet’s Mark Dovich to talk about the challenges and opportunities he has as one of the biggest importers of Armenian...
View ArticleArmenia walks back controversial tax proposal after business leaders protest:...
Armenia’s Central Bank cut interest rates by 25 basis points to 7.5%, as inflation in the country continues to remain well below target levels and the economy continues to grow. Lawmakers will abandon...
View ArticleArmenia welcomes Google delegation on first-of-its-kind visit: THIS WEEK IN...
A delegation from Google visited Armenia for first-of-their-kind talks with the country’s high-tech industry minister to review potential business opportunities. Prosecutors have still not charged...
View ArticleGazprom to sell Armenian hotel, CivilNet investigation finds: THIS WEEK IN...
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s cabinet put forward a budget proposal for next year that envisages Armenia’s economy to expand by 5.6%. The government plans total revenues to approach $7.5 billion,...
View ArticleWhat can Armenia expect from hosting the world’s largest tech conference?
Hayk Karapetyan, executive director of the organizing committee for this year’s World Conference on Innovation and Technology, joins CivilNet’s Mark Dovich to talk about what Armenia can get from...
View ArticleAI, Armenia, and the future of work
In this conversation, American-Armenian tech innovator David Yang, founder of ABBYY and newo.ai, shares his compelling vision for Armenia’s future as a global high-tech hub.The discussion delves into...
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Massive fish farming threatens Armenia’s Ararat Valley water system
Landlocked Armenia has become a significant fish producer, generating over 25,000 tons annually—rivaling exports from its coastal neighbor Georgia. Nearly half of this production heads to...
View ArticleArmenia lowers growth forecast for 2025 amid cooling Russian inflows: THIS...
An attempt by Armenia to secure financing for the country’s long-stalled Amulsar gold mine project from the Russian-led Eurasian Development Bank has failed, Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan confirmed...
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Armenian-founded ServiceTitan has explosive opening on Nasdaq
By Paul Vartan Sookiasian ServiceTitan, the Armenian-founded cloud-based tradesperson software company had an explosive initial public offering on the Nasdaq Thursday, soaring 42% from the opening...
View ArticleArmenia’s Team Group expands to EU with Ireland acquisition: THIS WEEK IN...
ServiceTitan made its debut on the Nasdaq, making history as the first Armenian-founded IT company to go public on a major U.S. stock exchange and pushing the firm’s market capitalization to nearly $9...
View ArticleShe’s Next Empowered by Visa Successfully Concludes Second Wave with Online...
SPONSORED CONTENT Visa, the global leader in digital payments, has successfully concluded the second phase of She’s Next Empowered by Visa initiative. The program features online masterclasses for...
View ArticleArmenia rakes in $85M on Zangezur mine stake: THIS WEEK IN BUSINESS
The Armenian government has so far made nearly $85 million from its minority stake in the Zangezur Copper-Molybdenum Combine, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan revealed. The government is considering...
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