• 29.06.2013
    After discussing questions of interest to manufacturers and businessmen, Prime Minister issues corresponding instructions

    After discussing questions of interest to manufacturers and businessmen, Prime Minister issues corresponding instructions

    Prime Minister Tigran Sargsyan received a delegation from Union of Manufacturers and Businessmen Armenian to discuss issues of topical interest. First, the government was proposed to establish a procedure for return of industrial oil excise to organizations. The Ministry of Economy was said to have drafted a corresponding government decree for consideration of competent authorities.
    • 13.04.2013
    Indian Ambassador to the UMBA

    Indian Ambassador to the UMBA

    UMBA President A. Ghazaryan and Vice-President H. Bakhshetsyan received Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of India to the Republic of Armenia Suresh Babu. During the conversation were discussed the possibilities of economic cooperation in the different areas of mutual interest. It can be achieved through the frequent contacts between the business communities of the two countries
    • 10.04.2013
    Armenian beer bottles to be produced on site

    Armenian beer bottles to be produced on site

    In 2012, Armenia’s capital city Yerevan Beer Company exported bottle production casts to Ukraine to manufacture beer barrels and to import them. These casts were exported under the “Temporary Exports” customs regulation, and for a one-year term. At present, Yerevan Beer has ordered similar casts and the aforesaid barrels are manufactured on site. But in
    • 09.04.2013
    Armenian brandy “conquers” Russian market once again

    Armenian brandy “conquers” Russian market once again

    In 2012, Armenian capital city’s Yerevan Brandy Factory (YBF) recorded a 25-percent growth in brandy production, and a 27-28-percent growth is expected for this year, Factory Executive Director Ara Grigoryan said during a press conference on Monday. The brandy sales reached 3.5 million liters in the year past, as compared to the 2.7 million liters
    • 25.03.2013
    EXPO BEAUTY 2013

    EXPO BEAUTY 2013

    On February 28, President of Union of manufacturers and businessmen Armenia A. Ghazaryan and the Rector of French University in Armenia Mr. Montuan signed a cooperation agreement. In a few days “Logos Expo Center” and UMBA o n March 22-24 organized «EXPO BEAUTY 2013» International 9th specialized exhibition. A group of students of French University
    • 07.03.2013
    Armenia made progress in tourism competitiveness report – PM

    Armenia made progress in tourism competitiveness report – PM

    The World Economic Forum on Wednesday issued its tourism competitiveness report, where Armenia is ranked 79th from among 140 countries, Premier Tigran Sargsyan stated during Thursday’s Cabinet meeting. In his words, Armenia improved its position by eleven points as compared to the previous year. Also, Armenia’s PM commissioned Economy Minister Tigran Davtyan to analyze this
    • 26.02.2013
    Winners' Club and SEUA Students Meeting with Armen Gevorgyan

    Winners' Club and SEUA Students Meeting with Armen Gevorgyan

    On February 25, the meeting with Armen Gevorgyan, Vice Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, Minister of Territorial Administration of the Republic of Armenia and members of the Winners’ Club of the Presidential Educational Award, as well as students of the microelectronic circuits specialization at State Engineering University of Armenia (SEUA) to took place
    • 19.02.2013
    “MIKA PROGRESSTEGH” engineering center presentation

    “MIKA PROGRESSTEGH” engineering center presentation

    On February 15, “ROSSOTRUDNICHESTVO”, representation of the Russian-Armenian cooperation Innovation Center, Union of Manufacturers and Businessmen (Employers) of Armenia and "MIKA PROGRESSTEGH" JSC Engineering Center initiated the presentation of Engineering Center. The Center provides engineering, consulting services for large and small machinery industry. The center has attracted companies in such programs as "Sukhoi civil aircrafts",
    • 13.02.2013
    Armenia to have export insurance company

    Armenia to have export insurance company

    An export financing insurance company needs to be established in Armenia. To this end, a working team comprising fifteen members will be set up at the Ministry of Economy. The members will receive a monthly salary of 500,000 drams (approx. $1,230), and they will be responsible for all the preparations toward founding this insurance company.
    • 05.02.2013
    Dollar shows signs of stabilizing in Armenia

    Dollar shows signs of stabilizing in Armenia

    February 05, 2013 | News.am Following a one-week fall, the exchange rate of the American national currency ultimately stabilized at the AMD 405-406/$1 range at Armenia’s financial market. But dollar trading was not conducted Tuesday at NASDAQ OMX Armenia stock exchange. Even though the asking price for the US national currency was AMD 405/$1, its